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February 19, 2025

UAB St. Vincent’s helps patients manage or even prevent diabetes

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.
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Vestavia Police Officer, Jerry Hughes
February 13, 2025

Routine medical exam may have saved police officer’s life

A police officer’s yearly exam at UAB St. Vincent’s Occupational Health Services in Vestavia Hills, AL, showed signs of advanced kidney and heart failure.
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Steve McCullars (Multiple Competency Clinic Technician, Nutrition Sciences Research) is monitoring blood pressure on unidentified female participant in a room in the Susan Mott Webb Nutrition Sciences Building, 2020.
February 11, 2025

Women’s heart health: Here is what you should know

Learn about heart disease in women, its unique symptoms, and effective prevention strategies. Experts from UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s share insights on protecting women's heart health.
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February 5, 2025

Patient finds hope and depression relief with ECT treatment

Angelia Elkins found hope and relief from treatment-resistant depression through electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at UAB St. Vincent’s East Behavioral Health. Learn about the effectiveness and safety of ECT from experts.
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February 5, 2025

43-year-old man’s life saved with open heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent’s

At 43-years-old, Dan Boatman underwent open heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent's East to remove a severe blockage in his left anterior descending artery, often referred to as the widow-maker.
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January 21, 2025

UAB St. Vincent’s cancer support services make a difference for survivors

UAB St. Vincent’s cancer support services, including Camp Bluebird, are making a significant difference in the lives of survivors. Read inspiring stories from Frankie Vickers and Louis Josef, who share their journeys and the impact of these programs.
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January 10, 2025

Clinical trial UAB St. Vincent’s testing medication to reduce blood clots in people with AFib

UAB St. Vincent’s is conducting an international clinical trial for a new anticoagulant medication for people with AFib to reduce the risk of blood clots. UAB St. Vincent’s is one of only two hospitals in Alabama conducting the trial.
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Lisa Costa hugs Taylor England Calvert at UAB St. Vincent’s.
December 23, 2024

NICU Families Unite to Thank UAB and UAB St. Vincent’s Care Teams

Three former UAB St. Vincent's and UAB NICU patients and their families traveled from across Alabama to share their gratitude for the physicians and nurses who made an impact in their NICU journey.
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December 20, 2024

UAB St. Vincent’s One Nineteen hosts summer culinary camp for kids

UAB St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is excited to host its summer culinary camp series designed for food enthusiasts ages 6 to 18. Guided by registered dietitian Madison Fogel, this immersive experience offers your child the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and hands-on learning.
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December 19, 2024

Dry January: How 31 Days of Sobriety Can Improve Health and Well-Being

Candace Perry, M.D., a psychiatrist at UAB St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health explains the benefits of eliminating alcohol consumption for one month. Dry January is a trending challenge to go the entire month of January without an alcoholic beverage.
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