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…
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…
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…
hands-holding-dollar University Medical Center recorded 102,602 patient visits at its six locations in 2024.
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 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,…
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…
University Medical Center holds Patient-Centered Medical Home certifications at its Northport location and at its Family Medicine and Pediatric clinics at its Tuscaloosa location. PCMH is a model of primary care that focuses on providing high-quality, coordinated and patient-centered care.
March 10 – 14, 2025 UMC Location Operating Hours UMC – Tuscaloosa 8:30am – 2:30pm UMC – Northport 8:30am – 2:30pm UMC – Demopolis 8:30am – 2:30pm UMC – Fayette CLOSED UMC – Livingston 8:30am – 2:30pm UMC – Carrollton 8:30am – 12:30pm
CCHS’s monthly Art of Medicine Rounds lecture, “Helping physicians become better healers: A prescription of poetry and art,” is Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the CCHS Classrooms (850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 35401). The guest speaker is Stacy Nigliazzo, author of three books of poems: Scissored Moon, Sky the Oar…
