UAB Wins Women’s Choice Awards for 2024
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received eight 2024 Women’s Choice Awards designations for women’s health practice areas. Best hospital designations were awarded based on the hospital’s outstanding achievement in clinical excellence and patient experience and satisfaction. By appearing on the Best Hospitals list, these UAB Medicine clinical areas are considered to represent the top [Read More]
Hello Alabama Book is Published
Welcome to Alabama! “Enjoy every journey, There’s so much to explore. Each day in Alabama, We’ll discover some more!” In ‘Hello, Alabama,’ a parent and child black bear explores everything special about Alabama—from gulf cities like Mobile to the history of Birmingham and Montgomery, to its food, celebrations, and natural [Read More]
It’s Black History Month!
Check out these titles at your local libraries, bookstores, and online. Picture Books: CORETTA: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CORETTA SCOTT KING by Coretta Scott King; illustrated by Ekua Holmes (Godwin Books, On Sale 01/02/24, Ages 4-8): Adapted from her adult memoir, this is the first picture book authored by the late, Coretta Scott [Read More]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Every time you test the temperature of your baby’s bottle with your mouth, or share food, a straw, or a utensil with your toddler, you’re also sharing bacteria that cause tooth decay. That’s right, cavity-causing dental decay is an infectious, transmissible disease that parents can unknowingly pass to their children, [Read More]
Celebrate Black History Month With 10 Must-Visit Destinations
Alabama sits at the very heart of civil rights history, with its capital, Montgomery, commonly referred to as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. This February, bring Black History Month to life by exploring the many significant locations throughout the state that either played a prominent role in the [Read More]
7 Signs That Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp
It’s time to decide whether or not to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know what’s the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? You can’t know simply by how old they [Read More]
Packing for Camp
The first time my kids went to camp, I helped them pack the perfect bag. It had clothes picked for each day, backup outfits, every hygiene item possible, and even treats to share in the cabin. I had no idea that less than 25 percent of what I sent would [Read More]
8 Ways to Get Your Kid Ready for Day Camp
It’s official! Your kid is registered for summer day camp. This is going to be such a great experience for your little one! But now you’re wondering, “What do I have to do to prepare my child, and myself, for the first day?” When heading to camp for the first [Read More]
Innovative Health Initiative “Chews Wisely Alabama®” Launching Statewide
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to announce the launch of Chews Wisely Alabama®, a statewide initiative designed to help our members and Alabamians lead a healthier lifestyle by making smart choices that celebrate our state’s thriving food culture. “Our company is consistently looking for opportunities to [Read More]
Do You Know How to Survive a House Fire?
In the event of a home fire, how long do you have to escape before it’s too late? A: 8 minutes B: 4 minutes C: 2 minutes If you guessed C, you’re correct — you have just 2 minutes to get out safely. But most people don’t realize a fire [Read More]