Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations UAB PM&R, Cancer Rehabilitation, Adults with Spina Bifida, promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
I truly enjoyed AAPM&R 2025 — it was an incredible experience connecting and networking with colleagues, meeting residents and medical students who will be the future of our specialty.
Feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to bring that energy back to my practice.
Thank you to AAPM&R for this meaningful acknowledgment. I will continue striving to make a difference and to carry forward the values of excellence, compassion, and impact.
Congratulations to Danielle Powell, MD, MSPH, FAAPMR on being one of our Distinguished Public Service, Health Equity and Advocacy Award Recipients!
See the full list of 2025 AAPM&R Award Recipients here: https://t.co/dVEX67XUva
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Today marks a momentous milestone in the life of #UABRehab! Our new #UABRehabPavilion is state of the art with cutting edge technology that provides comprehensive rehabilitation care for the citizens of Alabama and beyond. @uabmedicine@UABHeersink https://t.co/pOrwpFIWOm
Spent last week at AAPM&R headquarters, strategizing with leaders from across the country to strengthen physiatry and support our members as they lead and thrive in the field.
Creating an equitable environment for AAPM&R involves fostering inclusivity, ensuring diverse representation, and providing equal opportunities for all members to thrive in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Thank you to our Diversity & Inclusion Committee (D&I) who met this past weekend (in office & virtually),
for their ongoing efforts creating an equitable and welcoming environment for AAPM&R members!
Nearly one in four people worldwide reports feeling fairly lonely or very lonely, according to a recent Meta-Gallup survey. @UABrehab's Megan Hays, Ph.D. offers five tips on how to combat loneliness this year. Read more: https://t.co/ubtTxQtsSu
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@UABrehab is celebrating International Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Day! We are proud to be a part of the important impact that PM&R has for people around the world, with health conditions experiencing disability or likely to experience disability. #uabmedicine#UABHeersink
The university has reached another monumental research milestone — $774.5 million in fiscal year 2023 — carrying on the most successful era of research funding in UAB history. @UABrehab is proud to be a part of this impactful research community. https://t.co/bzFblGqcbo
Quick Review summarizes @UABrehab research from our @UABSCIMS on the effect of a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet on the gut microbiome (the makeup of the bacteria that are in the digestive tract) that may help in preventing cardiometabolic disorders. https://t.co/OBPi09gfTc
60 years ago today, the 16th Street Baptist Church was bombed killing 4 young girls and injuring 22 people. Today and always, we remember Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Cynthia Morris Wesley, and Carole Robertson. (1/2)
Great day on Capitol Hill advocating for #physiatry patients and colleagues!
Thank you to AAP's Public Policy Committee for your leadership and the legislators for meeting with us and listening.
#GME#RehabResearch#ClimateAction