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Is your daughter (or a girl under your care) prepared for the physical, psychological, and social changes that come with puberty? It can be a challenging time, but Girl Talk sessions can help.

New mothers may have a range of emotions regarding breastfeeding. Along with looking forward to bonding with their babies, they usually have questions and concerns.

Each year, thousands of people arrive at UAB Medicine’s emergency department with potentially life-threatening complications from diabetes, congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.

In mid-2024, researchers in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology received a five-year, $50,000 grant to support voice therapy for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

The majority of women develop uterine fibroids at some point, and most of these growths never cause problems or require treatment. Still, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and the range of treatment options.

From childhood, Sen. Luther Strange knew he was in good hands with the care he received from UAB’s surgeons. While biking with friends during his seventh-grade year in Homewood, Alabama, Strange was thrown from his bike after being hit by a traveling sedan. After the collision, Strange remembers collapsing near the intersection and his mother waiting beside him for an ambulance to take them to Children’s Hospital moments later.

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night event, we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those affected by blood cancer. Friends and family members join together with schools, corporate teams, and sponsors to raise money for lifesaving research, advocacy, and to assist patients and their families.

Topgun, a male Golden Retriever who is trained and certified as a facility dog, recently joined the staff at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (Spain Rehab). He’s now there each day assisting his partner and best friend, Recreational Therapist Emily Rider, in helping patients in their recovery and in therapy sessions. In the Q&A session below, Topgun – with a little help from Emily – shares some experiences and explains his new role as a facility dog.

Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths.

UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area.

In the heat of southern summers, pregnant women are especially vulnerable to overheating and dehydration, which can lead to problems for both moms and their babies. Get tips for staying cooler and safer from UAB Medicine OB/GYN physician Sima Baalbaki, M.D.

UAB Hospital was recognized as a high-performing hospital that provides excellent care to patients in underserved communities on U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever list of “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access”.