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In its Nov. 3 edition, Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) released its 2023 list of “NextGen BHM” honorees, which recognizes emerging leaders in key Birmingham industries based on achievements in their careers and in the community.

Emily Boydston, RN, has truly unique insight into being a dedicated uterus transplant coordinator – she’s the only one in the United States so far. It’s been a big year for her and her patients, given that the uterus transplant program at the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute (CTI) recently delivered its first baby born from a uterus transplant pregnancy outside of a clinical trial.

UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms reading program in 2021 to help reduce developmental problems in sick and premature babies, and to increase parent-infant bonding. The program has been a big success for families in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at both hospitals through finding new ways to provide books and encourage shared reading.

After more than a year of providing wellness services to nurses at UAB Medicine, the focus of a $2.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration is now turning toward University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing students, faculty and staff.

UAB Medicine’s Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care (CPCC) Unit has received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

UAB Medicine has once again been named one of the nation’s leaders in the use of information technology in health care by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

The UAB Medicine Staging Transition for Every Patient (STEP) program helps teenagers with chronic and complex childhood medical conditions move from pediatric to adult health care.

The human body has millions of microorganisms that are collectively known as the human biome, and these microbes help with many important functions involving the digestive, immune, and reproductive systems. The microbes in the digestive system are known as the gut biome. “Gut health” refers to the well-being of this biome and the body’s overall ability to digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste.

October 18 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.

There are many types of eczema, and each may have causes and triggers related to genetic conditions, stress, and other factors. People with eczema usually have an immune system that produces inflammation after contact with certain materials or due to environmental factors, leading to dry and itchy patches of skin.

The Advanced Practice Provider Executive Council (APPEC), in collaboration with the APP Central Office, presented the first APP Champion Awards this week. This new award recognizes exceptional UAB Medicine APPs who exemplify our Core Values and drive excellence across the organization.

UAB Medicine congratulates the 2023 recipients of the UAB Medicine Excellence Award, which is the highest honor available for staff. UAB Medicine has a rich history of recognizing excellence. Employees were considered for this award based upon skill set, knowledge, performance, leadership, teamwork, and demonstration of our Core Values.