Birmingham Archives

Nursing Schools Turn to Technology

May 09, 2007 at 01:33 pm by steve

Area nursing schools are using the Internet to allow practicing nurses to obtain advanced degrees while remaining at work in their nursing jobs. Last month, Trinity Medical.... Read More

Dashboards for Business … and Bodies?

May 03, 2007 at 01:47 pm by steve

Planes, trains and automobiles. They all have something in common. The pilot, engineer or driver all rely on a complex set of information (fuel usage, speed, engine temperatur.... Read More

Asthma Prevalence Rates and Employer-Paid Costs: Implications for Employers and Physicians

Apr 09, 2007 at 01:21 pm by steve

Asthma is a major concern for employers. Research out of Harvard Medical School has shown that asthmatics have absenteeism and "presenteeism" (impaired while at work) rate.... Read More

Elson Named to National Institute Panel

Mar 30, 2007 at 12:16 pm by steve

Charles O. Elson III, MD, of UAB, has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), one of the Nation.... Read More

Briscoe Heads Children's Planned Giving

Mar 30, 2007 at 12:15 pm by steve

Children's Hospital has named Kathy Briscoe Director of Planned Giving. Planned giving is a process that allows donors to make a commitment now for a deferred gift through the.... Read More