UAB Hospital was rated as “high-performing” – the highest level possible – in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care survey for 2022-2023.
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UAB Rec Center Kids Camp for Winter Break
UAB Rec Center Kids Camp, URec, is now taking reservations. The four-day camp will provide a fun and educational experience for little Blazers during the holiday break.
UAB Community Eye Care Holds Annual Gift of Sight Event
UAB Community Eye Care will be holding its ninth annual Gift of Sight event from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 at the Jefferson County Western Health Center. This event provides free eye exams and glasses to those in need.
The New Alabama Maternal Health Task Force
Alabama is taking steps to improve maternal health with a new task force that will centralize efforts across state agencies. Learn more about what this means for mothers in Alabama.
OB/GYN Answers Members Cesarean Section Questions
Dr. Sima Baalbaki with UAB Health System answers common Cesarean Section questions from expectant moms.
Against All Odds: The World’s Most Premature Infant To Survive
In April 2021, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team celebrated as Curtis Meanswas discharged after 275 days in the hospital. Six months later, Curtis and his team held another celebration as he was officially named the World's Most Premature Infant To Survive by Guinness World Records. As fireworks filled... Read more
Pediatric Dental Health
It’s important to schedule your baby’s first dental visit early in order to prevent tooth decay. We have five tips to promote infant dental health.
Nurses use technology, drop off supplies for first-time mothers in need
The coronavirus may be keeping people at home, but it has not stopped nurses from providing prenatal and postnatal care to first-time mothers in need.
Expert Q & A On In Vitro Fertilization
We spoke with a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist to have her answer some common questions surrounding in vitro fertilization.
OBGYN Writes Children’s Book For Working Mothers
OBGYN Tera Howard wrote a children’s book for working mothers titled “Mommy, Where Are You?” to chronicle discussions between kids and working moms.
Benefits of Early Comprehensive Eye Exams for Infants
Early detection by comprehensive, dilated examination is a great way to identify current or potential vision problems to assure infants’ eyes are healthy and their vision is properly developing.
Two Families and Two International Adoptions
The Belcher and Taylor families share their powerful stories about love and the process of international adoption.