UMC welcomes new physicians(9/30/2024)-Dr. David Panting joined University Medical Center in September as a psychiatrist in its Betty Shirley Clinic. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine with the College of Community Health Sciences, which operates UMC. Previously, Panting served as medical director of First Step of Sarasota, Inc., in Sarasota, […]
Stroke awareness: Preventing a medical emergency(9/30/2024)-A stroke is a serious medical emergency affecting approximately 800,000 people in the United States annually, according to Dr. Terry Olivet, a retired cardiovascular surgeon from Tuscaloosa. Olivet, who created the open-heart surgery program at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa in 1979, spoke in September about strokes and ways to prevent as part of […]
Northport seniors learn about healthy aging(9/30/2024)-University Medical Center in Northport presented “Healthy Aging” to members of the Northport community in September as part of its first Sessions for Seniors program. The one-hour session for those 50 years of age and older provided information about healthy aging, including ways to manage blood pressure, check glucose levels and create and maintain a […]
Clinic increases access to health care in Livingston community(9/30/2024)-University Medical Center in Livingston opened in July 2022 to address the need of primary care for residents of Livingston and Sumter County. The clinic provides primary health care services, including check-ups, physical exams, management of common illnesses, referrals and vaccinations, along with mental health care to treat anxiety and depression. Services are also provided […]
Ask the Docs(9/30/2024)-University Medical Center’s Mini Medical School lecture series kicked off its fall semester with speakers Drs. Jane and Tom Weida, family medicine physicians at UMC. They presented “Ask the Docs,” giving members of The University of Alabama’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) the opportunity to ask the physicians health-related questions. The Mini Medical School program […]
Free flu shots provided for UA students and employees(9/4/2024)-The University of Alabama is helping faculty, staff and students protect themselves from the flu with free flu shots on campus. Now in its 13th year, the annual UA Flu Shot Campaign, led by the University’s College of Community Health Sciences, kicked off Sept. 3. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that causes mild […]
University Medical Center welcomes two new physicians(9/4/2024)-Dr. Savannah Giovane joined University Medical Center in August as a family medicine obstetrics physician. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine with CCHS, which operates UMC. Giovane received her bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Alabama. She completed medical school at the University of […]
University Medical Center offers Medicare Annual Wellness Visits(9/4/2024)-University Medical Center clinics in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis and Carrollton provide Annual Wellness Visits for patients with Medicare with the goal of keeping them as healthy as possible. An Annual Wellness Visit is a free appointment with your primary care provider to create a personalized health care plan based on your current health and risk […]
University Medical Center cares for West Alabama(7/3/2024)-University Medical Center provides high-quality, patient-centered health care for people of all ages throughout West Alabama. With clinics in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis, Fayette, Carrollton and Livingston, UMC, which is operated by The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, has expanded its patient and geographic reach well beyond the UA campus and its employees […]
University Medical Center appoints new lab director(7/3/2024)-Rhonda Waldrop was named director of University Medical Center’s Laboratory and X-ray Department. She previously served as assistant director. As director Waldrop manages the day-to-day operations of the department, where she has worked since 2001. Waldrop received her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Mississippi State University in Starkville and completed her clinical internship at […]
University Medical Center welcomes new psychologist(7/3/2024)-Dr. Crystal Dillard joined University Medical Center in May as a psychologist in the Betty Shirley Clinic. Before joining UMC, she was clinic director of The University of Alabama Psychology Clinic and held a clinical faculty position with UA’s Department of Psychology. Before joining UA, Dillard spent 10 years in clinical practice at Children’s of […]
CCHS participating in sleep apnea clinical trial(5/30/2024)-Dr. James Geyer, a professor of family, internal and rural medicine with the College of Community Health Sciences and medical director of the College’s Institute for Rural Health Research, is a site leader for a national clinical trial seeking to help patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when throat muscles relax […]
Spotlight on University Medical Center Tuscaloosa(5/30/2024)-University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa provides health care services to the community and serves as a clinical education and training site for UAB Heersink School of Medicine students and physicians in the UA Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program. UMC and the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency are operated by UA’s College of Community Health Sciences. UMC […]
New patient portal launched(5/3/2024)-As part of continuing efforts to enhance the patient experience, University Medical Center launched a brand-new patient portal in April. The new patient portal allows patients to receive appointment reminders to their cell phones and via their email, to request prescription refills, and to send secure online messages to their UMC doctors and other UMC […]
University Medical Center welcomes chief nursing officer(5/3/2024)-Dr. Robbin Young joined University Medical Center in April as chief nursing officer. In the role, she is responsible for the education and training of the nursing workforce at UMC’s six clinics in West Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis, Carrollton, Livingston and Fayette) and The University of Alabama Student Health Center and Pharmacy. UMC and SHCP […]
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