COVID-19 has significantly impacted the elderly – from the risk of severe illness to isolation from family and friends. But Dr. James Reeves, a psychiatrist at University Medical Center, says those over the age of 65 have also proved resilient during the pandemic. Your browser does not support the audio element. Download
I want to let you know about some exciting new developments at University Medical Center. We are expanding our clinical footprint in several medically underserved and rural communities in the state. We opened UMC-Fayette in February to provide prenatal care in that community. Alabama has a high infant mortality rate, including in Fayette County, and…
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…
The Pediatrics Clinic at University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa was nationally certified in March as a Patient-Centered Medical Home in recognition of its commitment to place patients at the forefront of care, and to continuously advance quality in the healthcare it provides. The certification was granted by the National Committee on Quality Assurance, an organization…
Health care services at The University of Alabama will expand and become more efficient as the Student Health Center, currently managed by the Division of Student Life, merges its medical services and administrative operations with the University Medical Center, which falls under the College of Community Health Sciences. The full transition is expected to be…
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 March: Responding to and improving health care disparities in rural Alabama, with guest Dr. Drake Lavender, family medicine physician at UMC and director…
At University Medical Center, we have been vaccinating The University of Alabama community against COVID-19 since early January, and it has been a privilege to do so. The effort has placed considerably more work on our faculty and staff. UMC is primarily vaccinating on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There have been long hours and long…
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, it is important to understand more about them. Dr. Tom Weida is chief medical officer of University Medical Center. In this podcast, he explains the different vaccines available, their safety and effectiveness, and what people can expect after vaccination. Your browser does not support the audio element. Download
In the United States, there are more than 13,000 cases of cervical cancer every year. Most people don’t know that cervical cancer can be prevented. Dr. John McDonald, an OB/GYN at University Medical Center, talks about ways to help prevent cervical cancer Read More. Dr. Robert Osburne is a practicing endocrinologist at University Medical Center,…
A mobile app developed by faculty at The University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences and the Center for Advanced Public Safety is helping individuals manage their blood pressure while also providing valuable resources that promote a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Louanne Friend, associate professor and director of residency research with CCHS, was the principal…
