Author Bryce Callahan


Did you know?

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. 


More care in one place

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…


Enhanced care for patients with chronic conditions

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…


Taking care of your health

July is UV Safety Awareness Month  Summer is here and as temperatures rise, University Medical Center encourages patients to take steps to protect themselves from excessive sun exposure and heat-related illnesses. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer, while extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. When spending…


Exploring the Mediterranean Diet’s Impact on PTSD

The Mediterranean diet could help reduce the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and improve overall health, according to research conducted by Dr. Stephanie Smith, a recent graduate of the Behavioral Health Fellowship at the College of Community Health Sciences. Smith will soon join University Medical Center, which the College operates, as a family…


June is PTSD Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. While it is often associated with combat veterans, PTSD can affect individuals of any age and background, according to Dr. James Reeves, a psychiatrist with University Medical Center. Risk factors include a history of…


By the numbers

hands-holding-dollar University Medical Center recorded 102,602 patient visits at its six locations in 2024.


Upcoming Events

Dr. Joy Bradley, assistant professor of community medicine and population health with CCHS, will host the 2025 Seeds of Change Conference, Monday, April 7, from 11am-6pm at The University of Alabama Bryant Conference Center. The conference seeks to find solutions to food access challenges in the Black Belt region of Alabama, an impoverished region of…


Shelton State employees can receive health care services at University Medical Center

Shelton State Community College employees and their families have the opportunity to receive non-emergency health-care services at University Medical Center’s Faculty-Staff Clinic. The clinic also offers services to UA employees and their families. The Faculty-Staff Clinic is staffed by master’s prepared nurse practitioners who provide walk-in care and scheduled appointments for illnesses, minor medical urgencies,…


Taking care of your nutrition health

March is National Nutrition month and having healthy eating habits lowers risks for serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. At University Medical Center, our registered dietician, Suzanne Henson, provides nutritional services and guidelines for healthy eating that includes planning meals, exercising and eating more fruits and vegetables. To make an…