Infants Center (WIC), we asked some women who delivered babies or received care at the WIC to share their experiences. UAB Medicine physical therapist Robin Riddle answers a few questions about her delivery and the care and compassion she received before and after.
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March 31, 2020
Endometriosis is the No. 1 Cause of Female Infertility
Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus.
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March 31, 2020
Occupational Therapy Helps Patients Get Back to Daily Life
For people who suffer a serious injury or medical condition that reduces their mobility, strength, or physical or mental ability, the first goal of treatment is surviving the early stages. A full recovery, however, goes beyond survival and toward regaining everyday physical function. Occupational therapy (OT) is the rehabilitation process that helps patients get back the basic abilities that were affected.
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March 25, 2020
Department Spotlight: UAB Medicine Emergency Management
Health care facilities play a key role in the preparedness and response efforts when emergencies arise. Natural or manmade disasters and epidemic or pandemic outbreaks require immediate responses from trusted health care facilities in the community.
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March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Testing
Patients or other community members experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can call 205-975-1881 for screening. If they meet the screening criteria, they will be provided an appointment time at the drive-through testing site. An appointment is required to be tested. Click here to learn more about the testing process and directions to the drive-through test site.
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March 13, 2020
DAISY Winner – Natalja Deineko, RN
Congratulations to this month’s winner, Natalja Deineko, RN! Natalja is part of the House Calls Program at UAB Hospital-Highlands. She goes above and beyond for the patients every single day.
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March 13, 2020
Certified Nurses Day Honors Those with Advanced Credentials
Depending on what color scrubs you wear, you may already know that Thursday, March 19 is Certified Nurses Day. This annual observance celebrates nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through earning and maintaining advanced credentials in their specialty.
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March 9, 2020
8 Tips for Maintaining Eye Health as You Age
The future is worth seeing! Check out these 8 tips for maintaining your eye health as you age.
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Colorectal cancer has a high cure rate – especially when caught early – yet it remains the third deadliest cancer for men and women in the United States. It doesn’t help that many people avoid getting a colonoscopy, which is by far the best way to find colorectal cancer early or prevent it altogether.
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March 5, 2020
Organ Donation Continues Despite Coronavirus Crisis
Because of the need for social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Legacy of Hope (LoH, formerly the Alabama Organ Center) has cancelled in-person events for National Donate Life Month, an observance established by Donate Life America to raise awareness about the need for organ donation. That’s the bad news. The good news is that, even in this time of crisis, organ donation continues due to the generosity of donors, their families, and the frontline staff who support the LoH mission.
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March 2, 2020
IBS vs. IBD
IBS and IBD are medical conditions that can affect the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Both disorders can cause pain in the abdomen and changes in bowel movements, but there are important differences. In observance of IBS Awareness Month in April, the main differences are described below.
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March 2, 2020
Slumber by the Numbers: 7 Signs of Poor Sleep
Most people have trouble sleeping from time to time, but it can cause serious health problems when it happens almost every night.
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