Feature Profiles

two boxers in a boxing ring sparing with gloves and helmets

Boxing for Cancer

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:41 pm

By Laura Freeman   For psychiatrist Aaron Hawkins, MD, stepping back into the ring at 43 has been a refresher course in practicing what he teaches. “I tell pat.... Read More
The autoclave uses high-pressure steam at high temperatures to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on instruments, lab ware, and waste.

What Alabama’s New ADEM Regulations Mean for Your Practice

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson In 2024, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) brought together a group of associations and companies to work together to propose update.... Read More
During surgery, two doctors EV ICD is placed under the breastbone.

Sean Dunn, MD Implants First Extravascular ICD in Alabama

Jul 22, 2025 at 03:24 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   In May, Sean Dunn, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at UAB, became the first physician in the state of Alabama to successfully implant the newest e.... Read More
Ronald Orso, MD

Ronald Orso, MD

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

5,000 babies delivered, 50 years of medicine and four military medals   By Ansley Franco   Ronald Orso, MD still recalls visiting his sister and her husband, who.... Read More

Managing Chronic Care More Effectively And Getting Paid For It

Jun 20, 2024 at 07:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   Chronic Illnesses take a toll. The price patients pay can be years of pain, diminished quality of life, damage to other organs, early death and the b.... Read More

July 2026

Jul 26, 2026 at 07:40 pm by kbarrettalley

The June 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!