UMC Hosts Annual Brussels Sprout Challenge at Heart Walk
The University Medical Center will host its fourth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge during the American Heart Association West Alabama Heart Walk March 3.
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US-Licensed Yellow Fever Vaccine Temporarily Unavailable at UMC
Due to production delays by the manufacturer, University Medical Center’s Travel Health Services Clinic is currently out of the U.S.-licensed yellow fever vaccine FY-VAX.
UA Colleges Co-Sponsor Festival Spotlighting African Films
The sixth annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival, co-sponsored by two University of Alabama colleges, will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa.
Partnership Brings Health Profession Training to Rural Students
The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences announced today a new partnership between the CCHS and Alabama Statewide Area Health Education Centers to extend educational and training opportunities to high school students in rural areas of Alabama.
UA, Tuscaloosa Fire, Rescue Partner to Expand Services
Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service partnered with The University of Alabama’s University Medical Center to develop ACTION, a program that responds to the less critical needs of the community and reduces costly hospital emergency room transports and care.
UA’s Medical Practice Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home
University Medical Center was nationally certified in December as a Patient-Centered Medical Home in recognition of its commitment to patients while improving quality and lowering health care costs.
HES Major Uses Tragedy to Power Career Ambitions
Kaitlyn Jacoby, who will earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education Dec. 16 at Coleman Coliseum, was orphaned at the age of 16 after both her mother and father died of cancer.
UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises Dec. 16
The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.
Mental Illness Hits Closer to Home Than You Might Think
Access to mental health care and being able to afford care are the two biggest challenges people face, says one University of Alabama psychologist.
UA’s CCHS Hosts 2017 United Way Campaign Kickoff
The University of Alabama held its 2017 United Way Campaign Kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the University Medical Center. The event brought together University and United Way officials to share the plan for another successful campaign.