Eating healthy can help people reduce the risk of chronic illnesses and improve their overall health. Eating unhealthy foods, those high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, can put people at risk for obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. Cherie Simpson, a nutritionist and dietitian with the UA Student Health Center and Pharmacy,…
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body’s immune system and can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, and during pregnancy, birth or breast feeding. Symptoms can include fever, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue; some people have no symptoms. Left untreated, HIV could lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The only way to know…
The Health Matters Podcast is a series created in collaboration with WVUA-23 and Alabama Public Radio that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who bring awareness of important health issues and relevant and timely health information to the public. Digital devices can help provide better care to patients because they monitor vital signs and…
Don’t forget to schedule an Annual Medicare Wellness visit to update your personalized health plan. Most insurance plans cover these yearly visits at no cost to you. Schedule your visit today. All UMC locations will have reduced hours during The University of Alabama Spring Break March 13-17, 2023. There will be no evening clinic that…
Improving the patient experience University Medical Center is steadfastly committed to enhancing the patient experience. Studies show, and we know, that better patient experiences ultimately lead to better patient health outcomes. To this end, we are currently engaged in two major projects – upgrading our telephone service, particularly at UMC in Tuscaloosa, and elevating our…
Routine vaccinations can help protect against infectious diseases when traveling. Before you travel, make sure you are up to date on all your vaccines. Make an appointment with your health care provider or travel health specialist to discuss health information about destination-specific vaccinations and medications. Examples of possible vaccines needed before travel include COVID-19, chickenpox,…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Reducing hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease, can prevent heart attacks, strokes and kidney damage said Dr. Louanne Friend, associate professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health for CCHS and assistant residency director for Research and Quality Improvement for…
University Medical Center in Northport, Ala., held a grand opening and open house Jan. 19 that was attended by patients, community members, and University of Alabama and City of Northport dignitaries. Guests received a tour of the new facility and had an opportunity to meet the providers. “We are very excited to have this grand…
University Medical Center is partnering with Ceras Health to offer an innovative digital health monitoring program to patients 65 and older and those with limited health-care access. Through its partnership with the Boston-based Ceras Health, UMC will provide state-of-the-art health services and better care to vulnerable Alabama patients. Using leading-edge patient digital devices, which monitor…
The Health Matters Podcast is a series created in collaboration with WVUA-23 and Alabama Public Radio that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who bring awareness of important health issues and relevant and timely health information to the public. Sports medicine physicians provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams and active individuals looking…
