High school students from rural Alabama communities have participated in programs this summer at The University of Alabama where they learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors and other health care professionals. Through the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program and the Rural Health Scholars Program, both part of the UA College of…
Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, professor of community medicine and population health with CCHS, co-authored “Community Perspectives and Environmental Justice Issues in an Unincorporated Black Township,” accepted for publication in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Amelia de los Reyes, EdD, MSN, RN, CTCP, director of Quality Improvement and Clinical Health Informatics for the UA Student Health Center, was nominated as one of Alabama’s Notable Nurses by the Alabama Nurses Association. de los Reyes was nominated for her service to the community and her commitment to make a difference in the…
The patient-provider relationship is the heart of health care, and key to a strong relationship is communication. Studies show that enhanced communication opportunities for patients and their providers strengthens their relationship, leading to patients who are more satisfied with their care, better able to manage medical conditions, demonstrate better adherence to treatment plans and show…
Technology provides a great way for adolescents to stay in touch with each other, but it can also negatively impact their mental health. Dr. Marisa Giggie, a psychiatrist at University Medical Center, explains the struggles of balancing the pros and pitfalls of technology and adolescents’ mental health. Your browser does not support the audio element.…
Before the introduction of non-invasive gynecologic surgery, patients would have to stay in the hospital for several days, or even weeks, due to large incisions made for procedures ranging from hysterectomies to removing ovarian cysts. Now, thanks to recent technology, patients can be back home within 24 hours. “A hysterectomy is still considered a major…
University Medical Center launched a new Patient Portal in May that provides additional and enhanced online services to its patients. With the new Patient Portal, UMC patients can view and manage appointments, more easily review prescriptions and request refills, complete paperwork prior to appointments and message securely with their provider and care team. A patient…
Eight College of Community Health Sciences graduate students received their Master of Science in Population Health Sciences degrees during The University of Alabama Spring Commencement May 7. Several of the students’ faculty members from the CCHS Department of Community Medicine and Population Health attended the commencement ceremonies. From left, Dr. Joy Bradley, assistant professor, and…
Thirty-one graduates of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Class of 2022 were recognized at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Senior Banquet May 12. As a regional campus of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, the College provides clinical education for a portion of third-…
Before the introduction of non-invasive gynecologic surgery, patients would have to stay in the hospital for several days, or even weeks, due to large incisions made for procedures ranging from hysterectomies to removing ovarian cysts. Now, thanks to recent technology, patients can be back home within 24 hours. “A hysterectomy is still considered a major…
