Diabetes is a condition that changes the way the body turns food into energy, and more than 11% of the U.S. population has this chronic condition, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Normally, the body breaks food down into sugar, which enters the bloodstream and signals the pancreas to release insulin.…
Rural communities face barriers to health care, including transportation difficulties, financial challenges and limited health literacy. Yet innovative strategies, such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring, could help improve access and strengthen the rural health workforce, panelists said during a College of Community Health Sciences Grand Rounds Lecture Series. The discussion, titled “Beyond the Headlines:…
University Medical Center continues to add new physicians and services throughout its practice to elevate care and optimize the patient experience. UMC in Tuscaloosa Current University of Alabama faculty and staff who have UA health insurance, and their dependents, can have prescriptions filled at University Health Service Pharmacy, located at 750 Peter Bryce Blvd. on…
University Medical Center is expanding neurology care and related services with the addition of one of the state’s largest private neurology groups. Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine in Tuscaloosa joins UMC Dec. 12 as UMC-Neurology and Sleep Medicine and brings to UMC patients additional care for neurological diseases as well as new services for those…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition of childhood and often continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD may struggle to pay attention, control impulsive behavior or stay still. While the exact causes are unknown, research suggests that genetics play a role. Though ADHD can’t be cured, it can be managed with behavior therapy, medication…
Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. Warning signs include lumps in the breast or underarm; swelling, red or flaky skin; pain or soreness; and changes in size of the breast. Most breast cancers are found in women 50 years of age or older. Talking with a…
University Medical Center’s Faculty-Staff Clinic is now open again during the lunch hour, from noon to 1pm, making it more convenient for University of Alabama employees to access non-emergency care without interrupting their workday. The clinic, which is exclusively for UA employees and their families, provides walk-in and scheduled appointments for minor illnesses and injuries,…
University Medical Center had a presence at the Linden Food Distribution and Wellness Check Oct. 14 at the U.S. Army National Guard in Linden, Ala. UMC health professionals shared information about services offered at UMC’s six West Alabama clinics—Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Demopolis, Northport, Carrollton and Livingston. UMC’s mobile unit was also on-site for people at the…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness about and support for those affected by suicide. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 49,000 people in the United States died by suicide in 2023, making it a leading cause of death. Warning signs include withdrawal, mood changes…
Maternity care is vanishing in rural Alabama resulting in maternity care deserts and increasing the state’s infant mortality rate, which is already above the national average, according to data presented at a College of Community Health Sciences academic lecture. More than a third of Alabama counties lack adequate obstetrics services, requiring expectant mothers to travel…
