The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s printing press, displaced by the new ballpark, has a new home. UAB recently leased 24,000 square feet in the former National Biscuit Co. building near Railroad Park, which was renovated last year by Shannon Wal... »
Officials with Cooper Green Mercy Hospital are working to find medical facilities for cancer patients and new and expectant mothers as the hospital prepares to close its oncology and OB/ GYN units. According to the Birmingham News, Cooper Green spokes... »
Jefferson County’s hospital for the poor, Cooper Green Mercy Hospital, is taking its ongoing financial fight with the county to federal bankruptcy court. In a motion this week, Maralyn Mosley, chairperson of Cooper Green’s advisory board, sought relief... »
Officials with Cooper Green Mercy Hospital said Wednesday that layoffs of 89 employees which will save $3.8 million are among $6.7 million in annual reductions that will be made to stabilize finances at the cash-strapped hospital. According to the Birm... »
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a five-year, $19 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to address cancer disparities among blacks. A partnership between UAB's Comprehensive Cancer Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and... »
Some Jefferson County Commissioners say they are prepared to take a more active role in the financial operations at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital after being told the cash-strapped hospital still does not have a plan ready to reduce costs. According to t... »
Reductions that include layoffs in the nursery, pharmacy and nursing administration departments are being considered to save Cooper Green Mercy Hospital as much as $6 million. According to the Birmingham News, hospital officials will visit with employe... »
Cooper Green Mercy Hospital faces a pivotal week as a divided Jefferson County Commission and local legislative delegation consider what role the facility will play in addressing the county's fiscal woes. According to the Birmingham News, the County Co... »
The University of Alabama at Birmingham received top honors among public institutions in The Scientists' 2012 "Best Places to Work for Postdocs" rankings. Among all research institutions, UAB moved up six places from last year's list to 16th this year ... »
The Children’s Aid Society recently scored a sweet deal on a Five Points South office building, according to an entry this week in our new commercial real estate database. Owner Carl E. Miller III initially listed the 17,350-square-foot office building... »
A group of state lawmakers hope a plan to replace Cooper Green Mercy Hospital with a state-of-the-art medical clinic will shave millions of dollars off the annual cost of providing health care to the poor in Jefferson County. According to the Birmingha... »
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Huntsville Hospital are creating a new program to train internal medicine physicians in Huntsville. The program, which kicks off in July, will begin with 16 first- and second-year physicians in training. That... »
Jefferson County officials said Cooper Green Mercy Hospital will need millions from the county's general fund to pay for operations, raising questions about the future of Jefferson County's hospital for the poor. According to the Birmingham News, Count... »
WBHM 90.3/WSGN 91.5 FM has formed a streaming partnership with al.com. As part of the deal, al.com will provide a live radio stream for the public radio station's content and program schedules on their website. The website will also work with WBHM duri... »
Highlands Bar and Grill was ranked among the 100 restaurants in the nation with the best service, according to OpenTable Inc.'s Diners' Choice Awards. Frank Stitt's Southside eatery, which is also a semifinalist for a prestigious James Beard Foundation... »
