Tag: health
New clinic to help women with at-risk medical history prevent pregnancy
Savannah Koplon
UAB News
UAB Medicine’s Complex Contraception Clinic is now open at the John N Whitaker Building. The Complex Contraception Clinic will serve women with...
Ellis: Save ALL The Children
By Glenn Ellis
“All my life America has taught me to raise the children and save America. Now, we’re talking about saving the children, and...
UAB Prof. Jessica Scoffield Becomes First Recipient of Notable Fellowship
By Emily Stembridge
UAB News
Jessica Scoffield, Ph.D., assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is the first recipient of a new...
Drew: Stay Safe This Summer When Snorkeling
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Summer is now official, and temperatures are beginning to spike. As temperatures climb to the mid and upper 90° Fahrenheit people...
Ellis: Beat The Heat and Drink Water
By Glenn Ellis
There's a lot to do when the weather is right in the summertime. Unfortunately, too much fun in the sun can be...
Angelia Strode Survived 3 Heart Attacks Before Turning 50
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Welcome to Third Thursdays! This series—published in the Birmingham Times on the third Thursday of every month—highlights area citizens who...
Drew: Part III: Measles, Your Child and Your Summer Plans
By Samuetta Hill Drew
This is the final article in the series about protecting your child at home and abroad when on summer vacation. It...
Ellis: How mosquitoes make life miserable
By Glenn Ellis
Regardless of where you live in the United States, this time of year brings something (other than hot weather) that affects everyone:...
Drew: Part II: Measles, your child and summer plans
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Last week’s article reviewed the seriousness of the measles disease and why. It also addressed possible health ramifications for children who...
Ellis: Gout, summer and cookouts
By Glenn Ellis
Summer is filled with fun outdoor activities, increased exercise, cookouts, and travel making it the favorite season for many, but if you...
