UAB Medicine

12/26/2025

No diagnosis, no direction? UAB Medicine’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) offers hope through a collaborative, expert-driven approach using the latest technology in genetics and genomics to uncover answers and guide treatment.

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12/25/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones happy holidays from all of us at UAB Medicine! 💚 Thank you for trusting us with your health care, and we look forward to continuing to care for you in the year ahead. 🌟

12/24/2025

Help us spread some holiday cheer with the adorable little ones in the UAB Women & Infants Services RNICU! Dressed in their festive best, these precious babies even had a special visit from Santa, and they’re sure to warm your heart. ❤️🎄

NOTE: UAB supports "Back-to-Sleep" and these infants were monitored during the photoshoot.

12/24/2025

Conveniently located in downtown Birmingham, UAB Medicine Urgent Care is open seven days a week, offering expert care for your medical needs. With on-site X-ray and lab services, our providers can quickly treat minor illnesses and injuries. Walk-ins are welcome.

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12/24/2025

The American Heart Association is celebrating UAB Medicine’s work to advance research and treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a chronic disease that causes the heart muscle to become abnormally thick. Its Get With The Guidelines® 2025 Innovator Award recognizes UAB’s position at the forefront nationally for HCM care.

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The American Heart Association recognized UAB Medicine with a Get With The Guidelines® 2025 Innovator Award.

12/23/2025

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of shopping, cooking, and traveling — but for pregnant women, all that extra activity can exacerbate the discomfort of varicose veins, a common pregnancy concern. UAB Medicine’s Allison Davis, M.D., shares practical advice to help expecting mothers manage symptoms and stay comfortable.

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The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity but for pregnant women it can exacerbate the discomfort of varicose veins.

12/23/2025

During this holiday season, UAB Medicine celebrates the many faiths, traditions, and cultures represented across our community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to care for and celebrate alongside one another. 🌟

12/22/2025

Welcome to the UAB Women & Infants Center! Join us for a tour of our facility, where we will guide you through what to expect upon your arrival, during the delivery of your baby, and as you prepare to go home.👶🍼

12/22/2025

Peter Kolettis, M.D., a urologist, explains the purposes and steps of the most common male infertility procedures: varicocele ligation, vasectomy reversal, and s***m retrieval for IVF. He discusses working with colleagues in reproductive endocrinology to support each couple’s goals. Learn how urologists counsel patients to understand the factors that influence success with fertility procedures.

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UAB MedCast is ideal for physicians, and other medical professionals & highlights the latest clinical & research innovations at UAB Medicine.

12/19/2025

UAB Medicine’s Empowered Care program supports patients as they return home and learn to manage their health after a newly acquired disability. It connects them with the resources and support they need for better overall wellness.

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People with newly acquired disabilities often face big challenges after returning home following a hospital stay and inpatient rehabilitation services. They and their care partners can benefit greatly from post-rehabilitation transition programs, but there’s an urgent need for these services in Al...

12/19/2025

If you live or work in western Jefferson County and need pain management services, you now have a convenient new option. The UAB Medicine Pain Medicine Clinic at UAB Medical West is open in Bessemer and accepting new patients. Call 205-930-8966 today to make an appointment.

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12/18/2025

Festive gatherings can make it easy to drink more than you planned. UAB Medicine experts break down how to celebrate safely this holiday season, including tips to avoid blackouts, alcohol poisoning, and impaired driving.

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Knowing the safe limits for alcohol consumption is essential to keeping the holidays responsible and celebrating safely.