Gigantic New Cancer-Fighting Tool Arrives at UAB
Emma, a cyclotron, a vital cancer-fighting tool, aims beams of protons at tumor sites to treat many forms of the disease.
Pioneering Private Patient Advocates
To navigate the U.S. health system, it helps to have an experienced pilot.
UAB’s Intensive Care for Rural Clinics
Management agreements between UAB Hospital and three rural hospitals is relieving pressure on UAB, preserving local economies and saving lives.
Moving Day for The Shoals’ Biggest Hospital
The new NAMC will feature a fully accredited chest pain center and labor and delivery unit with two natural birthing suites, plus an array of new equipment.
Disaster Graduate School
At the Center for Domestic Preparedness, in Anniston, first-responders from across the nation prepare to handle worst-case scenarios.
UAB Study: Cannabidiol Useful Against Epilepsy
The study showed use of CBD oil reduced adverse events and seizure severity, in addition to a reduction in overall seizure frequency.
The Opioid Crisis Goes to Court
Cities and counties across Alabama turn to the courts to find help in dealing with an addiction that’s especially rampant here.
Encompass Health’s New Digs
Even the glass is smart at the new home office of Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, Birmingham's leading healthcare company and operator of hundreds of hospitals, home health and hospice centers.
A Life-Critical Hedge Bet
VAP Diagnostics’ cholesterol test solves the 60 percent inaccuracy of standard tests. New investors bet this critical technology will flourish, after an earlier fumble by private equity.
Prepped for Radical Change
Dr. Grace Terrell’s record redesigning health care models landed her in a position to use human genomics to radically transform health care.