The front exterior of University Medical Center

UMC expands services over summer

University Medical Center recently expanded services to improve the quality of healthcare provided for the UA and West Alabama communities.

The group of Rural Health Scholars

UA gives high school students look at rural healthcare careers

High school students from rural Alabama explored healthcare careers that can make a meaningful difference in their communities.

The group of Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

Summer program reaches 5-year milestone in preparing future physicians

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is preparing future rural physicians through clinical experiences, skills training and mentorship.

The group of Rural Medical Scholars, Rural Dental Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars

Future Rural Medicine Physicians, Dentists Begin Education at UA

CCHS recently welcomed 11 students to the Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Rural Dental Scholars Program

UA Offers Free Flu Shots for Students, Employees

UA Offers Free Flu Shots for Students, Employees

UA is helping its campus community stay healthy this fall with free flu shots for students, faculty and staff.

The 2025 Rural Health Scholars

Rural Alabama Students Explore Health Care Careers at UA

Alabama high school students learned about health care needs in rural communities.

This years group of the Tuscaloosa Rural Pre Medical Interns

UA CCHS Welcomes Fourth Class of Rural Pre-Medical Students

The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is a summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.

The Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival poster

UA Showcases Young African Filmmakers at Festival

The Africana Film Festival will feature films from Africa and the African Diaspora followed by a panel discussion.

The new class of Rural Health Scholars

UA Rural Medical Programs Welcome 18 Students

The Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who want to become primary care physicians and dentists in the state’s rural communities.

A student receiving her flu shot

Free Flu Shots Available Starting in September

UA will offer free flu shots to students and employees starting Sept. 3.