Clinical

Why Are Depression And Suicide Rates Higher In Alabama?

Jul 13, 2018 at 05:13 pm by steve

Celebrity suicides by people who seemed to have everything have reminded us that depression and suicidal impulses can be as lethal as any physical disease. "The suicide rate i.... Read More

Painful Total Knee Replacement

Jul 13, 2018 at 05:04 pm by steve

Why it's Hard for Doctors to Find the Cause It's an exciting time in orthopaedic surgery and total joint replacement surgery is considered one of the most successful and rewar.... Read More

Physician Focuses on Osteoporosis Care

Jul 13, 2018 at 04:43 pm by steve

A love of physics influenced Chris Heck, MD when choosing his medical specialty. "I initially wanted to follow my father's footsteps and become a cardiothoracic surgeon," Heck.... Read More

UAB Counseling Clinic Provides Affordable Mental Health Care

Jul 13, 2018 at 04:09 pm by steve

More than 1,000 people seeking low-cost mental health services have been served by the UAB Community Counseling Clinic since its creation in 2011. The goal of the clinic, run.... Read More

We're #51

Jul 13, 2018 at 03:54 pm by steve

What Does Being Last In Mental Health Providers Cost Alabama? Every other state--and the District of Columbia--has more mental health care providers per capita than Alabama. B.... Read More