UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care

UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care Beginning at the moment of diagnosis, palliative care can help address symptoms and set goals for care, focusing on quality of life, dignity and respect.

The UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care is a national leader in the field of palliative and supportive care, with demonstrated leadership in compassionate clinical care, collaborative research, community outreach and training. We use a comprehensive approach to caring for people with serious illness by focusing on the whole patient, addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual suffering of disease.

📅 Save the Date! We’re excited to announce the next Deane K. Corliss Palliative and Supportive Care Lecture is coming u...
03/31/2026

đź“… Save the Date!

We’re excited to announce the next Deane K. Corliss Palliative and Supportive Care Lecture is coming up on June 3, 2026.

This year, we are honored to welcome Jacob Strand, MD, who will be presenting on a topic shaping the future of our field: AI in Palliative Care.

✨ Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

We look forward to learning, connecting, and imagining the future of palliative care together.

Happy National Doctors’ Day!Today, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary physicians who guide, comfort, and care for pa...
03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day!

Today, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary physicians who guide, comfort, and care for patients and families across every stage of serious illness.

At the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, our doctors bring not only clinical expertise but also deep compassion, steady presence, and a commitment to honoring what matters most to each person they serve. Their work eases burdens, brings clarity in difficult moments, and ensures that no one walks their journey alone.

To our palliative care physicians: thank you for your dedication, your empathy, and the countless ways you make a meaningful difference every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond medicine, it touches lives. We are grateful for you today and always. đź’™

🌟 March is National Social Work Month! 🌟At UAB Palliative and Supportive Care, we’re honored to recognize the heart, ded...
03/19/2026

🌟 March is National Social Work Month! 🌟
At UAB Palliative and Supportive Care, we’re honored to recognize the heart, dedication, and expertise of the social workers who walk alongside our patients and families every single day.

Social workers are often the quiet anchors in moments of uncertainty - advocating, guiding, listening, and supporting with compassion that truly makes a difference. Today, and all month long, we celebrate the incredible impact they have on the lives of those we serve.

đź’š A special thank you to our own outstanding team:
• Angela Hardin
• Arricka Player
• Annie Wyatt

Your commitment to dignity, comfort, and whole-person care is felt in every interaction. You help families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments with grace and humanity. We are deeply grateful for the work you do and the heart you bring to it.

Please join us in celebrating these remarkable professionals and all social workers who make our community stronger.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! Today we’re celebrating the spirit of c...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care!
Today we’re celebrating the spirit of connection, compassion, and the moments of joy that brighten the journey for our patients, families, care teams, researchers, and administrators.

May your day be filled with a little extra hope, a little extra kindness, and plenty of reasons to feel lucky.

Happy Pi Day from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! Today we’re celebrating Pi (π) Day - a reminder th...
03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care!

Today we’re celebrating Pi (π) Day - a reminder that even in a world full of infinite numbers, what truly matters are the meaningful moments we create with one another.

In palliative and supportive care, we walk alongside patients and families through some of life’s most complex chapters. Pi Day gives us a lighthearted chance to pause, share a smile, and appreciate the simple joys that bring comfort and connection - whether that’s a favorite slice of pie, a warm conversation, or a moment of peace.

Here’s to compassion, community, and finding sweetness in every day.💚

Don’t forget - Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow.We’ll spring forward one hour, so be sure to set your clocks ahead b...
03/07/2026

Don’t forget - Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow.

We’ll spring forward one hour, so be sure to set your clocks ahead before heading to bed tonight.

Brighter evenings are just around the corner!

🌟Stand out. Connect. Make an impact by exhibiting at the 2026 Palliative Care Summit! 🌟We’re gearing up for the Forging ...
02/25/2026

🌟Stand out. Connect. Make an impact by exhibiting at the 2026 Palliative Care Summit! 🌟

We’re gearing up for the Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Summit, and this year’s event is set to be our most impactful gathering yet. Leaders, innovators, clinicians, advocates, and organizations from across the country will come together to advance compassionate, high‑quality care for patients and families. And your organization can be right at the heart of it!

