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UAB Medicine Still Open
During the corona virus outbreak, All UAB Medicine outpatient clinics downtown and across central Alabama, including The Kirklin Clinic, are open for essential and emergency care only. For less urgent cases, we offer online and mobile app methods such UAB e-Medicine and the Patient Portal.
COVID-19 Restricted Visitation
In accordance with the Alabama Department of Public Health, during the corona virus outbreak visitors are not allowed in any hospital or clinic, except for compassionate care situations.
UAB COVID-19 Testing
UAB has opened an appointment-based testing center, open seven days per week from 9 a-m to 1:30 p-m. Patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can call 205-975-1881 for screening. Patients who meet screening criteria will be provided an appointment time at our drive-through testing center.
Coronavirus Response Support Fund
Help communities throughout Alabama and beyond by making a donation to the Coronavirus Response Support Fund. Your gift will support COVID-19 research and treatment development, patient and clinical care, training, resources, and other needs.
myUABMedicine Patient Portal
For non-emergency health questions, you can send a secure message to your physician through our online patient portal, myUABMedicine. See the complete guide to the myUABMedicine patient portal.
eMedicine and Urgent Care
If you’re suffering from a minor ailment, you can skip a trip to the doctor’s office by using our new e-Medicine service. Five minutes online gets you a diagnosis usually within one hour, plus a prescription if needed. If you prefer a face-to-face appointment, UAB’s Urgent Care Clinic downtown offers walk-in hours for adults seven days a week.
UAB Wayfinder
Reaching your appointment on time is easier now, thanks to UAB Medicine Wayfinder, a free navigation app that provides step-by-step directions similar to Google Maps. Learn more about Wayfinder and download the app here.