UAB St. Vincent’s Blount’s Senior Life Solutions program has been named the 2025 Expansion Program of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care. The national recognition highlights the team’s commitment to compassionate patient care, regulatory excellence, and meaningful community engagement. Learn how this dedicated group of behavioral health professionals is making a difference for patients and families across Blount County by supporting older adults with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Join UAB Women & Infants Services, the UAB St. Vincent’s Women and Children’s Center, and UAB Medical West for the 2026 March for Babies on Saturday, April 25 at Railroad Park. This annual event supports the lifesaving work of March of Dimes to improve the health of moms and babies. Sign up for a team, make a donation, or order event apparel to show your support — and consider bringing a new book to benefit our NICU Bookworms programs.

The UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton Sleep Disorders Center has been recognized as a “Top 10 of 2025 Clanton” award-winner by BusinessRate, highlighting its strong reputation for patient satisfaction and service quality. Based on verified reviews and community feedback, the honor reflects the team’s commitment to personalized, high-quality sleep care. Learn how the center is helping patients address sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and other conditions.

Antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, but experts say they often make recovery quicker and more resilient than many realize. UAB St. Vincent’s gastroenterologist Michael Passarella, M.D., shares practical tips to support gut health before, during, and after antibiotics – including when probiotics may help and how fiber-rich foods play a key role.