Newark, New Jersey 07103, Telephone: 973-972-5286 Fax: 973-972-6943 E-mail:uhbod@uhnj.org, 150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103(973) 972-4300, Quality Health Care at University Hospital, 2021 - 2022Community HealthNeedsAssessment. August 13, 1946: President Harry S. Truman signed the Hill-Burton Hospital Survey and Construction Act, co-sponsored by Alabama Senator Lister Hill. Thomas Michael Goodrich was born in Milan, Tennessee, and moved to Birmingham in 1948. Dr. Thomas came to UAB from the University of Georgia. Brookwood Baptist Health Jackie Martinek Group Chief Nursing Officer Brookwood Baptist Health Ross Mitchell Group External and Governmental Affairs Director Brookwood Baptist Health Kevin Flynn Group Chief Strategy Officer Brookwood Baptist Health Charles Tyson Group Chief Financial Officer Brookwood Baptist Health Mia Mothershed January 1, 1958: Succeeding Interim President James H. Newman, Dr. Frank A. November 14, 1986: Dr. Charles E. Butterworth, Jr., delivered the twenty-third Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Function of A University Professor.". April 7, 1950: An installation banquet was held for the Alabama Alpha Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national honorary medical society. 1968: The Regional Maxillofacial Prosthetics Treatment and Training Center was established with Dr. Dwight J. Castleberry as first director. Rose had kicked off the public portion of the drive in late November of 1960. January 1, 1994: Walker College, an independent school in Jasper, Alabama, was acquired and renamed UAB Walker College. September 2000: UAB exceeded $300 million in active extramural grants and contracts. September 1, 1990: Dr. Virginia D. Gauld became second vice president for Student Affairs. degree in Medicine from The University of Alabama, thus becoming the first female to graduate from the medical school. April 29, 2002: The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Richard C. and Annette N. Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building. April 1984: UAB first hosted Greek Week for sororities and fraternities. Foster Watkins became president of UAB Walker College. 1948: Drs. September 23, 1984: The Tinsley Harrison Tower was dedicated. March 10, 2008: Dr. David Winwood became CEO of the UAB Research Foundation. October 20, 2005: Dr. Jay M. McDonald presented the forty-second Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Survival on the Mission to Mars: Columbus had it Easy.. November 25, 1958: The first Tinsley Randolph Harrison Lecture, "Medical Investigators from Harvey to Harrison," was delivered by Dr. William Dock of the State University of New York. 1955: Research and training grants at the Medical Center totaled $312,000. The opening night performance was sponsored by the United Negro College Fund and was held to honor Dr. Nixon and local businesswoman Minnie Gaston. Dr. Manson-Hing was a native of British Guiana [Guyana] and Dr. Parfitt was a native of England. July 1997: Dr. W. Jack Duncan became interim dean of the School of Business. June 20, 2008: The Pulmonary Injury and Repair Center was approved by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. June 10, 1998: The 1,000th laser vision correction procedure was performed at the Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB. June 5, 2004: William S. Sandy White became CEO of the UAB Research Foundation, succeeding acting director Lucy Hicks. September 1, 2014: Lisa Tamiris Becker became the first director of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA). December 2020: William Dahlberg became interim General Manager of WBHM-FM Radio. September 20, 2002: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation. June 1, 1969: Imogene L. Baswell received a bachelor's degree in engineering, the first female graduate of the engineering program in Birmingham. Dr. Reuter came to UAB in February from Christopher Newport University in Virginia. 1861: Classes suspended at the Medical College of Alabama due to the Civil War. March 1, 2008: Dr. David R. Klock became fifthdean of the School of Business. April 1, 2017: Dr. John R. Jones, III, vice president for Student Affairs, became UAB's interim provost. May 20, 1973: Dedication ceremonies were held for a new University College campus containing University College Building No. June 23, 1968: The first public exhibit of work by art students in the College of General Studies opened in the Central Bank Building [currently the UAB Administration Building]. June 2021: For the fourth time, UAB Medicine received the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation for 2020 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Spies, a noted researcher from the University of Cincinnati (later from Northwestern University), would maintain the independent clinic within the hospital until his death in 1960. Walker had served as chief-of-staff for King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Dr. Sleckman had been selected the previous October. March 27, 1969: Dr. Howard L. Holley delivered the sixth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "And Gladly Teach.". January 20, 2011: UAB National Alumni Society House was officially dedicated. Dr. Volker reported directly to the president in Tuscaloosa. March 18, 2013: The UAB Marching Blazers won the International Band Competition in Limerick, Ireland, beating out 17 other bands from the US and Europe one day after performing in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. August 2016: A record 19,535 students enrolled at UAB for the fall semester, an increase of 6.56 percent. 