UAB Medicine has always followed strict guidelines for cleaning our hospitals and clinics, and we are doing even more during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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To provide care faster and more easily, UAB Neurosurgery at Greystone now offers a “fast-track” treatment model to patients with brain and spine conditions, including back pain and sciatic pain.
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April 23, 2020
UAB Receives Thank You Letters from Birmingham Children
UAB Medicine Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe has received many thoughtful letters from children in the community for our #uabmedicineheroes who are working tirelessly on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 22, 2020
Anxiety or Calm Can Cause False Blood Pressure Readings
Medical professionals have long known that blood pressure measured in a doctor’s office may not match your true normal blood pressure. This may be due to one of two conditions that cause “false” readings, and recent research shows that both call for more consistent and accurate blood pressure monitoring.
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Individuals who are diagnosed with cancer can benefit from compassion and understanding shown by hospital volunteers. Patients at UAB Medicine's Breast Health Center (BHC) who experience such comfort from a stranger may suspect an angel is in their presence. In one sense, they would be correct.
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April 17, 2020
Skip the Tanning Bed to Save Your Skin
Like most 17-year-olds, Alison Griffitt was a carefree high school senior excited about her upcoming prom. She wasn’t a sun worshipper, but Griffitt admits that she would pop into a tanning salon before pageants, dances, and other special events.
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In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the UAB Women & Infants Center (WIC), we asked some women who delivered babies or received care at the WIC to share their experiences. Michelle Granger describes the care and compassion she received as a patient.
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April 8, 2020
Nurse Returns to UAB for Childbirth and Career
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the UAB Women & Infants Center (WIC), we asked some women who delivered babies or received care at the WIC to share their experiences. UAB Medicine nurse Jennifer Cupp, RN, MSN, CRNP, describes her deliveries and the care and compassion she received.
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Infants Center (WIC), we asked some women who delivered babies or received care at the WIC to share their experiences. UAB Medicine physical therapist Robin Riddle answers a few questions about her delivery and the care and compassion she received before and after.
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March 31, 2020
Endometriosis is the No. 1 Cause of Female Infertility
Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus.
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March 31, 2020
Occupational Therapy Helps Patients Get Back to Daily Life
For people who suffer a serious injury or medical condition that reduces their mobility, strength, or physical or mental ability, the first goal of treatment is surviving the early stages. A full recovery, however, goes beyond survival and toward regaining everyday physical function. Occupational therapy (OT) is the rehabilitation process that helps patients get back the basic abilities that were affected.
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March 25, 2020
Department Spotlight: UAB Medicine Emergency Management
Health care facilities play a key role in the preparedness and response efforts when emergencies arise. Natural or manmade disasters and epidemic or pandemic outbreaks require immediate responses from trusted health care facilities in the community.
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