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 BBJ recognizes four emerging UAB leaders on ‘NextGen BHM’ list
October 31, 2023

BBJ recognizes four emerging UAB leaders on ‘NextGen BHM’ list

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.

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 UAB’s Emily Boydston is nation’s only dedicated uterus transplant coordinator

UAB’s Emily Boydston is nation’s only dedicated uterus transplant coordinator

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.

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 New chapters unfold for UAB Medicine NICU Bookworms reading program
October 30, 2023

New chapters unfold for UAB Medicine NICU Bookworms reading program

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.

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 The WE CARE grant extends its support to UABSON students, faculty, and staff.
October 26, 2023

The WE CARE grant extends its support to UABSON students, faculty, and staff.

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.

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 Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit earns silver-level Beacon Award
October 24, 2023

Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit earns silver-level Beacon Award

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).

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 UAB Medicine listed among “Most Wired” hospitals for 2024
October 19, 2023

UAB Medicine listed among “Most Wired” hospitals for 2024

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.

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 UAB STEP program helps patients with sensory processing challenges
October 18, 2023

UAB STEP program helps patients with sensory processing challenges

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.

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 Biome and good bacteria: what you need to know about gut health

Biome and good bacteria: what you need to know about gut health

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.

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 UAB Medicine joins national observation recognizing certified medical assistants
October 17, 2023

UAB Medicine joins national observation recognizing certified medical assistants

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.

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 Managing eczema: what you need to know
October 4, 2023

Managing eczema: what you need to know

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.

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 2023 APP Champion Award winners
September 29, 2023

2023 APP Champion Award winners

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.

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 2023 UAB Medicine Excellence Awards
September 19, 2023

2023 UAB Medicine Excellence Awards

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.

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