UAB Medical West

11/26/2025

How Gratitude is Beneficial to Your Health

Practicing gratitude can improve mental well-being, heart health, and sleep. See how small changes can make a big impact on your health at Medical West.

11/25/2025

Meet Dr. Scott Seibert — our Chief of Surgery and accomplished orthopedic surgeon at UAB Medical West. With his board-certified expertise in arthroplasty, trauma care, and arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Seibert leads our surgical team with precision and compassion. Whether you’re facing a hip or knee replacement, a musculoskeletal injury, or shoulder repair, you’re in trusted hands.

Ready to take the next step toward better movement? Call 205-481-8570 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Seibert!

11/21/2025

If you’re local, be sure to check out the UAB Medical West Gift Shop for all of your holiday shopping needs! Open M-F from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. ❤️💚🎁

11/21/2025

Yesterday, we were grateful to welcome Hueytown High School students for a guided hospital tour designed to help them explore accessible career options in healthcare. Sharing our space and encouraging their future goals was truly a joy — their smiles and curiosity brightened our halls! 💚

11/19/2025

Fresh air and sunshine do the body good! ☀️ Mr. Thornton, a patient in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, enjoyed time outdoors while working with one of our Occupational Therapists, Caroline, on strength activities.

11/19/2025

How Nutrition Affects Blood Sugar Control

November is American Diabetes Month. Learn how nutrition plays a vital role in managing sugar, energy, and reducing diabetes complications.

11/18/2025

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to McKenzie Vaught, CRNP, our newest Family Medicine provider at UAB Medical West Primary Care!

McKenzie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama and her Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. We are thrilled to have her join our team and continue our commitment to providing exceptional care to the Bessemer community.

To schedule an appointment with McKenzie, please call (205) 481-8670.

11/17/2025

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team members! We’re so excited to have you on board! 💚

11/13/2025

Golden hour at our hospital — where every new day reflects hope, healing, and brighter tomorrows. 🌅💚
📸: Bryan Sanford

11/12/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

At UAB Medical West, we’re thankful for our incredible Nurse Practitioners who provide exceptional care, compassion, and expertise to our patients every day. Your dedication helps our community stay healthy and strong — and we couldn’t do it without you!

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we’re grateful for the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, strength, and sacrifice inspire us all. Thank you, veterans! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