College of Community Health Sciences

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. 

A group photo of the Rural Medical Scholars

11 Alabamians Chosen for Nationally Recognized Rural Medical Program

UA’s Rural Health Scholars Program recently accepted 11 students from around the state studying to become physicians with plans to practice in rural Alabama communities.

A nursing student giving a staff member the flu shot

Free Flu Shots Available on Campus This Fall

Faculty, staff and students can help protect themselves this flu season with free flu shots on campus Sept. 8 through mid-November.

A nurse taking a patient's temperature with an oral thermometer.

UMC Opens Livingston Location

University Medical Center opened a clinic in Livingston July 25 that will provide primary health care services to the Sumter County community.