A simple activity such as walking can provide physical and mental health benefits to the body, Dr. Brett Bentley, sports medicine physician at University Medical Center, said in a March Mini Medical School presentation. Mini Medical School is a series of lectures provided each semester by University Medical Center health-care providers to members of UA’s…
UMC-Northport, which first opened in 2015, and moved to a new and larger location at 6205 Jemison Lane in 2022, provides primary health care to the Northport community. The clinic offers services in family medicine, obstetrics, pediatric care, internal medicine, prenatal care, women’s health, geriatrics, neurology, behavioral health and sports medicine. Social work and nutrition…
March is recognized as National Nutrition Month and having good and healthy eating habits lowers health risks for serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. Here at University Medical Center, our registered dietician Suzanne Henson provides nutritional services and guidelines for healthy eating that includes planning meals, exercising, and eating more…
The College of Community Health Sciences partnered with UA’s Capstone College of Nursing for a Feb. 28 event, “Preventing and Managing Chronic Kidney Disease: Strategies for Providers and People at Risk,” to provide education strategies for physicians and community members about chronic kidney disease. Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, a preventive medicine and public health physician and…
University Medical Center in Livingston opened in July 2022 and provides primary health care to residents of Livingston and Sumter County, as well as to University of West Alabama students, employees and their families. Services provided include check-ups, physical exams, management of common illnesses, referrals and vaccinations, along with mental health care to treat anxiety…
Preparing a meal for yourself is the ultimate form of self-care, Suzanne Henson, registered dietitian with University Medical Center, said in a February Mini Medical School presentation. Mini Medical School is a series of lectures provided each semester by University Medical Center health care providers to UA’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members. Planning ahead…
Nearly 280,000 facilities, with more than half of those outside the United States, manufacture medications, vaccines, cosmetics and other products that must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before they can be sold in this country, Dr. Anne-Laura Cook, an internal medicine physician with University Medical Center, said during a February Mini…
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices for people with diabetes can help lower risks for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other complications, said Dr. Robert Osburne, an endocrinologist with University Medical Center. More than 11% of the U.S. population has diabetes, a condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. The body breaks…
February is designated as American Heart Month to bring awareness to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Risk factors of heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking, which can lead to a heart attack, heart failure or arrythmia (fluttering in the chest). The most common…
Dr. John Burkhardt, a clinical psychologist at University Medical Center, will provide a WellBAMA four-week mental fitness program for UA employees on techniques to manage stress, increase awareness and understanding of stress, to maintain a healthy work-life balance and adapt healthy behaviors to improve your well-being. Classes are in-person every Tuesday in February from 12:10pm-1:00pm…
