This collection from the UAB Office of Marketing and Communications includes previously published content from UAB News, UAB Reporter, and Heersink School of Medicine News.
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Submissions from 2017
11-21-2017 To be rescheduled: Civil rights lawyers to speak on LGBTQ rights at UAB, Staff
11-20-2017 Community researchers join scientists to study impact of social determinants on health, Staff
11-20-2017 UAB awarded three grants to create academic pipeline for high school, college students, Staff
11-20-2017 UAB celebrates World AIDS Day by partnering with local agencies, Staff
11-17-2017 Nursing students impacting health globally through Serve Africa Day, Staff
11-17-2017 UAB this Week: Nov. 17, Staff
11-16-2017 Business students come face to face with 'invisible' working poor, Staff
11-16-2017 UAB physician-scientist receives Komen grant to conduct HER2-positive breast cancer research, Staff
11-15-2017 Study finds dieting and high-intensity exercise helpful in reducing risk of weight regain, Staff
11-15-2017 UAB student, professor recognized by prominent physical education organization, Staff
11-13-2017 Comprehensive study examines gun-related deaths and how to prevent them, Staff
11-13-2017 Neighborhood safety plays role in youth physical activity, Staff
11-10-2017 UAB expands Vision Therapy Clinic to provide treatment beyond prescription lenses, Staff
11-10-2017 UAB This Week: Nov. 10, Staff
11-9-2017 Travel course immerses UAB students in historic and contemporary public health issues across the Southeast, Staff
11-9-2017 WWII veteran's TAVR procedure provides opportunity to overcome one more challenge, Staff
11-8-2017 Nurses partner with families for a healthy future, Staff
11-8-2017 UAB highlighted in 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, Staff
11-8-2017 UAB hosts annual day of service, Staff
11-7-2017 UAB establishes Obesity Health Disparities Research Center, Staff
11-7-2017 UAB Orthopaedics becomes a department of the School of Medicine, Staff
11-6-2017 UAB Hospital to hold Veterans Day ceremony, Staff
11-6-2017 UAB Institute for Human Rights to host free guest lectures on the 2016 election, ethnic cleansing and unknowns about the Arab world, Staff
11-6-2017 UAB piano student wins state audition, will represent Alabama, Staff
11-3-2017 New drug combination therapy for cystic fibrosis shows promise, Staff
11-3-2017 New UAB ROTC training facility groundbreaking is Nov. 10, Staff
11-3-2017 UAB This Week: Nov. 3, 2017, Staff
11-2-2017 Study examines how man's best friend can help therapy patients improve, Staff
11-1-2017 Meneses appointed to NINR position, Staff
11-1-2017 Sepsis: the unknown medical emergency, Staff
11-1-2017 Study says fringe communities on Reddit, 4chan influence flow of alternative news to Twitter, Staff
10-31-2017 Addiction program focuses on caring for women with substance use disorders while pregnant, Staff
10-31-2017 Designs by UAB professor in demand around the world, Staff
10-31-2017 UAB Veterans Services hosts Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony Nov. 10, Staff
10-30-2017 UAB publication nominated for Association of Writers and Writing Programs award, Staff
10-27-2017 Birmingham 101 kicks off second year with focus on Ramsay High School, Staff
10-27-2017 UAB's tiniest patients dress in Halloween costumes made by their parents, Staff
10-26-2017 Cardiovascular disease prevention and intervention strategies for African-American men on tap at upcoming conference, Staff
10-24-2017 Becker's includes UAB as one of 100 hospitals with great heart programs, Staff
10-24-2017 UAB first in U.S. to use HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy on brain cancer, Staff
10-24-2017 UAB physician named to 2017 National Academy of Medicine Fellows, Staff
10-23-2017 Groundbreaking for new UAB medical complex in Gardendale set for Nov. 2, Staff
10-23-2017 Precision oncology in action: the UAB experience, Staff
10-20-2017 Two nursing students selected as RWJF Scholars, Staff
10-19-2017 UAB School of Medicine honors the EyeSight Foundation of Alabama, Staff
10-19-2017 UAB to host 2017 peace and justice studies conference, Staff
10-18-2017 Mona Fouad elected to National Academy of Medicine, Staff
10-18-2017 UAB Hospital named among top breast centers in the U.S., Staff
10-17-2017 Study suggests psychedelic drugs could reduce criminal behavior, Staff
10-17-2017 "Vocabby's World" program growing Birmingham children's language skills, Staff
10-16-2017 Wilbanks honored by AANA Foundation, Staff
10-13-2017 UAB art students, professor headed to Venice Biennale, Staff
10-12-2017 Donate a meal, help combat student hunger Oct. 20, Staff
10-12-2017 UAB hosts Blood Equality Medical Advisory Board to discuss changes in current blood donation policy regarding gay men, Staff
10-11-2017 UAB community comes together to help students prepare for the workforce, Staff
10-11-2017 UAB students propose innovative solutions to global issues at Clinton Global Initiative University, Staff
10-6-2017 Translational researchers at UAB received a $6.5 million grant to further investigate gout and associated diseases, Staff
10-5-2017 Moneyham to be inducted in Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, Staff
10-5-2017 National health care writer to be recognized by UAB for outstanding work in public health practice, Staff
10-4-2017 Alumnus Sam Hunt shares his memories of UAB, Staff
10-3-2017 Kwon receives R01 grant for reading difficulty in glaucoma patients, Staff
10-3-2017 UAB awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation, Staff
10-2-2017 Two faculty at UAB receive prestigious designations from the American College of Rheumatology, Staff
9-29-2017 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Staff
9-28-2017 Alabama Genomic Health Initiative lauded for collaboration by advocacy group, Staff
9-28-2017 Stroke patients benefit from at-home therapy video game trial, Staff
9-28-2017 Symposium focuses on successfully integrating Veterans into the workforce, Staff
9-27-2017 Alumnae fight cancer by fighting inequality, Staff
9-27-2017 Cast your vote for Shaq Jones to be the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain, Staff
9-27-2017 Three students recognized for excellence in oncology nursing, Staff
9-25-2017 UAB hosts community engagement event Oct. 6, Staff
9-22-2017 School of Nursing instructor named Academy of Emergency Nursing fellow, Staff
9-21-2017 UAB Callahan Eyewear will host fall trunk show Sept. 27, Staff
9-21-2017 UAB experts help write healthy brain guidelines, Staff
9-21-2017 UAB partners with Zipcar to offer car-sharing program, Staff
9-20-2017 Importance of lifetime care for adult congenital heart disease patients, Staff
9-20-2017 UAB adopts innovative imaging agent to improve detection of certain bladder cancers, Staff
9-20-2017 UAB dodge ball tournament set for Oct. 1, Staff
9-20-2017 UAB faculty one of 30 nationwide selected for award focused on developing the next generation of scientists, Staff
9-20-2017 UAB hosts national meeting of Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, Staff
9-19-2017 $20 million statewide grant to further plasma research, synthesize novel materials and improve technologies in manufacturing industries, Staff
9-19-2017 UAB alumna to be featured in Grand Central Station projection, Staff
9-18-2017 Casino Royale returns with Harlem in the 'Ham, Staff
9-18-2017 UAB Homecoming, "Blazers United," set for Oct. 1-7, Staff
9-18-2017 UAB Meadow Classroom to open Sept. 25 in Red Mountain Park, Staff
9-18-2017 UAB Medicine earns two prestigious Gage Awards from America's Essential Hospitals, Staff
9-18-2017 UAB receives $1.5 million endowment from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to research and develop practical solutions to health problems, Staff
9-15-2017 Peters to serve as president of Alabama Association of Professors of Educational Leadership, Staff
9-15-2017 Rehabilitation psychologists provide pathways to quality of life for the injured, ill, Staff
9-15-2017 UAB recognizes two downtown businesses for expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in Birmingham, Staff
9-14-2017 Baker appointed associate editor of public health preparedness and disaster response journal, Staff
9-14-2017 Diversity Cultural Advancement Team event features lessons on increasing creativity, Staff
9-13-2017 New approach to deadly lung disease may improve mortality rates, Staff
9-12-2017 School of Nursing exceeds $4 million in external funding for graduate student support, Staff
9-12-2017 UAB hosts addiction recovery walk at Railroad Park, Staff
9-11-2017 National program supports researchers in HIV prevention and cardiovascular disease, Staff
9-11-2017 New drug shown to lower risk of fracture in women with osteoporosis, Staff
9-11-2017 UAB will host electric vehicle expo as part of National Drive Electric Week, Staff
9-6-2017 UAB named Center of Excellence by Rett syndrome advocacy group, Staff
8-31-2017 UAB student named Student Health Policy Fellow, Staff
