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As technology advances, knee replacement surgery offers improved precision, faster recovery, and implants that can last decades. UAB St. Vincent’s orthopedic specialist Jerry Ambrosia, M.D., shares key insights to help patients navigate surgery with confidence.

Perimenopause is a natural yet often confusing phase for many women. Dr. Sarah Whitehead, gynecologist at UAB St. Vincent’s, explains the signs, symptoms, and effective ways to navigate this transitional period with confidence and support.

Stephen Stair, M.D., FACP, and James “Stu” Booth, M.D., MSHI, have been named associate chief medical information officers (ACMIOs) for UAB Medicine. They will guide implementation of the new Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform, serving as go-to sources of information, education, and updates throughout the transition.

Discover how at-home cancer screening kits are transforming early detection. Learn from Dr. Laura Dover at UAB St. Vincent’s about their benefits, limitations, and the future of multi-cancer detection tests.

Portions and serving sizes are important to know when determining how to get essential nutrients and maintain a healthy weight.

Learning how to read and understand nutrition labels is an important part of making informed decisions about food and nutrition. Understanding food labels can make shopping for food easier.

Discover how a noninvasive coronary calcium score screening can help assess heart disease risk before symptoms appear. Learn from UAB experts about this screening tool and its benefits.

UAB St. Vincent’s cardiologist Munish Goyal, M.D., shares his top six signs that it is time to see a heart specialist before a cardiac event occurs.

UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers a complete program to help patients manage their diabetes. The facility includes fitness, weight loss, nutrition counseling, and much more. But the care team also focuses on those with pre-diabetes or are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, which often can be prevented.