College of Community Health Sciences

A flu shot event being held on the Quad last year

Free Flu Shots Available Around Campus

This fall UA students and employees can receive free flu shots at numerous events across campus.

The front sign and exterior of University Medical Center in Livingston

UMC-Livingston to Serve UWA Students, Employees

UMC-Livingston is the new medical home for University of West Alabama students and employees.

Two students practicing yoga as part of the program

UA Research Aims to Improve Children’s Social-Emotional Skills 

The effective prevention program teaches yoga, meditation and more to help children learn to self regulate.

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster speaking at a podium at the award ceremony

CCHS Professor Receives Lahoma Adams Buford Peace Award

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster was recognized for her research and advocacy work throughout Alabama.

The 2023 class of Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship students

UA Welcomes Rural Pre-Medical Students for Training

College students in pre-medical studies will learn about the unique health needs and practices in rural Alabama.

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

‘All My Life I’ve Only Been a Student of Anthropology’

Recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. William Dressler discusses his career.

Denny Chimes with a tree partially covering the chimes.

Emeritus Professor Elected To National Academy of Sciences

Dr. William Dressler, professor emeritus, was recently elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

A doctor sitting next to a patient on a bed

UA CCHS Expands Health Care Across Alabama for 50 Years

The UA College of Community Health Sciences is celebrating 50 years of expanding health care in rural areas of Alabama.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

New MRI Research Facility at UA Ready for Transformative Research

The next breakthrough in human development and health research could come from The University of Alabama.