University Medical Center is expanding neurology care and related services with the addition of one of the state’s largest private neurology groups. Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine in Tuscaloosa joins UMC Dec. 12 as UMC-Neurology and Sleep Medicine and brings to UMC patients additional care for neurological diseases as well as new services for those…
Rural communities face barriers to health care, including transportation difficulties, financial challenges and limited health literacy. Yet innovative strategies, such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring, could help improve access and strengthen the rural health workforce, panelists said during a College of Community Health Sciences Grand Rounds Lecture. The discussion, “Beyond the Headlines: What’s…
Forty-two posters highlighting research in nutrition, population health, mental health care, health education and chronic conditions were featured at the College of Community Health Sciences 16th Annual Research and Scholarly Activity Day Nov. 20. The annual event highlights research being conducted by CCHS faculty, graduate students, resident physicians, fellows and medical students. “We have had…
Dr. Drake Lavender, director of Rural Programs at the College of Community Health Sciences, was recognized by the Southeastern Conference for his work to increase the physician workforce and access to health care in rural Alabama. In a piece titled “SEC Faculty Tackle Today’s Health Challenges” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Lavender was…
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, but people can reduce their risk with lifestyle changes, according to keynote speakers at the 24th Annual Rural Health Conference. Managing blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, using alcohol in moderation and not smoking are key,…
Dr. Drake Lavender, director of Rural Programs at the College of Community Health Sciences, was recognized by the Southeastern Conference for his work to increase the physician workforce and access to health care in rural Alabama. In a piece titled “SEC Faculty Tackle Today’s Health Challenges” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Lavender was…
Drs. Maryam Bidgoli and Abbey Gregg, assistant professors of community medicine and population health with CCHS, and Dr. Martha Crowther, chair of the CCHS Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, co-authored “Financial Perceptions and Subjective Well-Being Among Older Adults,” published in Frontiers in Psychology: Psychology of Aging. Click here to view the entire article.
Dr. Lea Yerby, associate professor of community medicine and population health at CCHS, received funding from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education for her project, “Expanding Access to Early Autism Services in Alabama: Strengthening Community Expertise.” The project aims to enhance statewide autism services by building local expertise and increasing access for young children.…
Dr. Samuel Gaskins of Northport, Ala., a former faculty member at the College of Community Health Sciences and long-time director of the College’s Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, died in October. “I extend my condolences to his family and to the many CCHS colleagues who worked closely with him,” said Dr. Richard Friend, dean of…
The College of Community Health Sciences has announced a new graduate degree program, the Master of Science in Translational Science and Medicine, with the first class beginning in fall 2026. Translational science bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, helping to turn scientific findings into real-world medical solutions. The new degree program, which…