đź”— Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Open!
This is your chance to:
- Connect directly with professionals shaping the future of palliative care
- Showcase your services, tools, and innovations to a highly engaged audience
- Build meaningful partnerships that drive real‑world impact
- Position your organization as a champion for compassionate, patient‑centered care

Whether you’re looking to elevate your brand, share new solutions, or support the mission of advancing palliative care, the 2026 Summit is the place to be.

đź’Ľ Secure Your Spot Today
Spaces are limited — and they go fast.
👉 Learn more & reserve your exhibitor or sponsorship package: www.uab.edu/pcsummit

🌿 Honoring National Caregivers DayToday, February 20, we celebrate the 63 million caregivers across the U.S. whose compa...
02/20/2026

🌿 Honoring National Caregivers Day

Today, February 20, we celebrate the 63 million caregivers across the U.S. whose compassion and dedication support people living with serious illness, disability, or mental health challenges. With one in four adults now serving as a caregiver - a 32% increase in the last decade - the need to support those who provide care has never been greater.

At the UAB Center for Supportive and Palliative Care, we recognize both the profound impact caregivers make and the physical, emotional, and social toll caregiving can take. A new publication from the Center to Advance Palliative Care, The Case for Caregiver Support, underscores why caregiver support is essential for patient well‑being, family stability, and the overall effectiveness of health care organizations. (https://mailchi.mp/mssm/caregiver-022026?e=2c6dd2cbe9)

Today, we honor caregivers and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the programs and resources that sustain them. To every caregiver: we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

Thank You to Our Summit Collaborators!As we prepare for the Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Support...
02/20/2026

Thank You to Our Summit Collaborators!

As we prepare for the Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care (SIIPSC): Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible collaborators who are working alongside us to bring this vision to life.

The following organizations are partnering with us to bring a wonderful selection of speakers and topics to this year’s Summit: Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Children's of Alabama, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine-Division of Palliative Medicine, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, North Mississippi Health Services, Ochsner Health System, Tennessee Oncology, and the University of South Alabama Health.

The mission of SIIPSC at UAB - to expand palliative and supportive care expertise and increase access for people living with serious illness across the Southeast - is only possible because of the dedication, insight, and partnership of so many committed professionals. Your contributions, whether through research, training, planning, or program development, are helping us build a stronger, more connected network of care for patients and their loved ones.

Thank you for sharing your expertise, your creativity, and your passion for advancing palliative and supportive care. Together, we are shaping a Summit that will inspire innovation, strengthen collaboration, and move our region forward.

Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization @

đź“Ł Call for Abstracts is NOW OPEN! Forging the Future of Palliative Care Innovation Summit 2026 đź“Ť Gulf Shores, AL | Augu...
02/18/2026

đź“Ł Call for Abstracts is NOW OPEN!

Forging the Future of Palliative Care Innovation Summit 2026
📍 Gulf Shores, AL | August 26–29, 2026
🗓️ Deadline: March 20, 2026

The UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, and our collaborators, are inviting palliative care, pediatric palliative care, and hospice professionals across all settings and career stages to submit abstracts for concurrent sessions and poster presentations at our 2026 Innovation Summit.

We’re seeking work that advances palliative care, hospice, education, research, and clinical practice - especially projects exploring culture, communication, and care in the American South.

đź’ˇ Submission categories include:
• Palliative care
• Pediatric palliative care
• Hospice
• Topics centered on culture, communication, and care in the South (priority consideration)

Presentations may include practice insights, paper presentations, panel discussions, or case-based roundtables.

✨ Bonus: Accepted podium presenters receive FREE Summit registration (one per submission).

Full details + submission portal available now. Let your work shape the future of our field.

đź”— Submit your abstract: www.uab.edu/pcsummit

Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 "Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit!"This multi‑day gath...
02/17/2026

Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 "Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit!"

This multi‑day gathering brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and leaders who are shaping the future of palliative and supportive care across the Southeast. As the need for high‑quality, accessible care continues to grow, this summit offers a vital space for collaboration, innovation, and shared learning.

Event Details
Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, August 26–29, 2026
Location: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Join us as we explore new models of care, share emerging research, and forge the partnerships that will define the next era of palliative and supportive care in the Southeast.

We invite you to register today and be part of this important movement!

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Supportive Care And Survivorship Clinic/The Kirklin Clinic 2000 6th Avenue South, 3rd Floor
Birmingham, AL
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