November 4, 2019 by Conan Davis, DMD MPH Do we have any issues to be concerned about regarding access to dental care in Alabama? Everyone has a dentist who can see them on short notice if they need, right? Wrong. If you live in…
Environmental Justice: Lois Gibbs
October 24, 2019 by Sean McMahon and Sara Harper A few weeks ago the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy co-sponsored a visit from Lois Gibbs, often called the Mother of the Superfund. She guest-lectured in a few classes and met with community members in…
Ag-Gag: Big Agriculture fighting back
October 11, 2019 by Sara Harper, LHC Student Intern Three years ago, I got obsessed with where meat comes from. Kip Anderson’s exposé “Cowspiracy”had come out a few years prior and, while sensationalized, it gave me a passion for something that enveloped environment, policy,…
Suicide Prevention
September 11, 2019 by Sean McMahon, LHC Outreach Coordinator September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and specifically this week is National Suicide Prevention Week. A friend of mine recently died by suicide, and since then I’ve been diving into national statistic and prevention strategies.…
Reflections on Jury Duty and Civic Obligations
September 26, 2019 by Suzanne Judd, LHC Director A few weeks ago, I had that wonderful American privilege of being selected for jury duty to the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. I say “wonderful” tongue-in-cheek since, like most of the people…
Spend Your Fall Semester with the Lister Hill Center!
It’s nice to see students on campus again. Every summer and winter break, UAB empties and campus feels like a ghost town. Welcome back, to all the students returning for another semester of study; and welcome to your new home, to all of the new…
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QualDerm Partners Expands Network in Virginia – Dr. Stephanie Howerter Joins Martinsville Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
QualDerm Partners, a company that creates market-leading dermatology practice partnerships through affiliations and de novo development, announced Stephanie Howerter, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined Martinsville Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center. Martinsville Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center was previously known as…
Keys to Dermatologist Job Satisfaction
A recent edition of AAD’s Dermatology World magazine featured a piece highlighting the factors dermatologists say most and least contribute to their job satisfaction. The findings, which were taken from the AAD’s 2019 Life in Practice Study, are not surprising. Patient interaction, clinical autonomy, and…
American Academy of Dermatology Launches Campaign to Highlight the Importance of Dermatology
As the U.S. population ages, the number of Americans who suffer from skin diseases will continue to rise, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Skin diseases can be the first sign of an underlying health condition. Further, many chronic illnesses can lead to…