01/25/2026
Please join me in welcoming our newest Board of Directors member, Danielle Powell, MD, MSPH Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Dept of PM&R, UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
Dr. Danielle K. Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine, where she serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Medical Director of the Adult Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program and the Cancer Rehabilitation Program. A board-certified physiatrist, Dr. Powell is a recognized leader in advancing access to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals living with complex disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Dr. Powell’s leadership extends to state and national service. Appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, she serves on the Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment and is a former chair and current member of the Alabama Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board, where she contributes to evidence-based policy and equitable access to care. She previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama.
Nationally, Dr. Powell holds leadership roles within the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and serves on national clinical guideline panels. She also serves on the Boards of Directors for United Ability and the Step by Step Foundation. Through her professional and community service, Dr. Powell brings a strong commitment to health equity, family-centered care, and community empowerment that aligns with the mission of Nurture of Alabama.
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