Tag: health
The ABCs of Bicycling Safety Tips
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Bicycling has become a new phenomenon in our city. With the addition of newly mounted bike stands filled with rentable green...
Teen Drivers and The Law
By Samuetta Hill Drew
As the school buses begin to roll again on Alabama’s roadways so do vehicles driven by newly licensed teen drivers. Many...
American Cancer Society Honors Outstanding Birmingham Volunteer with notable national award
Special to The Times
The American Cancer Society recognized UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad with the American Cancer Society St. George National Award.
The St. George National...
Distracted Walking – Heads Up Students!
By Samuetta Drew
Summer for Alabama students is quickly coming to a screeching halt. Statewide, students are preparing to return back to school. This means...
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Continues to Make Full Recovery
By Eboné Parks
The Birmingham Times
Count Tony Petelos among those who have an affinity for Cooper Green Mercy Health Services. The chief executive officer of...
What Jefferson County Commissioners Are Now Saying About Cooper Green Mercy...
A bitterly divided Jefferson County Commission voted in August 2012 to downsize Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. It was a decision that led to rancor...
Occupational therapists explore the serious side of play
From UAB Magazine
Children’s play isn’t, well, child’s play. It’s a stepping stone to adulthood, says Laura K. Vogtle, professor and director of UAB’s Postprofessional...
African-Americans the largest group of minorities in need of organ transplants
By Nathan Turner Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Angela Johnson of Pell City is among the fortunate ones.
The mother of two started receiving dialysis treatments in...
Surprise act of kindness gives Pell City woman new kidney, second...
By Nathan Turner Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Shanda Whitten of Jemison always knew she wanted to make a contribution to the world larger than herself....
UAB Health Smart Center helps people stay well
By Nathan Turner Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
A high percentage of visitors to the UAB Health Smart Center in downtown Birmingham are afflicted with diabetes...