UA Supplies Pipeline of Rural Health Care Professionals for State
The College of Community Health Sciences has set the standard for educating and training countless rural health care professionals.
Health & Medicine
UA Senior Studies Parkinson’s in Worms with National Fellowship
Aidan Meyers, a senior at the University of Alabama, studied worms this summer to uncover the function of genes associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Practice Makes Perfect: Preparing Nurses to Lead Through Crisis
The Capstone College of Nursing’s simulation center prepares the next generation of nurses through state-of-the-science technology and innovative teaching strategies.
Custom Nanoparticle Unlocks the Anti-inflammatory Potential of Citrus
Researchers at UA developed a way to treat inflammatory conditions more effectively at lower doses.
UA CCHS Welcomes Fourth Class of Rural Pre-Medical Students
The Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is a summer program for college students in pre-medical studies who are interested in rural primary care.
UA Capstone College of Nursing Hosts Mass Casualty Disaster Simulation
Around 150 students experienced a realistic response to a complex mass casualty incident.
Save on Coffee by Taking Afternoon Power Nap
Taking a 15-20 minute afternoon nap can beat a cup of coffee for a jolt of alertness.
New Psychiatry Residency Coming to UA
CCHS is launching a new residency program to address the critical need for psychiatrists in the state.
UA Research Takes Us One Step Closer to Better Parkinson’s Treatment
UA researchers cleared a second hurdle in finding plant-based treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.
Sleepless in Alabama: Study Finds Many with Poor Sleep Health
Findings suggest the number of Americans experiencing obstructive sleep apnea could potentially be much higher.