UAB has been named a Care Center by the Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation, making it one of three designated OHF Care Centers in the world. This designation marks UAB’s recognition as an international research hub and multidisciplinary clinical site focusing on primary hyperoxaluria and other rare kidney stone diseases.

As patients walk through the halls in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spain Rehabilitation Center, they may encounter UAB’s newest canine colleague — a 2-year-old golden retriever named Topgun. Topgun is UAB’s first facility dog. He joined the SRC team in May and has already become a favorite among UAB Medicine patients and employees.

UAB Medicine is now accepting adult patients of all ages for non-emergency care at UAB Medical West. The Specialty Clinics of UAB Hospital at UAB Medical West are staffed by experienced and compassionate UAB Medicine doctors, nurses and other professionals. These new clinics are located on the sixth floor of the UAB Medical West medical office building, 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022.

From festive feasts to sugary treats, holiday eating can disrupt our digestive systems, leading to bloating, discomfort and even long-term impacts on gut health.

The new year is a time for new starts, new calendars and — for many — new resolutions. No matter the goals, many focus on improving the state of their lives when beginning a new year, most often in the form of dieting and exercise.

The UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery is proud to announce the recent international accreditation of the bariatric surgery services it provides at UAB Hospital-Highlands.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for gratitude and thankfulness. This year, three families returned to UAB Hospital and UAB St. Vincent’s to personally deliver a “Gift of Gratitude” to their care team.

Kidney stones can quietly form in the urinary tract, often without any immediate signs or symptoms. While many people recognize kidney stone disease only when pain strikes, it is important to understand that the disease can have subtle, silent signs that go unnoticed.

Walking is an everyday activity that offers numerous benefits. It is accessible to almost everyone and can improve both mental and physical health. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have studied the benefits of walking and provide five tips to get started.

For the second year in a row, the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) has recognized UAB Medicine as a Best Workplace for Men in Nursing. It was one of only three hospitals to receive this honor for 2024.

UAB Hospital has earned Magnet designation for the sixth consecutive time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®. Nursing teams across multiple units and clinics celebrated the honor with a traveling cart party, complete with candy, snacks, giveaways, and carts decorated to enhance the occasion.

As the end of the year approaches and seasons change, the body naturally reacts to the shifts in temperature and environment. Of course, the body’s largest and most external organ is impacted in some way.