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While Halloween offers fun-filled activities for families, it also raises significant safety concerns, especially related to traumatic brain injuries among trick-or-treaters.

Oct. 23 is National Medical Assistants Day, which highlights the important work that certified medical assistants (CMAs) do in clinics and hospitals nationwide. Join UAB Medicine in recognizing the excellence of our own CMA staff and their crucial role in our mission to deliver the highest quality, most compassionate care possible.

How can bladder infections be prevented? It helps to drink plenty of liquids, especially water, to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria. Avoid drinks that may irritate the bladder, such as those containing alcohol or caffeine. Urinate often, avoid holding it, and make sure to empty the bladder completely. For women who’ve gone through menopause, vaginal estrogen therapy also can help prevent UTIs. Also, it’s best to avoid things that can irritate sensitive skin, such as bubble baths, hot tubs, and sanitary and personal hygiene products that are perfumed or scented.

Days after finishing her first semester of medical school, Amaris Elston awoke in a hospital room. She felt drained as her body started to adjust to its new reality.

UAB Medicine’s history of spiritual care dates back to 1969, when we hired our first chaplain. Since that time, our Spiritual Health team has grown to 40 employees.

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, there are things that women of all ages can educate themselves on and incorporate into their daily lives to help them live the healthiest lives possible.

UAB Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

At UAB Medicine, volunteers help multiply compassion and maximize efficiency within the hospital and clinics. In connection with their service, volunteers also gain valuable experience and build lasting relationships.

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. Submissions and stories are reviewed each month, and the winner is surprised at a special ceremony. You can submit a DAISY nurse nomination using this online form.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously approved plans on Sept. 25, 2024, for the UAB Health System to transition to a new electronic health record platform, EPIC, for electronic health records, revenue cycle and clinical research functions.

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a serious heart condition that affects the rhythm of the heart causing it to beat irregularly. It is estimated to affect 40 million people worldwide and 6 million in the United States alone, according to the Heart Rhythm Society. By 2035, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 12.1 million people in the United States will have AFib.

Surgeons with the University of Alabama at Birmingham have achieved a significant milestone in liver transplantation. The institution recently performed its 3,000th adult liver transplant, solidifying its position as a leading center for liver transplantation in the region and nation.