University Medical Center

09/03/2026

Join University Medical Center for a free community event until 1pm today at the Akron Public Library (207 First Avenue Street, Akron) as part of UMC's Health Aging series titled "Healthy Aging: Adding Life to Years, Simple Steps for Better Health, Independence, and Well-Being."

The Healthy Aging series offers practical tips and resources to help adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life. Topics include preventive care, annual wellness visits, chronic disease management, nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being and fall prevention. The next Healthy Aging event will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9am at the McKenzie Court Activity Center (2525 Lanier Avenue, Tuscaloosa).

09/02/2026

Chronic conditions don’t end when a patient leaves the doctor’s office. That’s why University Medical Center offers enhanced services to support Medicare patients with chronic illnesses between appointments.

Learn more about UMC's Advanced Primary Care Management Program from Dr. Tom Weida, chief medical officer at UMC. Visit the link for an in-depth version of this episode: https://go.ua.edu/3UmJqiV

09/01/2026

All University Medical Center locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day. All locations will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Join University Medical Center for “Art and Healing: Stories of the Black Belt,” a free community event open to the public to raise health awareness through storytelling and art. The event is Saturday, August 29, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Akron Senior and Community Activity Center (131 5th Avenue, Akron).

Enjoy poetry performances, music, photography, art exhibitions and free health screenings. Open to all ages.

08/21/2026

🎉 Welcome Dr. Emily Brown to University Medical Center!

She cares for patients as a family medicine physician at our clinics in Demopolis and Livingston and is accepting new patients.

08/19/2026

Fibroids are a common gynecologic condition that can cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pelvic pain. Learn more about fibroids and treatment options during tonight’s episode of Health Matters on WVUA-23 at 5:00 p.m. with Dr. Sachin Shenoy, an OB/GYN at University Medical Center.

Click the link in our bio to watch the full episode!https://go.ua.edu/3UaGXI2

08/19/2026

UMC-Livingston staff will be present at the University of West Alabama orientation on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. (100 N. Washington St., Livingston) to connect with students, faculty and staff and provide information about available healthcare resources.

Through its partnership with UWA, UMC-Livingston provides healthcare services to students, faculty and staff. Stop by our table in the Bell Conference Center, located across from the cafeteria, to learn more about our services. Call (205) 652-7001 for any questions or concerns.

08/18/2026

Join University Medical Center for the Senior Citizen Wellness and Fun Day Tuesday, August 18, from 10am to 2pm at the Livingston Community Center (205 Coleman Drive, Livingston).

UMC nurses Sandra Watson and Dimetra Wiggins-Rollins will be present at the event offering free health screenings. Attendees can also learn about the health care services UMC provides at its six West Alabama clinics. The event is free and open to the public.

08/12/2026

Catch an episode of Health Matters on WVUA-23 tonight at 5pm with guest Dr. Sachin Shenoy, an OB/GYN at University Medical Center. He discusses polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, formerly known as polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS). PMOS is a condition that can affect hormones, metabolism and reproductive health. Visit the link in our bio for an in-depth version of this episode.