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virtual sign language
August 30, 2021

UAB Enhances eMedicine Service with Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Patients

UAB eMedicine has been using telehealth technology to connect patients with UAB Medicine providers since 2014. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a major increase in the use of telehealth, but it also required rapid advancements to make telehealth participation more equitable.
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UAB Medicine, UAB Hospital - Highlands Emergency sign
August 30, 2021

UAB Hospital-Highlands Emergency Department designated as first Level 1 Geriatric ED in the Southeast

The American College of Emergency Physicians has named UAB Hospital-Highlands Emergency Department a Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, making the University of Alabama at Birmingham home to the only accredited geriatric ED in Alabama, the first one in the Southeast and just the 17th Level 1 ED in the world.  
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DAISY Winner – Lindsey Nix, RN
August 24, 2021

DAISY Winner – Lindsey Nix, RN

We are pleased to announce this month’s UAB Medicine DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary care and compassion that nurses provide for patients and families every day. Submissions and stories are reviewed each month, and then the winner is surprised at a special ceremony.
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Delta Variant Q&A
August 19, 2021

Discussing the Delta Variant of COVID-19 with Rachael Lee, MD

Rachael Lee, MD, one of UAB Medicine’s infectious disease physicians, answers questions submitted by Instagram users about the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and about safety and prevention.
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Diabetes education
August 17, 2021

UAB Diabetes and Nutrition Education Services Maintains National Recognition

UAB Diabetes and Nutrition Education Services again achieved recognition for its diabetes education program. The program meets standards set by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program.
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Patrick Jones
August 2, 2021

Meet UAB’s First NEXUS Aortic Arch Graft Recipient

Greenville, South Carolina, resident Patrick Jones, 74, is the first person in the Southeast and the fourth person in the United States to receive the NEXUS aortic arch stent graft, a minimally invasive solution for aortic arch repair.
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UAB Exterior
July 27, 2021

U.S. News Once Again Names UAB Best Hospital in Alabama

UAB Hospital has again been named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Eight adult specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, seven within the top 30 and one ranked 31st. The magazine also notes UAB Hospital as “high-performing” in 14 of 17 assessed adult procedures/conditions in the 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings, released today.
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Patient Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez practicing walking during a rehab session
July 26, 2021

Patient Trapped by Fallen Tree During Tornado Walks Again Thanks to UAB

On Jan. 25, 2021, severe weather rolled through Mississippi and Alabama, destroying homes and causing severe damage in several communities. In Fultondale, the Hernandez family waited in their home for the storms to pass. But when an EF3 tornado touched down close by, Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez realized his family could be in danger.
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DAISY Winners - Casey Crooks, RN & Kelly Minor, RN
July 26, 2021

DAISY Winners – Casey Crooks, RN & Kelly Minor, RN

We are pleased to announce this month’s UAB Medicine DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary care and compassion that nurses provide for patients and families every day. Submissions and stories are reviewed each month, and then the winner is surprised at a special ceremony.
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Pregnant woman sitting on couch while holding her phone and listening to music with headphones
July 26, 2021

UAB Medicine Uses Music Therapy to Comfort Women after Fetal Loss

Fetal loss is emotionally traumatic. To make matters worse, women who have a miscarriage or stillbirth also must deal with the stress of procedures necessary to remove the deceased fetus. So the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) developed a music therapy program to comfort mothers in this situation.
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Fad Diets
June 28, 2021

Diet Plans: The Best One for You Is One You Can Stick To

Losing weight is a challenge, but choosing a diet that fits your lifestyle and gets results can be difficult, too. Many popular diets may help with fast weight loss in the short term, but each has risks, and some are more effective than others in the long term.
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destigmatizing
June 22, 2021

5 Excuses from Men for Avoiding the Doctor and Why They Don’t Fly

Men offer many excuses for avoiding the doctor. But medical experts say the risks of waiting too long outweigh any benefits of avoiding temporary inconvenience or discomfort. Studies show that only about 60% of American males age 22-65 see a doctor for an annual physical. Other studies show that many men only see a doctor when they think they may have a serious medical condition.
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