In most cases, postmenopausal bleeding is caused by a thinning of the uterine lining, vaginal atrophy, fibroids or endometrial polyps, but in a small number of cases it could be a sign of endometrial cancer – a malignancy of the uterine lining. “Any woman who has bleeding after menopause, we want to assess it,” said…

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis and affects more than 32 million U.S. adults. It can damage any joint, but most commonly affects joints in the knees, hips, hands, feet and spine. With osteoarthritis, the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time and can cause pain, stiffness and swelling,…

Dr. James Reeves joined the College of Community Health Sciences as associate professor and director of The University of Alabama Wellness Clinic, which is operated by the College. In the role, Reeves is responsible for developing and managing the Wellness Clinic, whose mission is to provide a comprehensive approach for ensuring the health of UA…

The University of Alabama begins its ninth year of providing flu shots to students, faculty and staff at campus locations throughout the fall in a campaign that began September 3 and will last through mid-November. The vaccines are provided at no costs and with no health insurance required. The goal of the annual campaign, led…

Dr. James Leeper, who retired June 1 from the College of Community Health Sciences faculty after 43 years, has received designation as Professor Emeritus by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. Leeper was professor of community medicine and population health and director of Education and Evaluation for the College’s Rural Programs. With the Professor…

Global health needs to be coordinated, supported and sustained, with countries, multilateral organizations and academic institutions working in partnership on efforts that meet pressing needs and that benefit everyone. That’s according to Dr. Matt Dasco, associate professor of internal medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch and director of Academic Partnerships for UTMB’s Center…

The work and materials of Dr. Alan Blum, professor and Gerald Leon Wallace, MD, Endowed Chair of Family Medicine for the College of Community Health Sciences, was included in a recent article in the business magazine Fast Company to mark the 50th anniversary of the television cigarette advertising ban. Blum is also founder and director…

Eleven students studying to become physicians and other health-care professionals with plans to practice in rural Alabama communities attended an orientation session August 18 at the College of Community Health Sciences. The students comprise the current classes of the College’s Rural Medical Scholars Program and Rural Community Health Scholars Program. The orientation included an overview…

Dr. Karen Burgess, associate professor and chair of pediatrics for the College of Community Health Sciences, has been named executive director of The University of Alabama Student Health Center. She will also continue in her current role at CCHS as chair of the Department of Pediatrics. Burgess, who is also a practicing pediatrician at University…

Summer Food Safety Summer is a great time for outdoor picnics and barbecues, but it also brings a potential for food poisoning if those outdoor treats aren’t kept at a safe temperature. University Medical Center dietician Suzanne Henson said there are several ways to keep potential problems at bay, and she explains how to keep…