Medical Diplomacy
By Laura Freeman Published: January 17, 2022 Dr. Mendelsohn with Chinese fellows who were receiving their graduating certificate at a previous in-person program. A simple look at history shows how changeable international relations can be. Yesterday’s foes are today’s friends. An election in one country can derail a treaty in another. Alliances may change, but […]
Medical Diplomacy
By Laura Freeman Published: January 17, 2022 Dr. Mendelsohn with Chinese fellows who were receiving their graduating certificate at a previous in-person program. A simple look at history shows how changeable international relations can be. Yesterday’s foes are today’s friends. An election in one country can derail a treaty in another. Alliances may change, but […]
Children’s South Adoption Clinic Addresses Needs of Adoptive Families
By Marti Webb Slay Published: December 14, 2021 Adoption Clinic team, L to R: Lynn Zimmerman (medical assistant), Heather Schuck (family therapist), Jennifer Chambers (pediatrician), Carin Kiser (pediatrician), Amy Elmore (occupational therapist), Jessica Ward (clinic coordinator) Families who adopt often find their children have complex medical, emotional and developmental needs, due in large part to […]
Children’s South Adoption Clinic Addresses Needs of Adoptive Families
By Marti Webb Slay Published: December 14, 2021 Adoption Clinic team, L to R: Lynn Zimmerman (medical assistant), Heather Schuck (family therapist), Jennifer Chambers (pediatrician), Carin Kiser (pediatrician), Amy Elmore (occupational therapist), Jessica Ward (clinic coordinator) Families who adopt often find their children have complex medical, emotional and developmental needs, due in large part to […]
Brimer Joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
Published: December 14, 2021 Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Brimer, who practices internal medicine, earned his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine. While in residency, he […]
Brimer Joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
Published: December 14, 2021 Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Brimer, who practices internal medicine, earned his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine. While in residency, he […]
Hospital chaplains Serve a Vital role in Treating the Whole Patient
By Marti Webb Slay Published: December 14, 2021 Rev. Sonya Gravlee, M.Div., chaplain at Ascension St. Vincent’s East | Rev. Rodney Franklin, D. Min., staff chaplain at UAB Patients enter the hospital for specific medical reasons, but they also come with their own unique set of personal needs that have an impact on their care […]
Hospital chaplains Serve a Vital role in Treating the Whole Patient
By Marti Webb Slay Published: December 14, 2021 Rev. Sonya Gravlee, M.Div., chaplain at Ascension St. Vincent’s East | Rev. Rodney Franklin, D. Min., staff chaplain at UAB Patients enter the hospital for specific medical reasons, but they also come with their own unique set of personal needs that have an impact on their care […]
Interaction of HIPAA and Employer Vaccine Mandates
By Kelli C. Fleming Published: November 11, 2021 As we approach various deadlines for COVID-19 vaccine mandates, both in the private and the public sector, there appears to be confusion over when vaccine information may be shared with employers and what obligations employers have, if any, under The Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (“HIPAA”) […]
Interaction of HIPAA and Employer Vaccine Mandates
By Kelli C. Fleming Published: November 11, 2021 As we approach various deadlines for COVID-19 vaccine mandates, both in the private and the public sector, there appears to be confusion over when vaccine information may be shared with employers and what obligations employers have, if any, under The Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (“HIPAA”) […]