UAB Medicine

We are excited to announce that the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement for the UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System’s care sites in Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity to combine and optimize our collective strengths. Together we will sustain patients’ access to the highest quality care and give them access to a larger network at a time when other hospitals are closing. For more information, visit uabstv.org.

The UAB Care program recently celebrated the success of its Trach Management Project, launched in 2021. The project aimed to establish best practices for tracheostomy care and formalize a dedicated Trach Management Team. The project’s success is reflected not only in the creation of a specialized team, new policies, and care plans but also through positive patient feedback.🌟👏 https://brnw.ch/21wM7jd

Join us and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for the MyIBD Learning Patient and Caregiver Education Conference on September 14. This event offers a unique opportunity for IBD education and connection. Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wM5IK

It’s Health Unit Secretary Recognition Week! Let's celebrate these hardworking and dedicated individuals who use their invaluable administrative skills to support and make a difference in the lives of their patients and medical staff each and every day.

Jennifer Fagen, PT, MSPT, PRPC, who specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, joins Warner Huh, M.D., for this podcast episode of Women's Health with Dr. Huh to discuss how she helps patients address pelvic floor dysfunction and how her patients improve their pelvic floor function over time, whether their muscles had been chronically tense or lax. 🎧 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wLXzN

✅ Unparalleled benefits, including 100% tuition assistance at UAB ✅ Nationally ranked academic medical center, providing the highest quality patient care ✅ Empowering and inclusive work environment that fosters growth Secure your spot today by registering for a hiring event: https://brnw.ch/21wLXdb

Are you an experienced radiologic technologist looking for a temporary contract position? UAB Medicine has a new travel alternative program (TAP), which offers a unique and innovative opportunity in Birmingham. This 12-week contract position is available in X-ray and CT at UAB Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Alabama as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Be a part of the excitement today! https://brnw.ch/21wLTf7

Pregnancy nurse navigators are specialized nurses who help guide and support patients and family members during their pregnancy journey. They serve as a bridge between patients and the health care system, providing educational information, care coordination, advocacy, and emotional support. Their goal is to personalize the experience and make it as stress-free as possible. Learn more about pregnancy nurse navigator services at UAB Medicine and meet our team: https://brnw.ch/21wLDVn

Join us in the fight against blood cancer through 'Light The Night' fundraising events! Purchase a t-shirt or sweatshirt at these upcoming events to support lifesaving research, advocacy, and assist patients and their families impacted by this disease. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.🩸 https://brnw.ch/21wLQkX

Join us alongside the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for the MyIBD Learning Patient and Caregiver Education Conference on September 14. Don’t miss out on this day of IBD education and connection. Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wLPqx