Careers News

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 Jaxon Walton, RN.

Shelby Davis always knew she wanted to work with babies, but it wasn’t until she had her own that she found her calling as a nurse in the Continuing Care Nursery (CCN) at the UAB Women & Infants Center.

UAB eMedicine in partnership with UAB St. Vincent’s recently launched UAB Tele-Intensive Care Units at multiple locations. Patients visiting UAB St. Vincent’s Blount, St. Clair and Chilton will now have access to the subspecialized care of physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital. “Much like how our cellphones give us the ability to […]

In Birmingham, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases lag behind national averages. But a new research effort at UAB Medicine is taking steps to close that gap – starting with a phone call.

It’s a story Jamie Hazel has heard throughout her life. Her birth was a miracle, because her mother developed high blood pressure during pregnancy and was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a potentially serious condition.

Congratulations to the most recent winner, Blair Hagood, RN. Recently, Blair shared a story about a life-changing event with his manager. The summary was written and submitted by Blair’s manager, nominating Blair for the DAISY Award based on his heroic efforts.

UAB Medicine has been recognized by the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation (TCAF) as a Testicular Cancer Center of Excellence – the only one in the Southeast. This distinction is awarded to programs that provide complete, multispecialty care for testicular cancer.

Thanks to a collaboration with the Birmingham Region Health Partnership (BRHP), UAB Medicine is offering training pathways for people interested in health care roles such as certified medical assistant, ophthalmic technician, and surgical technologist. The goal is to build a robust pipeline of skilled and qualified workers for certain medical jobs that are in high demand within the region.

With sweeping views, cutting-edge therapy gyms and 134 patient beds, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s new $156.7 million inpatient rehabilitation pavilion promises to transform recovery for Alabamians and patients across the region.

For Anna and Sarah Russell, nursing is a family affair. Both sisters are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Anna as a third semester student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and Sarah as a Pre-Nursing student. Only two years apart, Sarah and Anna have encouraged each other in their paths towards nursing.

UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella and UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle were named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.” This national recognition celebrates women across the country who are advancing health care through innovation, equity, and leadership that improves patient care and experiences.

“Being recognized as the top hospital in the state and metro area is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses and staff,” said Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of the UAB Health System.