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 Understanding Achilles tendon tears and recovery
January 14, 2026

Understanding Achilles tendon tears and recovery

Expertise provided by Dr. Michael Johnson, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, UAB Medicine. Disclaimer: This expertise is shared based on a typical injury and not intended to diagnose or provide an outlook on George Kittle’s situation.

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 Winter weather emergency checklist to stay safe at home and on the road
January 13, 2026

Winter weather emergency checklist to stay safe at home and on the road

Even in Alabama, ice, snow, sleet, frost, and extreme cold can cause significant issues. The best time to prepare for an emergency situation is before weather becomes extreme. UAB Emergency Management shared these lists to help guide you with suggestions for supplies and ways to prepare. 

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 What to know about a shoulder dislocation injury and what it means for return to play
January 9, 2026

What to know about a shoulder dislocation injury and what it means for return to play

What exactly is a shoulder dislocation, and how does it affect return to play? Our sports medicine expert breaks down symptoms, diagnosis, recovery, and timelines athletes may face.

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 The effects of cold weather on ear health and hearing
January 8, 2026

The effects of cold weather on ear health and hearing

As temperatures drop, our ears become more sensitive to cold, leading to discomfort, earaches, and temporary hearing changes.

“Sudden temperature shifts create pressure changes in the environment, which the ear works to balance through the Eustachian tube—a tunnel connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose,” explained Stefania Goncalves, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology. “When these pressure changes occur too quickly, the Eustachian tube struggles to adjust, causing temporary sensations of ear fullness, pressure, pain, clogged ears, or even brief hearing changes.”

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 Southview Medical Group Joins UAB Health System
January 5, 2026

Southview Medical Group Joins UAB Health System

UAB Health System (UAB Medicine) has acquired Southview Medical Group, a long-standing, multi-specialty physician practice serving patients in the Birmingham area.

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 Inside hospital labs: The hidden work that drives modern medicine
December 19, 2025

Inside hospital labs: The hidden work that drives modern medicine

No matter what we look like on the outside, we are all roughly the same shade of red under the skin.

That observation was prompted by a visit to the walk-in storage cooler inside the Blood Bank in UAB Hospital. If you are squeamish at the sight of blood, this is not the place for you. When the door closes, you are surrounded by 1,000 or so units, from hundreds of donors of various ages and ethnicities, each containing 300 milliliters of life-giving fluid that is essentially the same hue.

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 UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama successfully perform split-liver transplant

UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama successfully perform split-liver transplant

The UAB Division of Transplantation recently performed a split-liver transplantation – marking the first use of this life-saving procedure at UAB and Children’s of Alabama (COA) in almost a decade.

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 Teal Wings of Hope and UAB stand together against ovarian cancer
December 18, 2025

Teal Wings of Hope and UAB stand together against ovarian cancer

There’s a positive energy that happens when a community comes together not just to raise funds and awareness, but to raise hope. That energy was undeniable this year as Teal Wings of Hope and UAB Gynecologic Oncology deepened a powerful partnership by turning events of speed, style, and sport into an effort for change.

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 Oncology program ranked among nation’s best

Oncology program ranked among nation’s best

Becker’s Hospital Review recognized the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center on its 2025 list of “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.” This annual list honors national leaders in cancer prevention, treatment, research, and innovation.

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 Neuro and spine program ranked among nation’s best

Neuro and spine program ranked among nation’s best

Becker’s Hospital Review recognized UAB Hospital on its 2025 list of “100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs”, which highlights national leaders in spine and neuroscience care. The annual list honors organizations that elevate patient outcomes, pioneer new research, and expand access to essential services.

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 UAB opens second location for Men’s Health Clinic
December 17, 2025

UAB opens second location for Men’s Health Clinic

The UAB Men’s Health Clinic provides a range of services for common medical conditions in men. A second location, now open at UAB Hospital-Highlands, offers the same expert care in a setting designed for convenience, ease of access, and privacy.

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 Preventing varicose veins during pregnancy: What expecting mothers should know

Preventing varicose veins during pregnancy: What expecting mothers should know

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity — shopping, cooking and traveling — but for pregnant women, all this hustle and bustle can exacerbate the discomfort of varicose veins, a common and often distressing symptom of pregnancy.

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