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.

Mark your calendars for June 3, 2026, at 12 PM!We’re thrilled to welcome Jacob J. Strand, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, as the 2026 ...
04/29/2026

Mark your calendars for June 3, 2026, at 12 PM!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jacob J. Strand, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, as the 2026 Deane K. Corliss Palliative and Supportive Care Lecture Series. His talk is "Compassion at Scale: Digital Health Innovations in Palliative & Supportive Care."

Dr. Strand brings world‑class training from Mayo Clinic, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard’s Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Today, he serves in leadership at Mayo Clinic and is advancing the field through innovative research that blends palliative care, oncology, and machine learning to better support patients and families.

This is a session you won’t want to miss.

We’re excited to invite exhibitors to join us at the Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit, takin...
04/23/2026

We’re excited to invite exhibitors to join us at the Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2026 Innovation Summit, taking place August 27–29, 2026 in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama.

This Summit brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping the next era of palliative care and hospice. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
~Connect directly with healthcare professionals and decision‑makers
~Showcase your products, services, and solutions
~Build meaningful partnerships that advance compassionate care
~Be part of a forward‑thinking community committed to improving quality of life

If your organization is passionate about innovation, impact, and elevating palliative care and hospice, we’d love to have you with us.

👉 Secure your exhibitor space and help us forge the future together.
Visit our website for details: www.uab.edu/pcsummit

Upcoming Presentation at the Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference! This Friday, April 10th, at the Southern...
04/08/2026

Upcoming Presentation at the Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference!

This Friday, April 10th, at the Southern Gerontological Society’s annual conference in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Ronit Elk will be joining a powerful panel to speak on “Innovative Advocacy Approaches For and By Older Black Americans.”

Dr. Elk will be presenting alongside four dynamic leaders whose voices and experience enrich this important conversation:
• Linda Trainer
• C. Nathaniel Brown
• Rev. J.R. Finney
• Rev. Bernadine Daniels

Let’s continue pushing for equity, representation, and innovation in aging and advocacy.

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Shena Gazaway and Dr. Rachel Duncan Wells will be presenting next month al...
04/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Shena Gazaway and Dr. Rachel Duncan Wells will be presenting next month alongside Brandon Varilek at the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association’s Annual Meeting. The title of their keynote presentation is "Finding Your Folks: The Importance of Building Social Networks as Palliative Care Clinicians."

Their leadership and expertise continue to elevate the field of hospice and palliative care.

Congratulations to this outstanding team on such a meaningful opportunity!

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

📅 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. 💙

🌟 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.

💚 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!

🔗 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.

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

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Birmingham, AL
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