UAB Physician Assistant Program Receives $1.4 Million Grant

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $1,492,465 grant to the UAB Physician Assistant Studies program to expand mental health training for students, i.... Read More

Christensen Named Director of Emergency Medicine at Cullman Regional

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

Mark Christensen, MD, Director of Emergency Medicine at Cullman Regional, has been named the new Director of Emergency Medical Services. Christensen has been serving as Direct.... Read More

UAB to Study Device That Monitors Traumatic Brain Injury

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will investigate the usefulness of a new non-invasive method to measure the expansion of hematomas in the brain. Jan Jan.... Read More

Evers Named Executive Director of EyeSight Foundation of Alabama

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

Barbara Evers is now serving as the new executive director of the EyeSight Foundation of Alabama (EFA) where she succeeds Torrey DeKeyser, who has retired after holding the po.... Read More

Can Personalized Screening with Genetic Testing Improve Mammogram Efficacy?

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

For decades, a routine annual mammogram has been the gold standard in breast cancer screening. It still is. But could a more precise, personalized screening plan that includes.... 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!