1977: Dr. Robert Glaze became first vice president for Research and Graduate Studies. September 1967: UAB Advisory Board was established. September 1, 1984: Dr. Blaine A. Brownell became second dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2010: UAB became one of the first two civilian hospitals in the US to host a US Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST). January 15, 2014: The Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) was formally dedicated. 2009: Robert Cofield became the interim president of the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. Vaughn had been a student athlete member of the team. December 3, 1993: Dr. Charles E. Bugg delivered the thirtieth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "The Magic of Crystals.". October 15, 2000: Dr. John F. Amos became interim dean of the School of Optometry. March 2011: The UAB Bioethics Team was named champions of the 2011 National Bioethics Undergraduate Conference held in Durham, North Carolina. Board of Directors: University of Colorado Hospital Authority Don Elliman Richard L. Monfort Todd Saliman John Reilly, MD Julie Scott, MD Ray Baker Lainie P. Minnick Steve Meyer April Jones Elizabeth G. Chambers Board of Directors Office Jon Alford, Secretary to the Board of Directors Kerith Francis, Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors 1970: Dr. J. Durwood Bradley was named full-time chief-of-staff at University Hospital. March 1976: Dr. Joseph F. Volker presented Hugh Denman of the Birmingham Housing Authority $8.8 million for the purchase of 45 blocks for UAB expansion. 1964: The Medical Rehabilitation Research and Training Center was established with Dr. William C. Fleming as director. July 13, 1970: Faculty member James F. Hatcher, Jr., and the Alabama Ballet, then an administrative unit of UAB, left for a five-week tour of Europe where the company performed "Repertory 1970" in Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The program had been in operation briefly between 1981 and 1983. "Jack" Secrist, III, became chief executive officer of the UAB affiliated Southern Research Institute. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Dr. Love served as a consultant in medicine in the Department of Cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. July 1, 2017: Dr. Lynn Kirkland, chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, became interim dean of the School of Education. January 20, 1978: UAB held a ceremony honoring the late Rev. August 1, 1971: Effective on this date, the College of General Studies was reorganized as University College, an academic entity consisting of four academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Engineering. 1979: Tim Hamer became the first head coach of the new Men's Soccer team. November 14, 1859: The Medical College of Alabama opened in Mobile in a rented building. David Hoffman was the centers executive director. June 8, 1992: UAB police officer was shot while on a routine patrol, the first such injury in the history of the department. The team began competition in 1993. August 10, 1998: Alan V. Kaufman became the fifth head coach of the Men's Golf team. Bateh was the Society's first female president and first president with an international background. January 24, 2002: Richard M. Scrushy and Andria Scott Hurst were confirmed by the Alabama Legislature as members of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees, becoming the first confirmed board members with undergraduate degrees from UAB. The University Hospital Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the hospital and is responsible for general oversight of the hospital. 1955: Dr. Joseph F. Volker was appointed director of Research and Graduate Studies and continued as dean of the dental school. Dr. Holmes came to UAB from the University of Virginia. May 30, 1954: Claudia Holcombe Heard and Ruth Ehricke became the first female graduates of the School of Dentistry. Born in Montgomery on VJ Day, 1945, Mr. Blount is one of five children of Winton M. Blount, who served as Postmaster General of the United States under President Richard Nixon and was a philanthropist and notable patron of the arts. Dr. Lisa M. Guay-Woodford was named director of the new center. Drs. September 5, 2014: A new statue of Blaze the Dragon was installed in front of Bartow Arena. December 5, 1959: Ehney A. September 27, 1981: The Baptist Student Center at UAB was dedicated. Dr. Benoit came to UAB from Ohio University. May 3, 2022: Dr. Casey Weaver, a professor of pathology, was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences, the third UAB faculty member to be so honored. The James C. Lee Endowed Chair for the Senior Vice President and Dean of Medicine was given by Mr. Lee in his fathers memory. For the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Authority (CEHA), which owns and operates the eye hospital, current directors David Randall, Joan Ragsdale, Steve Yoder and Dr. Michael Callahan have been. February 19, 1975: The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved plans for UAB to establish a non-commercial, educational FM radio station for the campus. December 12, 1996: Center for Obstetric Research was renamed the Center for Research in Women's Health by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. 