Novo Nordisk gives UAB $4 million
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has given the University of Alabama at Birmingham $4 million to expand its Live HealthSmart Alabama program. The gift will allow UAB to offer its program in additional rural areas. — University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hoover approves freestanding ED
The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for a freestanding emergency department associated with Grandview Medical Center. The facility will be built on Valleydale Road and will have 12 exam rooms and two full-time doctors. — Bham Now
New SEEDS round open for applicants
Applications for Round 4 of the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program are now open through Aug. 31. The SEEDS program will provide more than $7 million in support for site assessment grants to evaluate the potential of new or underutilized sites. — Made in Alabama
UNA unveils new logo, branding
The University of North Alabama has unveiled a new logo and branding. The new logo, featuring the iconic fountain on the UNA campus, replaces the lion that was on the previous logo. UNA will still be the Lions. — Hville Blast
