College of Community Health Sciences

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Spring 2024 

Many UA faculty and staff earned awards, published papers and garnered other noteworthy achievements this spring.

The University of Alabama Student Center.

Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival Returns Feb. 10

The Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held Feb. 10 at The University of Alabama Student Center.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

Families Sought for Study on Child Brain Development

Part of national project, UA research hope participating families can help understand brain development.

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.