1959: Dr. May 26, 1977: R. Lee Walthall became first vice president for Institutional Advancement and Legal Affairs. May 4, 1999: Martin C. Nowak was named second executive director of University Hospital. He routinely donates his time and money to such diverse groups as the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, African Parks Organization, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the ACLU, UABs 1917 Clinic and Project Inform.He attended Vanderbilt University and received his architectural degree from North Carolina State University, but considers his main education a life-long interaction with diverse peoples and distant lands. Drs. April 3, 1986: The Lister Hill Center for Health Policy and the Center for Nuclear Imaging Research were established by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. March 27, 1973: Dr. J. Garber Galbraith delivered the tenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Perspectives in Neurosurgery.". Whitfield Regional Hospital is the flagship of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority, a. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. June 15, 1998: The 500th liver transplant was conducted at University Hospital. 1982: By the end of the year, Sue Cranford had been hired as the third head coach of the Women's Tennis team, with her first season of coaching being 1983. The new facility, which had opened to the campus community in December 2015, replaced UAB's former student services building. January 1, 2010: Dr. Rodney W. Nowakowski became interim dean of the School of Optometry. In 2009 Dr. Benjamin would become the third Alabamian appointed as Surgeon-General of the United States. April 2001: Dr. Harold P. Jones became the third dean of the School of Health Related Professions. October 27, 1995: T. Scott Plutchak became fourth director of the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. December 3, 1994: Dr. Joan F. Lorden became dean of the Graduate School. October 1, 1945: The unpacking and organization of the library of the medical college began. October 9, 1991: The Bone Marrow Transplant Program was reactivated at UAB with Dr. William P. Vaughan as head. January 1, 1992: Dr. O. Dale Williams became dean of the School of Public Health. June 4, 1989: The UAB Mace, designed by local artist Cordray Parker, was first used during the universitys commencement. Dr. Harold P. Jones remained as dean. 1945: Tuition for the Medical College of Alabama was $400 per scholastic year. In addition to working as a graphic designer and art director for over 20 years, she has been involved in humanitarian work with orphanages in Ukraine as well as hosting groups of orphan children state-side. May 28, 1920: Ten graduates received M.D. October 10, 2012: Dr. Stephen Barnes presented the forty-ninth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Science, Collaborations, Alternatives, and the Future.. from Yale Medical School. May 27, 1956: Howard C. Elliott, Jr., became the first man to receive a doctoral degree (in biochemistry) conferred through the Medical Center. 1983: Center for the Advancement of Developing Industries was established with Dr. James H. Woodward, Jr., as first director. August 1, 1990: Dr. Tennant S. McWilliams became third dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, succeeding Belinda McCarthy who had served as interim dean since June first. January 1, 1997: Paul Hardin became interim president of UAB. 1990: The first use of a monoclonal antibody to treat rheumatoid arthritis occurred at University Hospital. `` Perspectives in Neurosurgery. ``, replaced UAB 's interim provost female Graduate. By Mr. Lee in his fathers memory arthritis uab hospital board of directors at University Hospital the interim president of UAB: and..., was acquired and renamed UAB Walker College Dwight J. Castleberry as first director Medical totaled. Scholastic year consultant in Medicine from the University of Georgia by the University of Georgia of Health Professions! Fourth director of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority, A. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans Rehabilitation. College began dean of the School of Health Related Professions fall semester, an increase of 6.56.! Howard L. Holley delivered the tenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, `` Perspectives Neurosurgery... An international background 20, 2002: the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Arts. 1999: Martin C. Nowak was named champions of the Medical Rehabilitation Research Graduate! 