October 18 is National Medical Assistants Day, which highlights the important work that certified medical assistants (CMAs) do in clinics and hospitals nationwide. Join UAB Medicine in recognizing the excellence of our own CMA staff and their crucial role in our mission to deliver the highest quality, most compassionate care possible. CMAs are key partners […]
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October 4, 2023
Managing eczema: what you need to know
There are many types of eczema, and each may have causes and triggers related to genetic conditions, stress, and other factors. People with eczema usually have an immune system that produces inflammation after contact with certain materials or due to environmental factors, leading to dry and itchy patches of skin.
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September 29, 2023
2023 APP Champion Award winners
The Advanced Practice Provider Executive Council (APPEC), in collaboration with the APP Central Office, presented the first APP Champion Awards this week. This new award recognizes exceptional UAB Medicine APPs who exemplify our Core Values and drive excellence across the organization.
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September 19, 2023
2023 UAB Medicine Excellence Awards
UAB Medicine congratulates the 2023 recipients of the UAB Medicine Excellence Award, which is the highest honor available for staff. UAB Medicine has a rich history of recognizing excellence. Employees were considered for this award based upon skill set, knowledge, performance, leadership, teamwork, and demonstration of our Core Values. Congratulations to our 2023 winners! Click […]
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Given the national shortage of nurses, one way a health system can build stability in its workforce is by fostering career growth among current staff. The UAB Medicine/Wallace State Community College (UAB/WSCC) Nursing Workforce Initiative (NWI) creates a pathway for full-time UAB Medicine employees to advance their career by earning a licensed practical nurse (LPN) […]
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September 14, 2023
Tips for Safer Infant Sleep
Every year in the United States, 3,500 infants between the ages of one month and one year die tragically – while sleeping – from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). These deaths are occurring in Black babies at twice the rate of white babies, and Alabama has one of the highest infant death rates in the country.
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September 12, 2023
Endocrine surgery: What you need to know
Patients diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition may require a surgical procedure to help their condition. Endocrine surgeons treat diseases related to the endocrine system by removing all or part of the affected gland. Surgery options include both minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures alongside open surgeries.
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August 30, 2023
Breathe better: tips for managing seasonal asthma
With kids back in school and cooler temperatures on the way, the fall season also brings pollen and viruses that can cause respiratory problems for even the healthiest people. Those with seasonal asthma may face more serious complications, so experts say it’s important to watch for triggers, take precautions, and make sure your condition is under control.
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August 29, 2023
UAB nurse Dale Davis ends retirement to return to the bedside
Dale Davis, RN, BSN, is having a full-circle moment.
He retired in July 2023 after 29 years at UAB Medicine, but after just one week, Davis returned to work where his UAB career first began: in the UAB Emergency Department as a nurse.
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August 29, 2023
2023 PCOS Adolescent Awareness Day
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Bradley Lecture Center, located at Children's of Alabama
1600 5th Ave South Birmingham, AL 35233
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Susan Jennings, chief financial officer of the UAB Health System, has been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know, 2023.” On this list, she is among just 181 recognized female CFOs in the country.
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UAB Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion introduced the Minority Mentoring Circle (MMC) program in 2022 to develop diverse talent from within and address future workforce challenges. The 2023 cohort of 31 participants recently was selected from among 103 applicants representing the many backgrounds and aspirations of UAB Medicine employees. The MMC nurtures those […]
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