Special Unit To Treat Nursing Home Patients With Coronavirus To Serve Jefferson County

The establishment of the unit is the first step in a larger plan to assist the community in managing and mitigating the pandemic.

Alabama Tops 900 COVID-19 Deaths

Alabama has reported more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks as the state tops 900 deaths.

Coronavirus Safety Programs Developed By UAB And The State Department Of Public Health To Support Higher Ed Statewide

The initiative will be supported by $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Funds.

New Face Covering Ordinance Issued In Jefferson County

Jefferson County health director Dr. Mark Wilson issued a face covering ordinance for Jefferson County beginning Monday.

Alabama Averages 1,000+ New COVID-19 Cases Over Last 3 Days

Jefferson County looks to pass Montgomery County with the most total cases of COVID-19, adding nearly 150 new cases Friday.

Alabama Tops 1,100 New COVID-19 Cases In One Day

Alabama posted its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases ever, topping 1,100 cases.

UAB Doctor Shares Her Experience Treating Coronavirus Patients In New York

Dr. Gretchen Winter says she was devastated by the losses, but there were bright moments as well.

953 New COVID-19 Cases, 25 Deaths Confirmed In Alabama

In just one day, the Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed 25 more COVID-19 deaths and 953 new cases.

UAB: Transplanting Organs From Hepatitis C-Positive Donors Decreases Wait Time For Recipients

The new program treats the newly-transplanted organs with antiviral therapy.

Alabama Reports 23 COVID-19 Deaths In 24 Hours

Tuesday, Alabama added 23 COVID-19 deaths to its total, as the 14-day case total passes 9,000.

Jefferson, Montgomery Counties Still Lead In New COVID-19 Cases

Jefferson and Montgomery counties continue to pace the state in new COVID-19 cases, as the state passes 30,000 cases.

Rise In Coronavirus Cases Brings New Concerns In Alabama

Alabama had more than 29,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Saturday, with more than 25 percent of cases reported in the last 14 days.

Alabama Approaches 30,000 COVID-19 Cases, 830 Deaths

The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to report high numbers of new COVID-19 cases.

Nearly 9,000 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Alabama In 2 Weeks

The Alabama Department of Public Health has reported almost 9,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the state in the last 14 days.

How To Plan For Your In-Person UAB Medicine Hospital Or Clinic Visit

Face masks are required and non-patient visitors will be restricted.

Alabama Tops 800 COVID-19 Deaths

The Alabama Department of Public Heath has confirmed more than 27,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 800 deaths.

UAB Researchers To Study One-Dose Antibiotic For Prevention Of Maternal And Infant Sepsis

The study is receiving support from the National Institutes of Health and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

UAB's O’Neal Cancer Center Named Center Of Excellence By MDS Foundation

It's the only care center in Alabama with this distinction.

University of Alabama At Birmingham Study: Women More Likely Than Men To Die Waiting For A Liver Transplant

Jayme Locke, M.D., director of UAB’s Comprehensive Transplant Institute, was the lead author.

UAB: Blood Supply Suffers As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues

Americans are encouraged to donate blood now and throughout the year.

UAB Doctor Receives Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Award

Dr. Rodney Tucker was honored for his care of patients nearing the end of their lives.

Alabama Confirms 531 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths

The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed nearly 27,000 cases of COVID-19 statewide.

UAB Hospital Featured In CBS Television Special On Unsung Coronavirus Heroes

In May, Harry Connick Jr. and a video crew stopped by to film the segment.

10 More COVID-19 Deaths Added To Alabama's Total

The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed 10 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Best Children’s Hospital In Alabama: U.S. News & World Report

See which hospital in Alabama is ranked the highest for children, according to U.S. News & World Report.

How To Stay Healthy While Working Out During The Coronavirus Pandemic

UAB nurse practitioner says exercising at home is the safest option.

Alabama Coronavirus Cases Continue To Rise: 7,555 In Last 2 Weeks

More than 7,500 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alabama in the last 14 days.

Miles College Gets Student COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Grant

Regions Bank has given Miles College a grant for a COVID-19 emergency relief fund for students.

Alabama Averages 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Last 2 Days

With two days of high numbers of new COVID-19 cases, Alabama has seen an average of 1,000 new cases a day over the weekend.

Alabama Tops 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases In One Day

Just two days after reporting a record number of new COVID-19 cases, Alabama sets another daily record for new cases.

Alabama Confirms More Than 6,200 COVID-19 Cases In 2 Weeks

The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed 6,275 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Record 849 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Alabama

Alabama reached a record-high 849 new COVID-19 cases in one day, and confirmed deaths two patients under 20 years old.

NHRA Mechanic Who Has Inspired Many During Coronavirus Recovery Discharged From UAB Hospital

Ervin “Jock” Allen spent 24 days on a ventilator.

UAB's Retinitis Pigmentosa Research Probes Role Of Enzyme

Results show that retinitis pigmentosa 59 is not a congenital disorder of glycosylation, as was long assumed.

Alabama Reports More Than 550 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 Deaths

In the last 24 hours, the Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed 555 new COVID-19 cases.

Couple Struggling With Sleep Apnea Finds Relief

Kirk Withrow was the first surgeon in Alabama to implant the Inspire device.

State Confirms 481 New COVID-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours

The Alabama Department of Health has added 481 new cases of COVID-19 to its total, which has now surpassed 21,000.

Alabama Confirms 26 New COVID-19 Deaths, Topping 700 Total

The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed 26 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours.

UAB, Red Cross, Partner For Birmingham Blood Drive This Week To Meet Critical Shortage Due To Coronavirus

The event is taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 through June 12 at the Theodore Event Center.

UAB Screening For Two Web-Based Healthy Lifestyle Trials

AMPLIFY and DUET provide information and support for those looking to make changes in diet and physical activity.