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UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham interventional cardiology team led by Dr. Christopher DeGroat after performing the region’s first intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure to treat severely calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD).
September 9, 2025

Cardiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s performs innovative new treatment for peripheral artery disease

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.
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September 4, 2025

DAISY winner: Shana Coover, RN

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.
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August 26, 2025

DAISY winner: Rebekah Thomas, RN

Rebekah Thomas, nurse leader at UAB St. Vincent’s East, has been awarded the DAISY Award for her extraordinary leadership, patient care, and commitment to supporting her staff and hospital community.
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August 26, 2025

DAISY winner: Nila Baty, RN

An ICU patient and their family recognized Nila Baty, RN going above and beyond for patients at UAB St. Vincent's Blount. Nila was awarded the July 2025 DAISY Award.
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Mother walking her young daughter with a yellow backpack to school, holding hands on a sidewalk, symbolizing back-to-school season and family health.
August 21, 2025

Keeping the family healthy through back-to-school season

Back-to-school season often brings excitement, but also an increase in colds, flu, and other illnesses. Learn practical ways to reduce germs at home, in classrooms, and in the workplace to keep kids, parents, and teachers healthy this school year.
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August 13, 2025

UAB St. Vincent’s rolls out new name for maternity program

Discover the UAB St. Vincent’s Maternity Support Center, offering personalized maternity care, classes, tours, and lactation support in Birmingham, AL.
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Suzanne Cantley
August 8, 2025

Vaccine can help prevent painful shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that affects nearly one in three Americans, and up to 99% of people over 50 are at risk for it. Suzanne Cantley, DSN, CRNP, shares her expertise to answer common questions about shingles, risk factors, and the shingles vaccine.
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August 7, 2025

Kenny Shafer named CEO of UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham

Shafer joins UAB Medicine with more than a decade of health system leadership, most recently serving as chief executive officer of Johnson City Medical Center
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August 5, 2025

Packing school lunches: what experts want you to know

Packing healthy school lunches and snacks can be easier than you think. Experts share tips to keep kids involved, make food fun, and promote safe, nutritious habits.
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August 1, 2025

UAB St. Vincent’s NICU launches Bookworms reading program

UAB St. Vincent’s NICU joins the Bookworms program to boost infant brain development, support parent bonding, and reduce developmental risks.
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