For the third year in a row, UAB St. Vincent’s family medicine physician James Colvard, M.D., has been named a “Favorite Family Doctor” by Birmingham Parent magazine. Also in the 2025 readers’ poll, UAB St. Vincent’s was recognized as a runner-up for “Favorite Hospital” and “Favorite Birthing Hospital.”

UAB Medicine will launch a Kindness Culture initiative across all UAB St. Vincent’s and UAB Medicine campuses on World Kindness Day this Thursday, Nov. 13. The effort encourages employees to uplift one another through small, meaningful acts — from offering a helping hand to sharing words of encouragement.

As a thank-you to our amazing medical professionals and staff for your dedication and service to our communities, UAB Athletics is offering exclusive discounted tickets to Blazer games on Nov. 15 and Nov. 21. Bring family, friends, and coworkers for fun and memorable experiences.

Learn more about the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences and the opportunities it offers to students in middle school and high school at a virtual lunch-and-learn session on Thursday, Nov. 20. It will provide an overview of the school, in addition to highlighting UAB Medicine’s role in supporting health care careers and how families can get involved.

The UAB School of Nursing is expanding its top-ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with a new summer cohort beginning in 2026, to help meet critical workforce needs and give students a faster path into nursing careers. The additional cohort will provide the same high-quality curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and strong academic support the program is known for.

Nurses from UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama came together recently for this fall celebration filled with food, games, and fellowship. The event offered a fun break from busy schedules while recognizing the meaningful impact that nurses make every day. See highlights from the celebration.

Criminals attach “skimmers” to the card readers on gas pumps, ATMs, and self-checkouts to steal credit card data and PINs. UAB Medicine Director of Information Security Craig Gray shares tips for spotting these devices and protecting yourself.