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Headshot of Dr. Hirenkumar Jani, MD (Internal Medicine - UAB St. Vincent's Primary Care, Chilton), October 2025.
November 12, 2025

New primary care clinic in Clanton

UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s has opened a new primary care clinic in Clanton, led by Hirenkumar Jani, M.D. The clinic provides complete, personalized care for adults with a focus on prevention and chronic condition management.
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A caregiver gently wraps a blanket around an older adult sitting by a sunny window, symbolizing compassionate senior care and caregiver support at home.
November 11, 2025

Tips for supporting senior adults

Caregivers play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults. Learn UAB expert insights and practical tips for at-home senior care, along with UAB resources designed to help caregivers and their loved ones thrive.
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Fresh pumpkin cut into slices and cubes on a wooden cutting board with a knife and bowl of seeds, illustrating healthy cooking and nutrition benefits of pumpkin.
November 10, 2025

The health benefits of adding pumpkin to your diet

Pumpkins offer more than seasonal flavor. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham share how pumpkin’s vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber support immune, skin and heart health, and creative ways to add it to meals.
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Person outdoors in winter clothing sneezing into a tissue, illustrating cold and flu season and the importance of protecting immune health.
November 7, 2025

Four tips to fight illness this cold and flu season

As cold and flu season approaches, protecting the immune system is essential for maintaining good health. UAB experts explain how to strengthen the immune system naturally through a balanced diet, regular exercise, proper sleep, and good hygiene.
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A nurse in blue scrubs sits on a couch and talks with a middle-aged man, showing him a medical device.
November 1, 2025

Diabetes education and support at UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s provides diabetes education and wellness programs to help patients manage high blood sugar and live healthier lives. The ADA-recognized Outpatient Diabetes Education Center offers expert support, exercise programs, and community outreach across central Alabama, empowering patients to take charge of their health.
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Children dressed in bright Halloween costumes run outside a house with festive decorations, highlighting the importance of visibility and safety while trick-or-treating.
October 24, 2025

Tips to prevent traumatic brain injuries this Halloween

Halloween fun can quickly turn dangerous without proper safety precautions. UAB Medicine’s Dr. Nicole Bentley explains how families can prevent traumatic brain injuries by following key safety tips. From visibility to supervision, these steps help ensure trick-or-treaters enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween.
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UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton Wound Center care team stands outside the hospital in Clanton, Alabama, holding an Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award from RestorixHealth, recognizing superior wound care and patient experience.
October 22, 2025

UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton Wound Center receives Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award

UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton Wound Center has received RestorixHealth’s Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award, recognizing exceptional care, compassion, and healing outcomes. The Clanton-based team continues to deliver high-quality wound treatment focused on restoring health and improving patients’ quality of life.
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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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Haddie Furlong, RN, stands smiling with her DAISY Award in front of the DAISY Award banner at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham.
October 20, 2025

DAISY winner: Haddie Furlong, RN

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham nurse Haddie Furlong, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. Recognized by patients and peers, Haddie’s compassion, positivity, and commitment to quality care reflect the spirit of nursing excellence at UAB St. Vincent’s.
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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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