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Jennifer Parker
October 16, 2026

UAB heart transplant patient and organ donation advocate walks the talk

Read Jennifer Parker's story about overcoming breast cancer and a heart transplant turned a page for her advocacy.
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Ronnie Hubbard sitting on a mound in Africa
October 13, 2026

New technology at UAB St. Vincent’s East enables better testing for lung cancer

When a small lung nodule grew, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy helped UAB St. Vincent’s East physicians biopsy it and diagnose lung cancer sooner.
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Care team at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton stand in front of CT scanning machine that can perform scans on entire organs in a short amount of time.
February 25, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton installs new system for scanning entire organs

UAB St. Vincent's Chilton is home to a state-of-the-art CT imaging system that provides high definition imaging across the entire body.
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Dr. Brian Flanagan stands with UAB St. Vincent's East's new bronchoscopy robotic technology.
January 13, 2026

Advanced bronchoscopy technology comes to UAB St. Vincent’s East

UAB St. Vincent’s East has introduced new robotic bronchoscopy technology to support earlier, more accurate detection of lung cancer. The minimally invasive approach allows physicians to safely reach and biopsy small lung nodules that were previously difficult to access.
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Ovarian and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Woman Holding Teal Ribbon on Lower Abdomen
January 6, 2026

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of screening and prevention

Cervical cancer often develops slowly and may not cause symptoms early on. Staying proactive, HPV vaccination, and regular screening play a critical role in early detection and prevention.
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A person wearing a light purple shirt places a purple awareness ribbon on their chest, symbolizing testicular cancer awareness.
December 8, 2025

What men should know about testicular cancer and early detection

Testicular cancer is most common among young men and often curable when detected early. Learn the key symptoms and how to perform a testicular self-exam to support early detection and overall health.
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A woman receives a mammogram, guided by a health care professional, representing expert breast cancer screening and prevention services in Birmingham, Alabama.
October 21, 2025

Breast cancer prevention tips: What the experts want you to know

Dr. Carter Capra at UAB St. Vincent’s share key breast cancer prevention and early detection tips for women of all ages. Learn how diet, exercise, and regular screenings can lower risk and support long-term health. Understand risk factors and the importance of proactive care from trusted physicians.
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A professional and focused Asian female doctor in scrubs is working and reading medical research on her laptop in her office at a hospital.
October 14, 2025

The importance of proactive care for prostate cancer

One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. UAB Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Nix shares insight on risk factors, symptoms, and how proactive screening and modern treatment advances are helping men detect prostate cancer early and protect long-term health.
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July 16, 2025

Doctor becomes patient after unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis

Dr. Jason Junkins, a local urgent care physician, was shocked to learn he had prostate cancer after a routine colonoscopy for iron deficiency. With normal PSA levels and no symptoms, his case underscores the importance of digital rectal exams alongside PSA screening. His experience offers a critical reminder for men to be proactive about their health.
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