UAB Medicine

11/28/2025

UAB Medicine nurse Andrea Blizzard was born prematurely, but she never imagined that the support she and her mom received would one day influence her career. Today, she takes care of preemies in the UAB Continuing Care Nursery, where she often shares her survival story with parents.

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Being a nurse in the UAB Continuing Care Nursery isn’t just about caring for preemies – it’s also about supporting the parents.

11/28/2025

Older adults often rely on caregivers to help manage medications, prevent falls, support mental well-being, and navigate unexpected health concerns. Learn more about UAB Medicine’s resources and services, and hear from Andrew Duxbury, M.D., as he shares expert tips to make at-home geriatric care safer and more effective.

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At the UAB Medicine, there are resources to help caregivers effectively support the health and well-being of aging adults.

11/27/2025

If you have chronic back pain, joint disease, or disk problems, get care close to home at the UAB Medicine Pain Medicine Clinic at UAB Medical West. Conveniently located in Bessemer, we offer the full range of pain management services, including radiofrequency nerve ablation and spinal cord stimulator implants.

📞 Call 205-930-8966 today to make an appointment.

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from UAB Medicine! Today, we’re especially grateful for our dedicated employees, the supportive community around us, and the patients who trust us with their care every day.🦃🧡

11/26/2025

Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive system and make up about 11% of new cancer diagnoses each year. But early detection saves lives. Regular screenings like Pap smears and HPV testing, along with knowing your family history and risk factors, are key to prevention and early treatment.

Learn more at uabmedicine.org/womenscancer, or call 205-996-4662 to make an appointment with UAB Gynecologic Oncology.

11/26/2025

We loved spending time with our ED team at last week’s beam signing! It was a chance to recognize their dedication to patient care through construction, with leadership on-site to host breakfast and hand out special ED T-shirts to show appreciation for everything they do. 💚

11/26/2025

Finding the right wheelchair can be life-changing. UAB Medicine’s Wheelchair Seating and Assessment Program helps patients across Alabama gain greater comfort, mobility, and independence through customized solutions tailored to their unique needs.🧑‍🦼

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When it comes to finding the right wheelchair, no two patients are the same, as needs can vary greatly depending on condition and lifestyle.

11/25/2025

To celebrate Prematurity Awareness Month in November, we put together a heartwarming slideshow picturing babies in the UAB Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) and how they look today. From tiny fighters to thriving kids, see how far these children have come, thanks in part to the life-changing care provided by the UAB RNICU team.

11/25/2025

Healing meets innovation at the UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion. ✨ With expert-designed spaces, advanced equipment, and therapy gyms on every floor, patients gain the tools and confidence to return to everyday life.

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11/25/2025

Not all cancer centers are built for the complexity of re**al cancer care. The UAB O'Neal Cancer Center is now one of just 119 U.S. centers accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer. Find out what this means for patients.

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The UAB O’Neal Cancer Center earned accreditation from the NAPRC, making UAB one of only two centers in Alabama to hold this designation.

11/24/2025

Placenta accreta spectrum, which refers to a placenta that attaches too deeply, is a little-known condition with serious risks for pregnant women. Warner Huh, M.D., joins Akila Subramaniam, M.D., and Haller Smith, M.D., to discuss the condition’s rising incidence, how it is diagnosed, and how team-based planning improves outcomes.

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11/24/2025

UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Amit Momaya, M.D., led a new study linking which pitches put the most stress on a pitcher’s arm, and how young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. ⚾

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UAB ortho surgeon identifies which pitching styles are linked to MLB arm injuries and shares expert advice to help prevent long-term damage.