Grand Rounds

UAB Names New Leaders

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has named Brenda Carlisle as chief executive officer of UAB Hospital, and Susan Jennings as chief financial officer for t.... Read More
Mark Jackson, Executive Director of MASA, speaks for Odds are Alabama.
Grand Rounds

‘Odds Are Alabama’ Shines Light on Dangers of Fentanyl

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The Odds are that if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer, they will be laced with a deadly dose of Fentanyl. According to a 2022 DEA study, six out of.... Read More
The Alabama MGMA Board: Greg Hulsey, Todd Ledford, Tamekia Buchanon, Thalia Baker, Amy Fisher, Samantha Wiseman, Tony Palazzo, Lisa Beard.
Grand Rounds

Alabama MGMA Winter Conference

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The Alabama Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) held their Winter Conference at the Birmingham Hyatt Regency from Wednesday, March 1st to Friday, March 3rd. The openi.... Read More
Artist rendering of new Grandview FSED.
Grand Rounds

Grandview Opens FSED in Trussville

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

Grandview Medical Center held ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4th for the new Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED), opening in Trussville. The 12,500 square foot facility.... Read More
Clinical

Carter Monitors Feasibility of PCR Testing vs. Urine Cultures for UTIs

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay With the increase of PCR testing during the COVID pandemic, the use of PCR tests vs. antigen tests vs. cultures is being reexamined, with questions about t.... Read More
Cover of the March 2026 cover of Birmingham Medical News

March 2026

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:06 pm by kbarrettalley

The March 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!