As adults, we understand that regular physical examinations are key to maintaining our health and wellness. But adults aren’t the only demographic in need of yearly exams. Children and young adults also benefit from annual checkups, especially before returning…
These days, people in communities the world over are thinking intensely about their health. Far beyond the current crisis, your wellness routine starts with a primary care location in your community that you can count on. Primary care providers are…
Now more than ever, it’s important to remember the crucial role immunizations play in our lives. Immunity works best when widely shared, and we all benefit from individual immunity. But keeping up to date on which immunizations you’ve had or…
Spring cleaning is an annual reminder to declutter our homes and simplify our material lives. But leaping headlong into cleaning could have lasting consequences on your back, neck, or joints--especially if you’re not usually this active. Orthopedic injuries may sound…
Tongue-Tie (or ankyloglossia) is a common condition present at birth. Characterized by an atypical membrane connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth, tongue-tie can limit the range of motion and affect speech, eating, swallowing, and proper oral…
Everyone will experience an open wound at some point in their life. An open wound is simply an injury involving an external or internal break in body tissue, usually involving the skin. Some common wound types are diabetic foot ulcers,…
By: Chris Schumann, UAB Medical West Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager Happy Heart Month! February is recognized as American Heart Month, which means it is the perfect time to learn about heart health and how to prevent heart disease. After all,…
On Dec. 31, 2019, an outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first reported from Wuhan, China. Since then, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and just about every major news outlet has kept…
While ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is the procedure’s medical name, many sports enthusiasts refer to the procedure as Tommy John surgery. The procedure gets its name froma Los Angeles Dodger starting pitcher who blew out his elbow in…
UAB Medical West is once again proud to be an official Weigh-In Site for Scale Back Alabama. Starting the week of January 20th, local residents are invited to sign up for a statewide weight loss contest called “Scale Back…