Labor and delivery nurses at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, Alabama are going through extra training to help moms and babies prepare for an optimal birthing experience.

Breastfeeding can be easier if mothers know what to expect, and studies show that mothers have better experiences when prepared.

The clinical definition of menopause is going 12 months without a menstrual cycle, but women who’ve experienced it know that it’s far more than that.

The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends. Stay on track with your health goals by following some tips from UAB St. Vincent's. Making healthier choices during the holiday season is important to improve overall health and wellbeing.

Viruses spread fast during the cold and flu season, which peaks during the winter months. The good news is that the steps you take to avoid catching and spreading the flu also help with COVID-19.

As of Nov. 1, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority has assumed ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama to sustain patients’ access to the highest-quality care in Birmingham and surrounding communities.

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.

Interventional and structural cardiologist Dr. Hassan Alkhawam of UAB St. Vincent’s shares the types of advanced heart care available to the Birmingham community.

Dr. Katie Novitski, bariatric surgeon at UAB St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, Alabama, shares what weight loss treatment to consider to manage your weight.