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Transplant Games in Birmingham about much more than competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Transplant Games are in Birmingham. The first events start Friday with the opening ceremony on Saturday. Many of the events will be held at the BJCC, including the opening ceremony. The Transplant Games are held every two years, and it's Birmingham's turn. People from 43...
Watts is INACSL President-Elect
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Technology and Innovation Penni Watts, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, FNAP, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN (PhD 2015), is President-Elect of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning. “I am excited for this opportunity to join a group...
Tuberville honors Trussville man as ‘Veteran of the Month’
From Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON–Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport of Trussville as the July “Veteran of the Month” in a video released Tuesday. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. “When we think of coaches, we often think of athletic coaches. But […]
Magic City Boot Camp returns to Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Magic City Boot Camp is returning to Legion Field after being on hiatus for several years. Magic City Boot Camp starts Wednesday, July 3 at 6:45 p.m. The fitness camp will be open twice a week, Wednesday and Thursday, for five weeks. The last day of the camp will be Aug. 1.
See a Free July 4 Concert by the UAB Summer Band Outside Bartow Arena
The UAB Summer Band will perform a free outdoor concert of patriotic music at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Bartow Arena. For the celebration of Independence Day, the UAB Summer Band will perform movie soundtrack tunes and patriotic songs from composers Henry Fillmore, John Williams and John Philip Sousa. Bring folding chairs, blankets and picnics, and win a chance to conduct the band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” for the grand finale.
Children’s Harbor center unveils inclusive playground in north Alabama
ECLECTIC, Ala. (WIAT) — A new piece of equipment will provide fun for kids side-by-side at a resource center in north Alabama. The Children’s Harbor at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp unveiled a $750,000 playground, designed to provide activities for children of all abilities. The playground features ramps, musical and sensory elements as well as […]
Judge rules next steps for Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Lawyers representing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and other license applicants gathered for a hearing at the state’s capital Tuesday. The commission has awarded but not issued any licenses to applicants up to this point because of legal injunctions. Now, Judge James Anderson has allowed the commission to move forward with […]
UAB psychologist explains the science behind crying: Crying is good for our mental health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you have ever wondered why you cry or why you might feel better after crying, there’s a science behind it. Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD. is an assistant clinical professor of psychology at UAB. She said when there is too much demand on your nervous system, your body is looking for a sense of stability.
Over $11 million in grants to add EV charging stations across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Alabama cities are getting more electric vehicle charging stations after receiving funding. According to a news release, the Alabama Department of Economic Affairs administered 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to “ensure Alabama is poised to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to make their way onto the state’s roads.” The […]
From Africa to Birmingham: This company helps homeowners and businesses cut energy costs
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times. Looking back, maybe it was destined for Olugbenga “Olu” Ajala to become founder of an energy company that delivers power supply. “Growing up in Nigeria, seeing firsthand what it meant to have limited access to electricity, and I...
Where the river goes: Trussville man working on ‘most significant ecological restoration in North America'
It was a sunny April day — Earth Day, to be exact — and Jason Throneberry, the director of freshwater programs for The Nature Conservancy in Alabama, was walking the greenway near the Trussville Senior Activity Center. He was talking about a blossoming interest in the environment and...
What UAB buying Ascension St. Vincent’s means for patients, hospital employees, Birmingham
The health care landscape in the Birmingham metropolitan area is about to shift dramatically, pending regulatory and other approvals, after the UAB Health System agreed to acquire Ascension St. Vincent’s in a deal valued at $450 million. Should the deal go through, UAB would own the main Ascension St....
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