Inspired by the kindness of nurses during her mother's ovarian cancer battle, Kallie McDonald pursued a nursing career. Now at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, she offers comfort and support to patients, honoring her mother’s memory and making a lasting impact.
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Christina Munzy, M.D., and Olivia Van Gerwen, M.D., at the UAB Vaginitis Clinic, join Warner Huh, M.D., to discuss the prevalence, causes, treatments, and management of recurrent and severe cases of #Vaginitis using the latest diagnostic tools.
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As National #HighBloodPressure Education Month comes to an end, UAB Cardiovascular Institute emphasizes the impact of high blood pressure on the body. With signs & symptoms often going unnoticed, regular blood pressure checks to detect & monitor any changes are important.
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We are excited to announce another Doula Day for Wednesday, June 5, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room 5320 of the UAB Women & Infants Center. We also are inviting our labor & delivery nurses to join us for an open conversation on ways to enhance our overall patient care. #Doulas

Clifton Booth, 47, donated a kidney in 2018 after noticing subtle messages & receiving encouragement from another living donor. A father of 6, Booth has zero regrets about his decision. Read the story of what led him to give the gift of life. #KidneyDonor
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As we observe #MemorialDay , we want to take a moment to pay tribute and show our gratitude to the courageous individuals who selflessly gave their lives in service to our country. Today and every day, we remember their sacrifice and express our deepest appreciation. 🇺🇸

Visit June Coffee Co's downtown Birmingham location this month to support the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine (CPM). June Coffee Co will donate 2% of their sales in May, Mental Health Awareness Month, to directly support the CPM Crisis Clothes Closet.
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This week is #HealthcareDocumentation Integrity Week! Help us celebrate our clinical documentation teams who provide oversight and support of electronic medical records to help ensure clinical documentation integrity.💚

May is National #CriticalCare Awareness Month. 🎉 Thank you to our Critical Care team for all of their hard work and dedication!

May is Stroke Awareness Month! Join us in recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke and promoting the transformative power of rehabilitation for survivors. Let's spread awareness, and together, we can make a difference. #UABSpainRehab #RehabilitationMatters

It’s #HealthcareTechnology Management Week! Not always in the spotlight, these UAB Medicine team members operate behind the scenes, making sure equipment and systems are working properly. We celebrate our biomed technicians and clinical engineers for all they do! 💚👏

May is #Stroke Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke, including the importance of knowing the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. to effectively identify and respond to a stroke.🧠⏱️

Listen in and learn about UAB's new Hepatocellular Carcinoma Clinic, which brings together relevant specialists so patients can leave one appointment with a diagnosis and a care plan built by the entire team. brnw.ch/21wK1oN

Did you know that #Preeclampsia can develop after 20 weeks of pregnancy, often in the third trimester, but can also manifest up to six weeks after childbirth? Brian Brocato, D.O., a specialist at UAB Medicine, provides insight into this condition.
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Two devices for preventing blood clots are allowing many patients to stop taking blood thinners completely. Dr. McElderry explains what has made these devices easier and faster to install, with complication rates well below 1%. brnw.ch/21wJXSy

Lucy Emonina and her daughter, Ovuke’ McCoy, both were born with a serious heart condition and later received #HeartTransplants . Still, they have enjoyed active lives, and plan to work as volunteers this summer at the Transplant Games of America.🫀✨
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Join a #Type2Diabetes clinical trial funded by the NIH. Led by Dr. Rita Basu, this study is seeking adults aged 25-80 with type 2 diabetes. If you meet these criteria & want to contribute to groundbreaking research, please call 205-934-1921 or email [email protected].

Today we celebrate those individuals who work tirelessly in our accounts receivable financial areas to ensure that our nationally-ranked health care organization is a successful business operation. Happy National #AccountsReceivable Appreciation Day! 👏

A recent study published in NEJM and led by UAB researchers, building on previous UAB-led trials, found that a single dose of azithromycin, a common antibiotic, reduced the risk of #MaternalSepsis or death by 33% in women who delivered vaginally.
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UAB Medicine’s Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit has been awarded the prestigious gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from AACN Critical Care. Our Cardiac Care Unit and Acute Trauma Care Unit also received silver-level awards. Congratulations to you all!🌟👏
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