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University Medical Center in Northport now offers sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals. Drs. Cole Marshall and Ginger Medders began providing sports medicine services at UMC-Northport in February.  UMC in Tuscaloosa has long provided sports medicine care through its Dr. Bill deShazo Sports Medicine Center. UMC Sports Medicine is also the provider of choice for UA’s athletes.  Sports medicine physicians…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how health care providers deliver care and manage information, Dr. Tamer Elsayed, a family medicine physician with University Medical Center, said during a February Mini Medical School lecture.  Mini Medical School is a collaborative program of UMC and The University of Alabama’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute that provides educational lectures by UMC health care…

A little planning can go a long way in helping people prepare balanced, affordable meals for themselves, said Suzanne Henson, a registered dietitian with University Medical Center, during a Mini Medical School presentation.   Mini Medical School is a collaborative program of UMC and The University of Alabama’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute that provides educational lectures by…

Drs. Jane Weida, Tom Weida and Alan Blum, family medicine physicians at University Medical Center, were named Caste Connolly Top Doctors for 2026. Doctors on the Caste Connolly list represent the top 7% of U.S. practicing physicians. The list seeks to help patients find high-quality care by connecting them with premier physicians.  

Cervical cancer is most diagnosed in women over the age of 30 and an estimated 4,00 annually in the United States die from this cancer. Cervical cancer may not cause symptoms early on, but warning signs can include pelvic pain or unusual bleeding during menstrual cycles, menopause or intercourse. Regular screenings with your doctor and vaccination against HPV, the human papillomavirus, are effective in…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has existed for as long as people have experienced trauma, according to Dr. James Reeves, a psychiatrist with University Medical Center.   During a Mini Medical School presentation hosted by UMC, Reeves explained that  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, dates back to the 1800s and has been recognized under different names throughout history, such as Railroad Spinal Syndrome, which emerged…

University Medical Center has expanded its neurology care and related services with the addition of Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine in Tuscaloosa, one of the state’s largest private neurology groups.   The practice joined UMC on Dec. 12 and now operates as UMC-Neurology and Sleep Medicine.   “The addition of UMC-Neurology and Sleep Medicine improves access to hard-to-find neurologists and…

University Medical Center clinics in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis, Livingston and Carrollton offer Annual Wellness Visits for patients with Medicare with the goal of keeping them as healthy as possible.   An Annual Wellness Visit is a no-cost appointment with a primary care provider to develop a personalized health-care plan based on a patient’s current health and risk factors. The visits focus…

Pharmacy services are now available on campus for University of Alabama employees, and their families, who are enrolled in the University’s health insurance plan.   University Health Service Pharmacy, which is operated by University Medical Center, carries common prescription items and some over-the-counter medications. The pharmacy can fill prescriptions from UMC clinics, including the Faculty-Staff Clinic. The pharmacy can also fill prescriptions…

Bobby Boler, University Medical Center’s director of Imaging, received certification as a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer, making UMC home to the only certified MRSO practicing in the Tuscaloosa, Ala., area.   The certification is awarded by the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety and recognizes advanced expertise in overseeing safety practices in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environments. Professionals holding the credential are responsible for MRI-related…