When a stroke hits, time is of the essence. The longer the time to treatment, the longer brain cells are deprived of oxygen and the higher the risk for poor outcomes, including disability and death. The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alabama Department of Public Health have launched a new system aimed at improving Alabama’s stroke […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a $3.6 million pledge from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The donation will support scholarships for students in the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Dentistry. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable health care for all Alabamians and further address health […]

The Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Clinic at UAB Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by the Cure HHT foundation.

Britney Alba found herself in an extraordinary situation when she delivered a second set of identical twins at UAB Women and Infants Center.

Instead of focusing solely on a restrictive diet, researchers at UAB found that motives can help predict one’s likelihood to lose weight.

UAB Hospital was rated the highest level possible in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings.

For young children, hospitals with their noises, alarms and constant bustling of people can be intimidating.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded nearly $2 million by the Alabama Department of Public Health to support the establishment of the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control (ARC IPC). This new center will provide consultation and support services across Alabama. It was approved by the board of trustees of the University of Alabama System at its June […]

At 14, Abbie began using drugs. At 16, she was convinced she would not live to see her 18th birthday. Then, at 22, she was crying in a doctor’s office, pregnant and addicted to heroin. Shortly after that visit, Abbie received a call from a nurse with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Obstetrical Complications Clinic inviting her […]