In 2024, more than 6,400 employees activated their My Health Rewards account — 1,200 more activations than in 2023. Of those, 3,935 participants logged enough healthy behaviors last year to receive a payout of $50 or more. That trend has continued since the 2025 program launched earlier this year.

UAB leadership continues to work diligently with government relations professionals and meets regularly to monitor, assess and address rapidly evolving developments related to recent executive orders and guidance. Researchers with specific operational questions about their proposals, projects, or funding because of the executive orders or communications from federal agencies should reach out to the appropriate UAB officials listed in this story.

There are several important things to keep in mind about political speech and activity as a member of a community at a public university and academic medical center. 

Are you 60 years or older and interested in participating in research? Join our study! The PAVE Study at the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine will examine physical activity levels and heart disease risk in urban and rural older adults. For more information, contact the study PI Michael Hankes at (205) 934-6721 or at mhankes@uab.edu. Participants will be compensated up to $150 for participation.

Previous survey responses led to enhancements in performance management across UAB.

Snow days, winter sun, blood drives — look back at some of last month's memorable campus images captured by UAB's official photographers. 

Surveys are an important tool to determine actions for improvement. This year, the UAB community will have several opportunities to provide feedback. Please complete all surveys that apply to your workgroup.

This clinical trial is studying an investigational drug for people with obesity/overweight and weight-related conditions. We’re searching for adult men aged 18+ years, with a BMI of 27+ and who are keen to take part in clinical research. For more information, contact Mary Lawson at 205-975-8217 or mcr90@uab.edu.

We are conducting a research study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to adapt a virtual Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia program for individuals with Down syndrome. This study aims to improve sleep and overall quality of life.

What’s Involved?
8 weekly intervention sessions (1 hour via Zoom)
Wearing a Fitbit to track sleep patterns (Fitbit provided)
Completing online sleep and quality of life surveys
Participating in a focus group at the end of the study

Who Can Participate?
Individuals aged 12 to 30 years old with a diagnosis of Down syndrome who experience sleep difficulties.

Compensation
Participants and caregivers can earn up to $400 for completing assessments and an additional $100 for participating in the focus group.

Flyer available here: https://uab.box.com/s/gxhs7htrb0270yrmgdv1hd4vubj1jhal
To sign up to study, complete this brief screening survey: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HFdXpNJ96TEEDA?Q_CHL=qr

If you or someone you know may be interested reach out to Dr. Caroline G. Richter at carolinerichter@uab.edu or (205) 934-9897.

Following an analysis of results from a campuswide survey and stakeholder interviews, seven working groups have been created to address strategic priorities identified in the responses. Faculty and staff can apply to join a group. Learn more here. Also, RSVP for a town hall on the SUCCESS Initiative at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Alumni House.