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Imagine choosing from among medicines and treatments that made bold claims about managing or curing serious conditions without knowing which could be taken seriously. If drugs and treatments were not studied and held to consistent standards, it would be up to patients to make a guess based on word of mouth, advertising messages, simple observations, and folk wisdom. Thanks to clinical trials, we don’t have to guess.

UAB and UAB Medicine are committed to creating and maintaining a work culture that is supportive of employees’ efforts to navigate their work responsibilities while fulfilling their commitments at home.

As her career has evolved, Caroline Baker, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC (BSN 2011, MSN 2015, MSN 2020), believes the nursing profession has allowed her to maximize her skillsets and pursue her passions. The three-time alumna of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing uses her clinical expertise as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist in the Center for Nursing Excellence and Center for Psychiatric Medicine at UAB Hospital to provide accessible mental health education on social media.

UAB Medicine was ranked the No. 2 health care brand in the country and first in the Birmingham area by independent consulting firm Monigle, in its eighth annual Humanizing Brand Experience research report.

UAB Medicine is proud to announce that Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe, DNP, RN, NE-BC, and Associate Vice President of Ambulatory Services Andrea Boohaker, CRNP, have been selected for the 2025-2026 Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship. This is a highly competitive, one-year fellowship that promotes nurse-led innovation and leadership within health systems.

UAB Medicine nursing staff had a blast celebrating Nurses Week 2025 with a series of fun and meaningful events, including a scavenger hunt, continuing education sessions, an award ceremony, trivia and games, visits from our furry friends at Hand in Paw Animal-Assisted Therapy, and a glow party at Bartow Arena.

Becker’s Healthcare included UAB Medicine on its 2025 list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare”. This prestigious national honor recognizes health care organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures by prioritizing employee well-being, engagement, and professional development.

Dawn Bulgarella, MSHA, CPA, has led UAB Health System since 2022. As chief executive officer, she oversees a 16-hospital system that includes UAB Hospital, community hospitals throughout the state, and what is now known as UAB St. Vincent’s, the revered system of regional medical centers acquired by UAB in November 2024.

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing student and UAB baseball player Tyler Waugh, says nursing, just like baseball, is a team sport. For the past four years, the student-athlete has successfully balanced a busy practice and game schedule with a demanding course load. As he prepares to graduate in May and work in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at UAB Hospital, Waugh is grateful for his time on the field and in the classroom.

Behind nearly every diagnosis, treatment plan, and surgical decision is a laboratory result. Lab data accounts for nearly 73% of all electronic medical record content at UAB Medicine. In celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 20-26, let’s appreciate how our hospital labs make life-changing care possible.

Several nursing units at UAB Hospital have earned prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

We are pleased to announce the most recent UAB Medicine DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary care and compassion that nurses provide for patients and families every day. Congratulations to Jessica Riddle, RN.