College of Community Health Sciences

A healthcare worker administers a nasal test for COVID-19.

UA Testing Program Keeps Health and Safety Paramount

As the fall semester continues, the testing plan at The University of Alabama is helping keep campus open and students, faculty and staff safe.

Five students with masks.

Expert Tips on Staying Cool While Wearing Masks

Taking the masks off is not an option, but there are ways to stay cool while wearing one.

Exterior of the University Medical Center.

UMC Resumes Evening Hours for Urgent Appointments, Walk-Ins

UMC in Tuscaloosa has resumed evening hours for in-person scheduled appointments and walk-in care. 

Dr. Richard Friend talking during the COVID Conversations video

COVID Conversations with Dr. Richard Friend

Dr. Richard Friend joins COVID Conversations to discuss health and safety guidelines for students, faculty and staff as the fall semester approaches. 

A woman holding a cell phone

New Hotline Provides COVID-19 Information to UA Community

Members of the campus community can call 348-CV19 to get answers to frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 and UA’s plan and protocols.

Front of fire truck

UMC Offers Free Mental Health Services to Health and Safety Workers

In an effort to assist those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC is offering free mental health services to first responders and health care providers.

The University Medical Center Mobile Outreach Unit

UA Helping Provide Coronavirus Screenings in Livingston

UMC and the Office for Research and Economic Development are collaborating with Alabama Power and Livingston Mayor Tom Tartt to provide coronavirus screenings in Livingston.

Woman receiving Telehealth services

UMC Utilizes Technology to Reach Patients, Community

To be more accessible to patients, UMC transitioned to evening telemedicine hours and will host weekly virtual town halls starting April 10.

Face shields lay in a row on a table.

UA Helping Fabricate Protection for Health Care Workers

The University of Alabama community has come together to help provide 3D printed personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers locally and in the region.

Healthy Eating, Exercise Goal of Brussels Sprout Challenge

Healthy Eating, Exercise Goal of Brussels Sprout Challenge

Challenging people to eat healthy and exercise is the goal of the sixth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge.