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UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026

The moves added specialty services from men’s health to spine care and osteoporosis follow-up, broadening access across central Alabama.

April 15, 2026

Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day

State agencies honored Dr. William Curry for his dedication to rural healthcare, highlighting his role in establishing medical school pipeline programs.

Wesley Walter

November 21, 2025

Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House

Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate.

Wesley Walter

September 5, 2025

American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants

Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back.

Wesley Walter

August 5, 2025

DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama

Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state.

Wesley Walter

February 24, 2025

IV Bag Drip Intravenous medication for hospital use

Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane

The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11.

Wesley Walter

October 16, 2024

Sewell to join UAB Medicine for NICU Bookworm Program vending machine launch

UAB and Children’s of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms program in 2021.

December 14, 2023