University Medical Center now offers lifestyle medicine service that can help patients prevent, manage and even reverse chronic disease through healthier lifestyle choices. Call (205) 348-1770 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Drs. Cathy Lavender and Ashley Steiner, both family medicine obstetricians at University Medical Center, recently earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential through The Menopause Society. The certification recognizes specialized expertise in menopause-related care, including hormone therapy management, symptom evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning.
Dr. Emily Brown, a family medicine physician, joined University Medical Center and will care for patients at UMC clinics in Demopolis and Livingston. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, which operates UMC. Brown completed her…
Music can bring back memories, encourage movement, ease anxiety and create meaningful connections. When used intentionally by a trained professional, it can also help people communicate, develop skills and cope with healthcare challenges, according to Dr. Andrea Cevasco-Trotter, director and professor of music therapy at The University of Alabama. Cevasco-Trotter spoke about music therapy and…
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but early detection and prevention can help reduce the risk of serious disease, according to Dr. Lauren Hughey, associate clinical professor at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and founder of Renew Dermatology in Birmingham. Hughey spoke about the recognition, diagnosis, treatment and prevention…
The University of Alabama’s 15th annual Flu Shot Campaign begins Sept. 1, offering free flu vaccinations to UA students, faculty and staff at locations across campus through mid-November. Led by UA’s College of Community Health Sciences, the campaign will provide free flu shots at pop-up clinics throughout campus, including locations near the Quad, University buildings…
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a time to raise awareness about and support for those affected by suicide. More than 49,000 people in the United States died by suicide in 2023, making it a leading cause of death, according to SAMHSA. Warning signs…
University of Alabama employees enrolled in UA’s health insurance plan can access pharmacy services right on campus. University Health Service Pharmacy is located just steps from the University Medical Center Faculty-Staff Clinic at 750 Peter Bryce Boulevard.
University Medical Center now provides X-ray services at its Carrollton and Livingston clinics, allowing patients to receive more of their care in one place and reduce the need to travel to another facility for imaging. Patients can receive a variety of X-rays at both locations, including imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, joints, extremities and head. X-ray services are available…
University Medical Center is expanding efforts to better support patients with chronic health conditions through a more connected and hands-on approach to care. That approach, Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), is designed to improve patient outcomes while also supporting the long-term sustainability of primary care, according to Dr. Tom Weida, UMC’s chief medical officer. “It really…
