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Self-care: What is it

WEBOctober 14, 2022. Print. Email. Mental health encompasses one’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. It is essential to overall health and quality of life and affects how one thinks, feels, acts and responds. When it comes to mental health, self-care can help people manage stress, lower their risk of illness and increase energy levels.

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The Effects of an American Diet on Health

WEBClearly, diet is incredibly important and can affect more than just physical size and weight – it can even affect mental health. Eating a diet high in fat and sugar, which many Americans do, can contribute to cardiac dysfunction, decrease insulin sensitivity, and worsen symptoms of asthma.

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UAB launches research collaboration to reduce disparities in …

WEBThe NIH grant creates Multiple Chronic Disease Centers around the nation to target chronic disease in minority populations. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, in partnership with other leading academic centers in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, will establish the Deep South Center to Reduce Disparities in Chronic Diseases with a grant …

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The state has reopened — what does that mean for me

WEBEpidemiologists answer questions about what reopening the state means, the impact it may have on people in urban and rural areas, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

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Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education

WEBWe support rigorous, person-centered outcomes research, spanning health system, community, and population health settings to accelerate the generation of knowledge and enhance the impact of scientific discoveries on the health of the individuals, communities, and populations we serve. Education.

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What does COVID convalesced mean

WEBWhat does that mean? At UAB Hospital, the term “COVID convalesced” is used when a patient is no longer considered infectious to others and can be moved out of a COVID-specific care unit. Many COVID-convalesced patients remain sick or potentially unable to survive without intensive medical attention and care; but since they are …

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Our Research Team

WEBKaylee Crockett, Ph.D. Assistant Professor. Clinical Health Psychologist. Clinical Scientist. Research interests: Social and behavioral processes of chronic illnesses, ameliorating psychosocial factors that contribute to poor health outcomes and multimorbidity among populations living with and at risk for HIV. View Academic Profile.

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Heaton named associate editor of Workplace Health & Safety

WEBKaren Heaton, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC, Associate Professor and PhD Coordinator in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing has been named the associate editor for continuing education of Workplace Health & Safety: Promoting Environments Conducive to Well-Being and Productivity. In her role as the …

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Department of Family & Community Medicine launches …

WEBThe UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine is now accepting submissions for the new MedInnovate: Primary Care creative awards program, recognizing our students’ creativity and thought leadership with up to $200,000 in stipends.. UAB medical students are invited to join the journey to redefine primary care through this …

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McShan Andre, M.D., M.S.P.H.

WEBBiography. Dr. Andre’ McShan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and is an Occupational Medicine Physician at The Workplace at UAB Highlands.

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My Health Rewards incentive program making updates in 2024

WEBParticipants can now earn double the points for physical activity. This past year, more than 5,200 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,900 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account today.

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My Health Rewards gets a reboot

WEBMy Health Rewards gets a reboot. All UAB, UAB Hospital, and UAB LLC employees enrolled in a 2019 UAB medical plan can earn up to $350 for healthy behaviors throughout the year through a newly improved My Health Rewards, a UAB Employee Wellness program. Activate your account at uab.edu/myhealthrewardslogin and explore …

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My Health Rewards

WEBMy Health Rewards Program. All UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UA Health Services Foundation, UAB Health System and Cooper Green benefit-eligible employees enrolled in a UAB medical plan can earn up to $350 for healthy behaviors throughout the year. This outcomes-based initiative rewards participants for completing age/gender specific …

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Defining genetic variation in widely used congenic and …

WEBAmy Weinmann, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Microbiology, is the latest winner of the School of Medicine’s Featured Discovery. This initiative celebrates important research from the School of Medicine faculty members.

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Pre-Health Advising

WEBInstructions:Click on the link above, then click “Schedule Appointment.”. Next, choose Pre-Health Advising from the "Select College/Department" drop-down menu and click continue. Under “Department >> Program” choose Pre-Health, click continue, then select an advisor’s name to find available appointments. With a world-renowned medical

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Treating Patients with Long-Lasting “Post-COVID” Symptoms

WEBThese “post-COVID” symptoms can vary, from fatigue, dyspnea (difficult breathing), chest pain or palpitations to continued loss of smell or taste, body aches, headaches, trouble sleeping or brain fog and difficulty concentrating. Whatever their symptoms, many post-COVID patients experience one similar frustration.

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