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Still searching for answers? UAB Medicine’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) brings together a team of specialists who use advanced genetic and genomic tools to uncover diagnoses and recommend personalized treatments. 🔗 Learn more: uabmedicine.org/udp

We are thrilled to announce a new multispecialty CRNA travel alternative program (TAP), which offers a unique opportunity for experienced CRNAs looking for a temporary 12-week contract position in Birmingham at UAB Hospital. If you’re looking for something more permanent, UAB Medicine has a variety of academic and community practice CRNA opportunities across Birmingham and central Alabama. Let us help you find the right role! 🔗https://brnw.ch/21wXI7P

Nurses from UAB Medicine and Children's of Alabama came together for the second annual Nurses Block Party. The fall celebration featured food, games, and plenty of fun! A well-deserved break for those who care for our community every day. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wXI7j

In celebration of Health Care Strategy and Market Development Week, we want to recognize two UAB Medicine departments comprised of 44 dedicated team members responsible for promoting the health system and forging paths that lead to new patients and ventures. Marketing & Communications manages much of the internal and external messaging, including websites and social media, advertising and branding, employee and consumer communications, physician marketing, and talent acquisition support. Strategy & Business Development identifies and pursues innovative business opportunities – from partnerships and satellite clinics to telehealth services – while addressing financial, operational, and strategic challenges. Thank you to both departments for contributing to UAB Medicine’s mission, vision, and community impact.

Today we’re celebrating National Rural Health Day by recognizing the incredible work being done through the Alabama Rural Health Collaborative (ARHC) in partnership with UAB Medicine. As Alabama’s first Rural Health Resource Center, ARHC proudly partners with 10 rural hospitals to expand access, improve care, and build sustainable health care systems across the state. From mobile simulation training and patient experience programs to strategy, planning, and compliance support, ARHC is helping hospitals strengthen both quality and performance. The ARHC and UAB Medicine are working together to build a stronger, healthier Alabama.

Our most recent UAB Medicine DAISY Award winner is Jaxon Walton, RN, who embodies the qualities of an exceptional health care professional. Jaxon is not just a nurse but also a beacon of compassion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his patients. 🔗 Read Jaxson's story: https://brnw.ch/21wXEfW

In recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month, UAB Medicine and March of Dimes created Pinwheels for Preemies. This annual initiative showcases vibrant pinwheels to honor our NICU babies while also raising awareness about prematurity.

Darryl Walker is the first peer navigator for UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s new Post-Rehab Transitions Program. A former patient himself, Walker helps extend outpatient rehab care to those who’ve been discharged following a traumatic spinal cord injury. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wXBhS

Welcome to the UAB Women & Infants Center! Join us for a tour of our facility, where we will guide you through what to expect upon your arrival, during the delivery of your baby, and as you prepare to go home.

Michael Hanaway, M.D., explains why robotic surgery will soon become the standard of care for donor nephrectomy and is expected to become common for kidney transplants within the next 10-15 years. Learn more about new capabilities on the horizon for robotic surgery. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wXzq0