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UAB University Hospital Signage, April 2020
August 28, 2022

With Eight Highly Ranked Specialties, U.S. News Again Calls UAB Best Hospital in Alabama

UAB Hospital was again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Eight adult specialties are ranked among the best in the nation. The magazine also notes UAB Hospital as “high-performing” in 16 of 20 assessed adult procedures/conditions in the 2022-2023 Best Hospital rankings, released today.
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August 26, 2022

Striking Back at ‘Double-Hit’ Lymphoma with CAR T-Cell Therapy

In a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer called “double-hit” lymphoma, James “Milton” Wilkins struck first – or rather, his grandson did, with an accidental elbow to Wilkins’ abdomen. This led to a speedy diagnosis that gave him a fighting chance.
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Micah Malone
August 24, 2022

UAB Nurse Receives New Liver and Kidney in Aftermath of COVID

“I started taking cough drops for a minor sore throat,” he says. “Then one day, when I was doing rounds before my shift, I became weak and had shortness of breath.”
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August 10, 2022

2022 UAB Medicine Excellence Awards

UAB Medicine congratulates the 2022 recipients of the UAB Medicine Excellence Award, which is the highest honor available for staff. UAB Medicine has a rich history of recognizing excellence. Employees were considered for this award based upon skill set, knowledge, performance, leadership, teamwork, and demonstration of our Core Values.
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Dr. Warner Huh
August 10, 2022

UAB OB/GYN Services Ranked No. 5 Nationally: Q&A with Chair Warner Huh, MD

UAB Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was ranked No. 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This achievement reflects the exceptional quality of care provided to UAB Medicine patients, which is supported by the department’s groundbreaking research and academic excellence.
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August 9, 2022

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

UAB Women and Infants Services encourages new moms to provide breast milk for their newborns. This advice follows recommendations by the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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August 3, 2022

20-Year-Old Chronicles Heart-Lung Transplant Journey on TikTok

Many young adults create TikTok videos, but Jessica Hernandez may be the only 20-year-old who has used the social media platform to document her heart-lung transplant journey.
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Paige Porrett
August 2, 2022

Communities of Hope: How uterus transplant is creating bonds

Many women and families spend their early reproductive years thinking and planning when to have children, so when they have trouble getting pregnant, it can be both unexpected and upsetting. Infertility can take many forms, but for those with uterine factor infertility, a new potential avenue for having a child is available through the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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August 2, 2022

Dr. Hanaway Named to Martha Robinson Tankersley Endowed Professorship in Transplant Clinical Excellence

UAB Division of Transplantation Professor and Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation Michael J. Hanaway, MD, was named the inaugural recipient of the Martha Robinson Tankersley Endowed Professorship in Transplant Clinical Excellence. A specialist in kidney and pancreas transplantation as well as live-donor surgery, Dr. Hanaway has played a key role in the UAB Division of Transplantation since he joined in February 2005.
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Jeana Nesmith Russell sitting outside on a park bench
August 2, 2022

Hope Through Adversity — How One Patient Continues to Press Forward with Gratitude for Life, Family, and Friends

Nearly 32 years ago, Jeana Nesmith Russell was beginning her dream career as a nurse in one of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s hospital units while pursuing her graduate degree. Little did she know that her life was about to change forever.
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July 8, 2022

5 Tips to Help Weekend Warriors Avoid Injury This Summer

Many adults are “weekend warriors”, in the sense that we pursue our most energetic activities and passions in our time off. Staying active whenever possible is important, but are you taking the most basic steps to limit your risk of injury and remain healthy in the weekends to come?
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July 8, 2022

UAB performs first valve-in-valve procedure using Evolut™ FX TAVR system

Last month, a structural heart team composed of interventional cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cardiovascular Institute completed the first valve-in-valve procedure using the Evolut™ FX TAVR system, a self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement system.
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