Temporary side effects, including headache, fatigue and fever, are signs the immune systems is revving up – and a common and normal response to vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what’s happening: The immune system has two main arms, and the first kicks in as soon as the body detects a foreign intruder. White blood cells…
The University of Alabama is providing free flu shots to students, faculty and staff through mid-November at pop-up locations across campus. The goal of the annual campaign, led by UA’s College of Community Health Sciences, is to protect the University community from the flu by making flu shots easy and convenient to get. This year…
Poor sleep is a common problem, with 25% of adults saying they often don’t get a good night’s rest. But sleep is critical for good health, and not getting enough puts you at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Brittney Anderson is a family medicine physician at University Medical Center…
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted…
With flu season fast approaching and COVID-19 continuing to impact individuals and the healthcare system, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. People need to ensure that they are protected against the flu, and a flu shot is the best way to do that. When enough people are vaccinated, it is…
University Medical Center opened a location in Carrollton, Alabama, in August to provide primary health care services to the rural Pickens County community. UMC-Carrollton is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. The clinic, located at 289 Robert K. Wilson Drive, Suite C, will provide local health care to the community after…
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted…
Regular exercise can improve health and reduce the risk of diseases like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Exercise can also improve sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Dr. Raheem Paxton, associate professor of community medicine and population health at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, explains. Your browser…
In late July, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that vaccinated people return to wearing face masks in areas of the country where COVID-19 cases are surging. The reason? The rapid spread of the delta variant in the U.S., and the ability of the variant to potentially infect even vaccinated individuals. In Alabama, the state…
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted…
