The University of Alabama is once again helping its campus community stay healthy this fall with free flu shots for students, faculty and staff. The 14th annual UA Flu Shot Campaign, led by the University’s College of Community Health Sciences, starts Sept. 3 and runs through mid-November. During the campaign, free flu vaccines are provided…
Vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise, making it essential for people to stay up to date on immunizations, said Dr. Jane Weida, a family medicine physician at University Medical Center. She presented “Staying Sharp on Shots: Immunization and Infectious Disease Update” at a College of Community Health Sciences academic conference to residents, medical students, faculty…
Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 220,000 children and teens in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This autoimmune disease causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness and fatigue, and can lead to long-term joint damage if left untreated. Although the exact cause is unknown, early diagnosis and treatment can help manage…
The College of Community Health Sciences welcomed a new fellow to its Behavioral Health Fellowship – Dr. Ijeoma Okeke. She began her training in July. The Behavioral Health Fellowship trains family medicine physicians, particularly those planning to practice in rural communities, to better care for patients with mental health issues. Fellows receive training in evaluation…
Traumatic experiences, such as exposure to violence, sexual trauma and medical complications, can impact a person’s health and how they engage in their care, said Dr. Mallory Scogin, an obstetrician-gynecologist with University Medical Center. Scogin, also an assistant professor with UA’s College of Community Health Sciences, said a trauma-informed care approach can help. During a…
Three new sports medicine fellows started their year of training at University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and will care for University of Alabama athletes and patients at UMC’s Dr. Bill deShazo Sports Medicine Center. The new fellows, who began the Sports Medicine Fellowship for Family Medicine Physicians July 1, are Drs. Dana Hutton, Leroy Jemison…
When it comes to keeping athletes safe, most people think about such injuries as concussions or broken bones. But heart health is just as important, according to Dr. Ray Stewart, a sports medicine physician with University Medical Center. In a recent Grand Rounds lecture to College of Community Health Sciences faculty, residents and medical students,…
Dr. Madison Peoples, a family medicine physician, joined UMC in Tuscaloosa where she will care for patients. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine at the College of Community Health Sciences and will teach the College’s medical students, resident physicians and fellows. CCHS operates UMC. Peoples earned…
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…
