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…
Staying active is one of the most important ways older adults can protect their health and independence, University Medical Center physicians told members of The University of Alabama’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at a recent Mini Medical School presentation. Mini Medical School is a collaborative program of UMC and OLLI that provides lectures by UMC…
University Medical Center physicians spoke about vaccines and other health topics during a September Mini Medical School presentation to members of The University of Alabama’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Drs. Jane and Tom Weida, family medicine physicians at UMC, led the “Ask the Docs” session, which allowed OLLI members to ask health-related questions. Mini Medical…
UMC-Livingston now provides childhood vaccines for measles, polio and pertussis (DTaP), through the Vaccines for Children Program. The program offers vaccines at no cost to reduce barriers to care and to help keep children healthy. The flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines will be available in October. UMC-Livingston provides primary health care to residents of Sumter…
Dr. David Chandran, a psychiatrist, joined the Betty Shirley Clinic at UMC in Tuscaloosa. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the College of Community Health Sciences and will teach the College’s medical students, resident physicians and fellows. CCHS operates UMC. Chandran earned his medical degree from…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to recognize the role vaccines play in protecting public health. Vaccines help the body’s immune system produce antibodies that fight off harmful viruses and bacteria, preventing serious illness. Common vaccinations protect against flu, hepatitis a and b, measles, human papillomavirus (HPV), tuberculosis, smallpox and COVID-19. To learn…
