Business

2020 Alabama Health Care Year in Review

Dec 16, 2020 at 05:52 pm by steve

Prior to COVID-19, most healthcare providers were benefiting from a strong economy, low unemployment and increased patient insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.... Read More

Clinical

UAB Opens Uterine Transplant Program First in Southeast, Fourth In United States

Dec 16, 2020 at 05:50 pm by steve

Infertility can be emotionally challenging for anyone. For women born without a uterus or who lose theirs' to illness and surgery, it can be devastating, with a finality that.... Read More

Clinical

UAB Opens a Post-COVID Treatment Program for Patients with Longer-Term Symptoms

Dec 15, 2020 at 02:47 pm by steve

One of the most frightening aspects of COVID-19 is the fact that some patients struggle with symptoms for months after their recovery from the disease. These patients, sometim.... Read More

Clinical

3-D printing technology paves way for successful ankle replacement surgery

Dec 15, 2020 at 02:44 pm by steve

The term "joint replacement" generally invokes thoughts of hip or knee replacement, but thanks to new technology, total ankle replacement is now an option for patients with av.... Read More

Grand Rounds

Hindman Joins Brookwood as Chief Nursing Officer

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:43 pm by steve

Robbie Hindman has joined Brookwood Baptist Medical Center as chief nursing officer (CNO) while continuing her role as CNO of the Brookwood Baptist Health System. Most recentl.... Read More