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July 7, 2026

What experts want you to know about ticks

Learn how to prevent tick bites, safely remove ticks and recognize symptoms of tick-borne illnesses.
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July 2, 2026

Water safety information parents should know

UAB experts share water safety tips to help prevent drownings and other water-related injuries.
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Young boy holding a sparkler firework at dusk
July 1, 2026

Fireworks safety and first aid for burns and injuries

UAB experts share fireworks safety tips to help prevent burns, lacerations and serious eye injuries, plus when to seek emergency medical care.
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June 22, 2026

How to support children’s mental health during summer break

Parents and caregivers looking for ways to support children’s mental health during summer can benefit from maintaining routines, prioritizing downtime, encouraging healthy social interaction and keeping open lines of communication.
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Couple having appointment with fertility doctor in clinic. Patient consultation
June 18, 2026

What men should know about fertility

UAB Medicine’s Peter Kolettis, M.D., shares what men should know about fertility, including lifestyle factors, evaluation timelines and available treatment options.
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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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