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.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a great reminder to check in on your well-being and to reach out if you need the support of University Medical Center’s Betty Shirley Clinic. Some mental health conditions require professional care to improve; without it, symptoms may worsen. But like physical illness, mental illness can be diagnosed…
During The University of Alabama’s spring semester, nursing students from UA’s Capstone College of Nursing had the opportunity to enhance their education through hands-on clinical experience at University Medical Center, which is operated by the College of Community Health Sciences. Starting in January, 133 nursing students began clinical rotations in UMC’s family medicine and pediatric…
Dr. Bob McKinney, director of the Office of Case Management and Social Services at University Medical Center, attended a recent Carl A. Elliott Student Honor Society event to highlight a memoir of the late Mary Allen Jolley, a longtime patient at UMC and member of its Patient Advisory Council. The Elliott Society, of which McKinney…
University Medical Center’s Patient Portal offers a safe and convenient way for patients to engage in their health care. Through the portal, patients can receive appointment reminders via their cell phones and email, request prescription refills and send secure messages to their UMC providers.
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Excessive alcohol use can have long-term health consequences, leading to chronic conditions such as alcohol use disorder, liver and heart disease and high blood pressure. Alcohol use can also increase the risk of harm to others. To lower the risks, drink in moderation or choose not to drink, and…
The College of Community Health Sciences exceeded its goal for this year’s Bama Blitz, raising $14,550 during the annual online fundraising event. The money will be used to provide new technology for the residency lounge at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, where the College’s family medicine residents receive inpatient training. CCHS set a…
University Medical Center clinics in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis and Carrollton provide Annual Wellness Visits for patients with Medicare with the goal of keeping them as healthy as possible. An Annual Wellness Visit is a free appointment with a primary care provider to create a personalized health-care plan based on a patient’s current health and risk…
