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.

Attention AAHPM & State of the Science Symposium Attendees! San Diego • March 2026Are you presenting or receiving an aw...
02/04/2026

Attention AAHPM & State of the Science Symposium Attendees!
San Diego • March 2026

Are you presenting or receiving an award at this year’s events? We want to celebrate you!

Help us highlight your amazing work by sending a brief note to rachneru4673@uabmc.edu. Your contributions deserve to be recognized, and we can’t wait to showcase your achievements.

Today marks the anniversary of a moment that strengthened our commitment to patients and families across UAB. On this da...
02/02/2026

Today marks the anniversary of a moment that strengthened our commitment to patients and families across UAB. On this day, the Center for Palliative and Supportive Care received the official award letter from the General Endowment Fund of the UAB Health Services Foundation, providing vital support for the UAB Integrated Supportive Care Program.

This investment helped expand our mission: delivering whole‑person care that honors dignity, comfort, and quality of life at every stage of serious illness.

💚 Because of this support, we’ve been able to:
• Enhance access to supportive care services
• Strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork
• Improve patient and family experiences across UAB Medicine

We’re proud of how far we’ve come - and even more excited for the future we’re building together.

Thank you for being part of our journey toward compassionate, integrated care for all.

Here is your reminder to come and join in the fun! We hope to see you there tonight.
01/30/2026

Here is your reminder to come and join in the fun! We hope to see you there tonight.

The DOM has new Wellness Council co-chairs!A big congratulations to Associate Professor Sylvia Huang, Ph.D., and Assista...
01/30/2026

The DOM has new Wellness Council co-chairs!

A big congratulations to Associate Professor Sylvia Huang, Ph.D., and Assistant Nurse Manager Audrey Landry, RN, MSN, from Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, who will be stepping into the roles of co-chairs for the DOM Wellness Council.

They follow our inaugural leaders, Josh Stripling, M.D. (Infectious Diseases) and Kaitlyn Waugaman (Program Manager II, General Internal Medicine & Population Science), who dedicated the past two years to building and guiding the council.

Photo (L to R): Dr. Josh Stripling, Kaitlyn Waugaman, Dr. Sylvia Huang, and Audrey Landry.

Join Us for a Night of Community and Compassion at Cahaba Brewing!We hope you can join us this Friday, January 30, 2026,...
01/29/2026

Join Us for a Night of Community and Compassion at Cahaba Brewing!

We hope you can join us this Friday, January 30, 2026, at Cahaba Brewing between 5–9 PM for an evening that blends good company, great beer, and a powerful purpose.

We’re gathering to support Pediatric Palliative Care and Support at Children’s of Alabama, a program that provides comfort, dignity, and specialized care for children and families navigating some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Whether you stop by for a quick drink or stay for the whole evening, your participation makes a difference. Bring friends, spread the word, and help us lift up a program that touches countless families across Alabama.

Ever met a doctor who could use a little help with communication - or maybe a dose of empathy?Nine years ago, Kimberly K...
01/28/2026

Ever met a doctor who could use a little help with communication - or maybe a dose of empathy?

Nine years ago, Kimberly Kopecky, M.D., MSCI, felt the same way about herself. In the middle of her surgical residency, she pursued hospice and palliative medicine training so she could learn to navigate the hardest conversations doctors have with patients and families.

Today, Dr. Kopecky is a UAB surgeon specializing in high‑risk abdominal procedures—and she’s using what she learned to change how young doctors communicate. She co‑created The Empathy Project, a skills‑building game that helps trainees practice responding to emotionally charged questions with compassion instead of defaulting to technical explanations.

Her work shines a light on something we often forget: behind every medical question is a human emotion. And with the right training, empathy isn’t just a trait—it’s a skill every clinician can learn. 💙

Read the full article here:
https://www.uab.edu/reporter/research-innovation/surgeons-have-trouble-avoiding-the-cognitive-trap-this-game-can-help-them-get-out

Wishing you a peaceful New Year from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care As we step into 2026, we carry fo...
01/01/2026

Wishing you a peaceful New Year from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care

As we step into 2026, we carry forward the values of compassion, dignity, and hope that guide our work every day. The new year is a time to honor the journeys of patients, families, and caregivers, and to recommit ourselves to providing comfort and support in every moment.

May this year bring renewal, strength, and meaningful connections for you and your loved ones.

✨ Happy Kwanzaa from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! ✨As we honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa — u...
12/26/2025

✨ Happy Kwanzaa from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! ✨

As we honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa — unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith — we celebrate the strength of community and the power of shared values.

May this season bring light, reflection, and joy to you and your loved ones. 💚❤️🖤

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! 🎄This season, we celebrate the gi...
12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! 🎄

This season, we celebrate the gift of compassion, connection, and care. May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones. 💚

From our team to you and yours — wishing you comfort, hope, and happiness today and always.

✨ Happy Hanukkah from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! ✨As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we hon...
12/17/2025

✨ Happy Hanukkah from the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care! ✨
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we honor the values of hope, resilience, and togetherness that shine brightly during this season. May these eight days bring peace, comfort, and joy to you and your loved ones.

From our team to yours—thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you in care and compassion.

Just a friendly reminder that Letters of Intent for the Palliative Research Enhancement Project (PREP) awards are due on...
12/16/2025

Just a friendly reminder that Letters of Intent for the Palliative Research Enhancement Project (PREP) awards are due on Monday, January 26th by 5:00pm CST.

PREP supports innovative palliative and supportive care research by UAB investigators, with up to $25,000 available for projects that can be completed within two years. We welcome interdisciplinary ideas and especially encourage early-career investigators to apply in partnership with experienced UAB faculty members.

We’re excited to see the creative and impactful work our community brings to the table and look forward to another great year of palliative and supportive care research. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re considering submitting and LOI or have any questions, we are happy to help!

https://www.uab.edu/medicine/palliativecare/research/prep-awards

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Supportive Care And Survivorship Clinic/The Kirklin Clinic 2000 6th Avenue South, 3rd Floor
Birmingham, AL
35233

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