College of Community Health Sciences

The Shelton State nursing students and Louanne Friend

CCHS Provides Learning Opportunities to Shelton State Nursing Students

Shelton State nursing students are learning about outpatient care at UMC and the Student Health Center.

The group of Rural Medical Scholars

UA Rural Medical Scholars Program Adds 7 Students

The program welcomed seven rural Alabama students who want to become physicians and practice in rural communities. 

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.