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With sweeping views, cutting-edge therapy gyms and 134 patient beds, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s new $156.7 million inpatient rehabilitation pavilion promises to transform recovery for Alabamians and patients across the region.

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans every day. Studies show that more adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain conditions than from heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined.

Summer is in full effect, and many are getting back outside and active. It is important to maintain a healthy diet so that the body is equipped to respond effectively to an active lifestyle and the rising temperatures. Electrolytes play an important role in the balance of physical activity and hydration.

Poor nighttime breathing is a common culprit in the disruption of sleep cycles, causing many people to wake up feeling unrested. For some, these problems often stem from physical issues in the nose or throat that worsen while sleeping. However, for others, it may be the result of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.

As the summer heat blazes on, reaching for a cool, refreshing snack might lead you to an unexpected hero in your freezer — frozen fruit. According to a UAB nutrition expert, it is not just convenient, it is packed with health benefits.

For Anna and Sarah Russell, nursing is a family affair. Both sisters are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Anna as a third semester student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and Sarah as a Pre-Nursing student. Only two years apart, Sarah and Anna have encouraged each other in their paths towards nursing.

UAB Medicine has expanded the availability of its primary care services with the opening of UAB Family Medicine East, which serves patients of all ages.

UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella and UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle were named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.” This national recognition celebrates women across the country who are advancing health care through innovation, equity, and leadership that improves patient care and experiences.

When kidney transplant patients at the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute celebrate their first year after transplant, they ring a bell. The bright tone of the “Bell of New Beginnings” resonates throughout the clinic, marking the first anniversary of a journey toward a new chance at life.

All hospital patients face various life-threatening risks and complications, but most are very rare. Reducing these risks even further is the mission of UAB Medicine Quality.

“Being recognized as the top hospital in the state and metro area is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses and staff,” said Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of the UAB Health System.

A woman’s OB/GYN doctor can provide care for most female health issues at every stage of life. But when it comes to cancer, it’s important to see a gynecologic oncologist, or “gyn-onc”.