In late July, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that vaccinated people return to wearing face masks in areas of the country where COVID-19 cases are surging. The reason? The rapid spread of the delta variant in the U.S., and the ability of the variant to potentially infect even vaccinated individuals. In Alabama, the state…
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted…
DCH Health System selected Capstone Health Services Foundation, which is affiliated with University Medical Center and the employer of University Hospitalist Group physicians, to provide hospitalists to both DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and Northport Medical Center. In addition, the contract calls for IN Compass Health, an Atlanta-based physician staffing and management company, to…
University Medical Center’s Northport location was recertified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home in May in recognition of its commitment to place patients at the forefront of care, and to advance quality in the health care it provides. The recertification was provided by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The NCQA is a national organization that…
Members of the Southeastern Conferences Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, which includes Dr. Jimmy Robinson, a sports medicine physician at University Medical Center, received the Michael L. Slive Distinguished Service Award. The task force is a group of volunteer medical professionals appointed by each of the SEC’s member universities that helped provide…
Our fitness routines should change as we age. Younger adults might focus on strength and endurance. Older adults need to consider exercises that improve their ability to do daily activities and prevent falls. Dr. Raheem Paxton, associate professor of community medicine and population health at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, offers…
University Medical Center and WVUA 23 have partnered to provide the West Alabama community with important information and resources from UMC health experts through weekly virtual town halls. UMC Town Halls in June: Mental health awareness and first responder and health care professional mental health resources, with guest Dr. Richard Friend, dean of the College of…
Hospitalists are doctors who practice within hospitals, providing care from the time of admission until discharge for patients who either do not have a primary care physician or whose doctors don’t practice at the hospital. The College of Community Health Sciences started a hospitalist program back in 2003 with just two hospitalists. Today, we have…
Nutrition is important for pregnant women. Unfortunately, many expectant mothers live in food deserts. Dr. Joy Bradley, assistant professor of community medicine and population health at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, talks about the impact of food insecurity on maternal health. Your browser does not support the audio element. Download
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted…
