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.

UAB St. Vincent’s Blount Wound Center has earned RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction awards, recognizing exceptional wound healing outcomes and superior patient care in Oneonta, Alabama. The team’s dedication continues to set the standard for wound treatment and recovery.

UAB Medicine continues to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care across Alabama with the launch of new clinical services in family medicine, behavioral health, Mohs surgery, and epilepsy care. These new offerings strengthen UAB’s statewide presence and commitment to advancing health care for all Alabamians.

UAB Medicine continues to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care across Alabama with the launch of new clinical services in family medicine, behavioral health, Mohs surgery, and epilepsy care. These new offerings strengthen UAB’s statewide presence and commitment to advancing health care for all Alabamians.

UAB St. Vincent's Maternity Support Center shares guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on how to best create a safe sleep environment for babies.

After suffering a stroke, Ruben Vuittonet found strength in origami during his recovery at UAB Medicine’s Spain Rehabilitation Center. His intricate crane artwork now symbolizes resilience, healing, and gratitude for the care he received in Birmingham, Alabama.

UAB St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health welcomes Sandrea Lawler, PMHNP-BC, to the outpatient team at UAB St. Vincent’s East. She provides compassionate care for adults with behavioral health conditions, with a special interest in helping newly diagnosed young adults.

UAB St. Vincent’s, in partnership with UAB eMedicine, has launched Tele-ICU services at Blount, St. Clair, and Chilton hospitals. This technology connects patients to UAB’s critical care experts 24/7, improving access, reducing transfers, and keeping families closer to home.

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham became the first hospital in the region to perform a groundbreaking intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure for peripheral artery disease. This innovative technology uses soundwaves to safely open blocked arteries and improve patient outcomes.

After going above and beyond for patients and peers in the UAB St. Vincent's Blount Emergency Department, Shana Coover, RN is a recipient of the July 2025 DAISY Award.