UAB Medicine

We are excited to announce that the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement for the UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System’s care sites in Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity to combine and optimize our collective strengths. Together we will sustain patients’ access to the highest quality care and give them access to a larger network at a time when other hospitals are closing. For more information, visit uabstv.org.

Our Guest and Hospitality Services team recognizes Customer Service Week with celebrations. This awesome team is comprised of patient transporters, patient and family advocates, guest services representatives, and other support staff. They play an integral role in our patient and guest experience. “I want to recognize the dedication of our Guest and Hospitality teams. Their commitment to compassionate care and exceptional services creates a welcoming environment and strengthens our reputation. I am proud of their efforts and grateful for the positive impact they make every day.” - John Brad Morrow We can't picture UAB Medicine without you, and thank you for all you do!

Meet Alex Posey, OTR/L, CSRS, an occupational therapist passionate about helping patients regain their independence after life-changing conditions. In this Q&A, Alex shares her insights on building strong relationships in inpatient rehab and her excitement for the upcoming rehab hospital, which will provide specialized care and advanced treatments. https://brnw.ch/21wNA5d

This week, we’re celebrating National Midwifery Week by honoring the incredible dedication and expertise of our nurse-midwives at UAB Medicine. As we recognize their vital role in our community, we’re also proud to celebrate the UAB School of Nursing's first cohort of Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) graduates. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and care!

Happy National Health Care Supply Chain Week! From October 6-12, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our UAB Medicine Supply Chain team. Their dedication ensures that our hospitals and clinics have the vital supplies needed to deliver top-notch patient care every day. Thank you for your hard work, innovation, and commitment to keeping our health care system running smoothly!

We are celebrating National Physician Assistant Week! Our physician assistants (PAs) challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care and work alongside world-renowned physicians to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Thank you to our UAB Medicine PAs!

Blaine Perkins shouted out UAB Medicine on his NASCAR race car for providing emergency care when he wrecked at Talladega Superspeedway in 2023. Did you see the UAB Medicine decal on Blaine Perkins No. 29 car today at Talladega Superspeedway during the Xfinity United Rentals 250? Learn more about the heroic work of our infield care center team after his wreck at Talladega in 2023: https://brnw.ch/21wNuxD

?? Hey, weekend nurses: we have new $20,000 sign-on bonuses that include your shift! Bonuses are available for full-time weekend shifts for experienced nurses and new graduates on select units. Join our six-time Magnet-designated nursing team at UAB Medicine! https://brnw.ch/21wNufW

During this National Gerontological Nursing Week, we would like to thank all of the nurses who have helped us achieve national recognition in geriatric care. Gerontological nurses can be found throughout UAB Medicine fulfilling many roles to meet the needs of patients.? Thank you for playing a key part in UAB Medicine's Age-Friendly Health System journey!

It's Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Week. We'd like to thank our UAB Medicine heroes for their continued commitment to their patients and profession that helps guide the future of health care and personalized medicine. Thank you for all you do!