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UAB Medicine Emergency Department sign on the exterior of the interactive classroom
June 18, 2026

UAB Medicine partners with Junior Achievement of Alabama to launch interactive Emergency Department Classroom

The interactive experience will introduce middle school students to healthcare careers while teaching financial literacy and economic responsibility.
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Caitlin and Chris Cater stand together smiling
June 17, 2026

Daughter’s kidney donation helps father reclaim his health

When kidney failure threatened Chris Cater’s future, his daughter Caitlin gave him the ultimate gift by becoming his living kidney donor.
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A woman who is using a wheelchair places items in the open trunk of her car
June 16, 2026

Severe weather preparedness tips for individuals living with disabilities

Severe weather can create additional challenges for people living with disabilities. A UAB expert shares practical tips for emergency preparedness
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Amber Pearson, a labor and delivery nurse at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham stands with her DAISY award
June 10, 2026

DAISY winner: Amber Pearson, RN

Amber Pearson, RN, received the DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham for going above and beyond for a patient during labor and delivery.
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Belinda Thomas and leadership stand in UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham at the nursing award ceremony
June 5, 2026

2026 Nursing Lifetime Achievement and Nurse Leader of the Year Award winners

Kasey Askew, LPN, received the DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair for going above and beyond for patients in the MedSurg unit.
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Kasey Askew, LPN stands with her DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent's St. Clair
June 3, 2026

DAISY Award winner: Kasey Askew, LPN

Kasey Askew, LPN, received the DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent’s St. Clair for going above and beyond for patients in the MedSurg unit.
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Kristina Victory, RN stands with her DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton
May 26, 2026

DAISY winner: Kristina Victory, RN

Kristina Victory, RN, received the DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton for going above and beyond for patients in the ICU.
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Cardiovascular team stands in the hallway of UAB St. Vincent's East with balloons and a banner that reads "Congratulations on 1000 lives changed"
May 26, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s East performs 1,000th WATCHMAN anti-stroke procedure

UAB St. Vincent’s East recently completed its 1,000th WATCHMAN procedure, offering AFib patients a long-term alternative to blood thinners.
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Heather Walker, Rn stands in UAB St. Vincent's East holding her DAISY Award.
May 21, 2026

DAISY winner: Heather Walker, RN

Heather Walker, RN, received the DAISY Award at UAB St. Vincent’s East for going above and beyond.
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baby sleeping in crib following safe sleep measures
May 19, 2026

Safe sleep for infants reduces risk of SIDS

UAB experts are sharing safe sleep recommendations to help parents and caregivers reduce the risk of SIDS and create safer sleep environments for infants.
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