Grateful Patients Make Bruno Cancer Center Upgrade Possible
According to Sandy Berglund, her husband, Ted, was a talker, an outgoing guy who could walk into a roomful of strangers and soon be acquainted with everyone in it. So not long after he began treatment for advanced cancer at the Bruno Cancer Center, he was on a first-name basis with many of the staff […]
New Sinks Clean Up Health Risks
New ergonomic decontamination sinks were recently installed in the Ortho and Main sterile processing areas at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. The sinks are used to remove contamination from instruments used in surgical procedures. Each sink has three soaking compartments and integrated water/air nozzles for cleaning. “The pandemic illuminated the amazing dedication of several supporting departments […]
Sculpture Brings Historical Meaning to New Facility
The February opening of UAB St. Vincent’s East Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) in Trussville was a source of great celebration not only for the facility’s staff but for the entire community. The excitement of the opening day was accompanied by a blessing and dedication, tours of the facility, and opportunities to honor the donors who […]
Cool Beans, Hot Coffee, Warm Friendships
Thanks to a coffee cart business called Kyle’s Cool Beans, associates and guests at UAB St. Vincent’s One Nineteen can purchase a morning cup of java, enjoy a visit with the proprietor, and go about their day with a smile. The Cool Beans story began seven years ago when Veronica McGee was searching for a […]
The Works of Arts in Medicine
UAB St. Vincent’s Ministry Formation is delighted to welcome UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM) to two campuses, made possible by the generous support of UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation. The AIM program was founded to incorporate the arts into a healthcare setting. It strives to transform the care environment and enhance well-being and healing through creative […]
Planned Giving: Estate Gift “Insures” Family Legacy
Tom Foster learned about generosity early in life. His father died when Foster was just a kid, so he, his mother, and his siblings were often dependent on the kindnesses of their friends and neighbors in their hometown of Talladega. “He was essentially raised by the community,” said daughter Laney Blanchard, “and he never forgot […]