UAB Arts in Medicine brings joy to those who need it most—see how it’s working
Another incredible medical resource we're fortunate to have in Birmingham 🎭🎨
Tag health
Parkinson Association of Alabama Virtual Symposium
The Parkinson Association of Alabama is hosting a virtual symposium on Nov. 9, 2021, at 9 a.m. to discuss research, resources, updates and more about Parkinson’s disease from the past year. Anyone interested in the event can register online on our website. This conference will focus on updates in Parkinson’s research, discuss resources…
Jewish Fertility Foundation-Birmingham Kickoff Celebration
Women in Birmingham are invited to a free evening of celebration and connection as the Jewish Fertility Foundation formally launches its presence in Birmingham. Local women are invited to enjoy wine and delicious desserts while learning about the educational and…
Birmingham’s Southern Research gets $3.9 million in grants
🔬Birmingham's Southern Research just got almost $4M for neurological research!🧠
Delta variant of COVID-19 sparks new calls for vaccination and masks
💉The new delta variant of COVID-19 could cause new infections in Birmingham.🦠
Brennan’s Story: How the Bold Goals Coalition and United Way of Central Alabama aids progress in education, health and financial independence for many in the community
Did you know that by fifth grade, summer learning loss can cause some students to fall up to three years behind in school? In addition, it is estimated that by the year 2020, over 60% of the jobs in Alabama…
Help your child navigate social media and mental health at Children’s of Alabama on Friday, October 5
We need to better understand how to help our kids navigate the digital world while helping them grow into happy, healthy and confident individuals. While that might seem like a tall order, Children’s of Alabama has just the seminar for…
UAB’s long-running, national stroke study receives $20.4 million grant
The 2003 study has received nearly $100 million in grant funding since it began.
There’s courage in every heartbeat at Camp WIRED Together
Partner Content For the young people at Camp WIRED Together, it’s all about living with a life-saving device and building a community of support—Oh, and having lots of fun at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin!
Flu situation in the state, particularly Birmingham area is serious
Sponsored Wednesday evening the Jefferson County Health department and doctors from UAB held a press conference to explain and warn the public that the entire country, and particularly our area is in the middle of a major seasonal flu situation.
Birmingham, get in shape in 2018 at these fitness hotspots
After indulging in all those tasty treats this holiday season, you may be looking for a way to shed those extra pounds. With 2018 just days away, the New Year is the perfect time to start your journey to feeling,…
Birmingham among those launching lawsuit against opioid crisis
The City of Birmingham has joined almost 200 other municipalities in a series of lawsuits against several pharmaceutical distributors. The reason? These cities think that the distributors failed to take basic steps in preventing straw purchases of highly-addictive opioids, making…
As World AIDS Day approaches, Birmingham prepares to remember and continues to support
AIDS is no longer the death sentence it once was. In fact, with careful management, people living with AIDS can live almost entirely normal lives. With World AIDS Day (which promotes awareness, not AIDS) approaching, what are Birminghamians doing?
Don’t wait any longer to get your flu shot
Sponsored Thinking about skipping the flu shot this year? You may want to think again.
Best places to get a healthy smoothie in Birmingham
When you’re on the go, there’s nothing better than a fresh smoothie to get you through the day. Sometimes it can be hard to find a smoothie that isn’t full of sugar. However, here’s three Birmingham smoothie joints that offer…