College of Community Health Sciences

A physician examines a young patient.

UA Creates Pediatric Fellowship for Family Medicine Physicians

The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences has created an innovative fellowship program to provide comprehensive instruction for family medicine physicians seeking additional skills in pediatric care.

University students prepare for the start of commencement

UA to Hold 2019 Summer Commencement Exercise Aug. 3

The University of Alabama will hold its summer commencement exercise Saturday, Aug. 3, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

UMC-Northport Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home

UMC-Northport Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home

University Medical Center-Northport was recently nationally certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home in recognition of its commitment to place patients at the center of care and to advance quality in the health care it provides.

‘More Than Just a Space’

‘More Than Just a Space’

On Thursday, PRCA-UA, along with 13 other student groups, gathered for the unveiling of their new home, which will help them expand their community service work.

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

UA Launches New Student Community Engagement Center

Community and university engagement at The University of Alabama received a boost today with the unveiling of the UA Student Community Engagement Center.

UMC Hosts Fifth Annual Brussels Sprout Challenge at Heart Walk

UMC Hosts Fifth Annual Brussels Sprout Challenge at Heart Walk

The fifth annual Brussels Sprout Challenge, hosted by University Medical Center as part of the American Heart Association’s West Alabama Heart Walk, will be held Saturday, March 2.

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

African Films, Oscar-Nominated Local Documentary Highlight Festival

The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences will co-sponsor the 7th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival Feb. 16 at Central High School. 

UA to Hold 2018 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

UA to Hold 2018 Fall Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

The University of Alabama will hold its fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.

UA Researchers Recognized for First Awards

UA Researchers Recognized for First Awards

More than 80 members of the faculty and staff were honored for receiving their first externally funded research award at The University of Alabama during the past academic year.