Members of the incoming 2017-18 classes of Rural Medical Scholars and Rural Community Health Scholars, programs of the College of Community Health Sciences, attended an orientation August 22 at Moundville Archeological Park in Moundville, AL. Eleven students are Rural Medical Scholars and nine are Rural Community Health Scholars. The orientation included program expectations, faculty and…
It’s a very common thing to hear about in the news. Heat-related illnesses are seen often in the summer months and athletes are not the only ones subject to this. People who participate in recreational activities outdoors are exposed to heat related illness as well. “It’s not just athletes,” said Dr. Brett Bentley, assistant…
Increased globalization, the opportunity to learn about diseases in developing countries and caring for some of the world’s poorest people are among the reasons the College is offering a curriculum in global health for medical students and residents. “There’s a lot of interest in this area,” said Dr. Jane Weida, associate professor of Family Medicine…
Students from the University of Alabama School of Medicine have named faculty, residents and clinical departments, including those on the Tuscaloosa Regional Campus, winners of the 2017 Argus Awards. The College also functions as the Tuscaloosa Campus in providing clinical education to a portion of third- and fourth-year School of Medicine students, and operates The…
Three medical students receiving their clinical education at the College were selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. The students are Salmaan Kamal, Paul Strickland and Ben Walters. Alpha Omega Alpha is a professional medical organization that recognizes excellence in scholarship and outstanding commitment and dedication to caring for others. In its role…
Behavioral health issues such as depression and anxiety are debilitating conditions and, unfortunately, common. But the integration of behavioral health and primary care services is proving successful in improving patient outcomes. The College of Community Health Sciences is exploring such an integrated model of care for University Medical Center, which it operates. In September, the…
By Jared Ellis, MD Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Associate Residency Director, University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program Late summer brings excitement about football, and hopes that the weather will soon cool off. However, it brings a risk that some have heard of, but few are familiar with: West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. This…
The College of Community Health Sciences is leading this year’s United Way of West Alabama fundraising campaign for The University of Alabama. UA has set a goal of raising $375,000, just a little more than last year’s goal, which was exceeded. “This University is very special,” Sarah Patterson, former head coach for UA women’s gymnastics,…
Dr. Martha Crowther joined the College of Community Health Sciences as a professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health and the Institute for Rural Health Research. Prior to joining the College, Crowther held faculty positions in the Department of Psychology in The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she…
Dr. Mercedes Morales-Aleman, assistant professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health and the Institute for Rural Health Research at the College of Community Health Sciences, was one of 30 faculty nationwide selected for the National Institutes of Health’s Future Research Leaders Conference. It is an honor to be selected,” said Morales-Aleman. “Few…
