Tradition Set: First Bama Blitz Raises $1.8 Million
University of Alabama officials have announced that the inaugural Bama Blitz raised more than $1.8 million in gifts from 1,810 supporters.
College of Community Health Sciences
Event Spotlights Student Research, Creativity
New Guidelines Lower Hypertension Threshold, Author to Speak at UA
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recently announced new clinical guidelines for blood pressure management that lower the threshold for hypertension, resulting in nearly half of the U.S. adult population having high blood pressure.
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.
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.