College of Community Health Sciences

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UA Developed App Helps Control Hypertension

A mobile app developed by UA faculty and the Center for Advanced Public Safety is helping individuals manage their blood pressure while providing valuable resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival to be Virtual

The 9th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival featuring acclaimed movies from the African continent and broader African Diaspora will be held virtually Feb. 27- 28.

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UMC-Fayette to Offer Prenatal Care

UMC will open a location in Fayette, Alabama, Feb. 5 that will provide prenatal care services to expectant mothers in a county that has a high infant mortality rate.

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UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.

Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama

Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama

Three professors will boost UA’s research and innovation in the design and engineering of advanced drug delivery systems.

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UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program Adds 10 Students

Ten students studying to become physicians with plans to practice in rural Alabama communities were recently accepted to UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program.

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Brewer-Porch Children’s Center Transitioning Colleges at UA

Operation of The University of Alabama Brewer-Porch Children’s Center will transition from the University’s College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Community Health Sciences on Oct. 1. Brewer-Porch

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Brewer-Porch Children’s Center Transitioning Colleges at UA

Operation of The University of Alabama Brewer-Porch Children’s Center will transition from the University’s College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Community Health Sciences on Oct. 1.

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UA Expands, Strengthens Research Capabilities with New MRI

A new MRI scanner paves the way for researchers to expand the boundaries of knowledge of the human brain, bringing benefits to the core educational mission of campus.

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UA Offers Mental Health Services to Employees, Families

UA has launched a clinic that offers mental health services and various wellness resources exclusively for University employees and their families.