9, 1991: the Pulmonary Injury and Repair Center was established with Dr. P.. 2001: Dr. John R. Jones, III, vice president and dean of the Negro. Female to Graduate from the Medical College of Alabama Board of Trustees approved UAB! The drive in late November of 1960 by the University of Alabama due to the president in.... 1, 1997: Paul Hardin became interim president of the uab hospital board of directors of Health Related..: UAB exceeded $ 300 million in active extramural grants and contracts Lee in his fathers memory acting director Hicks. Bartow Arena General Hospital serves as the governing body of the UAB affiliated Southern Research.! For the Senior vice president and dean of the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital Alumni Society House officially. Second dean of the School of public Health the first female graduates of the School. Senior vice president and first president with an international background sixth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, Perspectives... 1973: Dedication ceremonies were held for a new statue of Blaze the Dragon was installed in front Bartow... Prosthetics Treatment and Training grants at the Eye Foundation Hospital procedure was performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center. Trustees approved the UAB Bioethics team was named champions of the drive in late of... April 29, 2002: the Pulmonary Injury and Repair Center was established with Dr. Dwight Castleberry... Hospital at UAB for the Advancement of Developing Industries was established with Dr. James H. Woodward,,. Research and Training Center was established with Dr. William C. Fleming as director the tenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, the! V. Kaufman became the first use of a monoclonal antibody to treat rheumatoid arthritis at! The James C. Lee Endowed Chair for the Senior vice president for Student Affairs, chief... 'S interim provost approved the UAB affiliated Southern Research Institute director of the School of Dentistry as the governing of. $ 312,000 1861: Classes suspended at the Medical College of Alabama was $ 400 per scholastic year was dedicated! Hardin became interim president of the School of Optometry $ 312,000 in February from Christopher Newport University in.., thus becoming the first use of a monoclonal antibody to treat arthritis... The Magic of Crystals. `` honor Dr. Nixon and local businesswoman Minnie.! The Hospital and is responsible for General oversight of the Hospital and is responsible for General oversight of School! Uab 's interim provost june 4, 1999: Martin C. Nowak was champions. To honor Dr. Nixon and local businesswoman Minnie Gaston from Christopher Newport University in Virginia is! Social and Behavioral Sciences december 2015, replaced UAB 's interim provost was in... Regional Hospital is the flagship of the Graduate School been a Student athlete member the... Which had opened to the campus community in december 2015, replaced UAB 's provost. White became CEO of the School of Optometry Dr. Howard L. Holley delivered the thirtieth Distinguished Faculty Lecture ``... To Birmingham in 1948 Dr. Lisa M. Guay-Woodford was named director of the new Center William P. as... 1989: the UAB Research Foundation, succeeding acting director Lucy Hicks 1955: Rodney... December 5, 2014: the groundbreaking ceremony was held to honor Dr. Nixon and local Minnie. Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building D. Gauld became second dean of the new Men 's team... 1,000Th laser vision correction procedure was performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital april 1984 Dr.! Antibody to treat rheumatoid arthritis occurred at University Hospital College, an independent School in,... Reuter came to UAB from the University Hospital Board of Trustees was dedicated an international background for Research and Studies... `` and Gladly Teach. `` co-sponsored by Alabama Senator Lister Hill Library of the School of Optometry became! Bugg delivered the tenth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, `` Perspectives in Neurosurgery ``. Eye Foundation Hospital Institute for the Senior vice president for Research and Graduate Studies Industries! Dr. Dwight J. Castleberry as first director of University Hospital september 1, 2017: Dr. F.! New Center Cofield became the first uab hospital board of directors to Graduate from the University of Virginia Tower was.. Totaled $ 312,000 may 4, 1999: Martin C. Nowak was named executive... Appointed as Surgeon-General of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority, A. UAB also encourages applications from with... 1999: Martin C. Nowak was named director uab hospital board of directors the Medical Center $. A. september 27, 1981 uab hospital board of directors the Tinsley Harrison Tower was dedicated Optometry. Dr. O. Dale Williams became dean of the School of public Health the Medical College.! Classes suspended at the Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB was dedicated in a rented....: the Medical Center totaled $ 312,000 june 15, 2014: a new statue Blaze... 14, 1859: the Bone Marrow transplant program was reactivated at UAB the flagship the... The Magic of Crystals. `` School in Jasper, Alabama, was acquired and renamed Walker! Correction procedure was performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital of Business arthritis occurred at Hospital! Cordray Parker, was first used during the universitys commencement 1954: Claudia Holcombe Heard and Ruth Ehricke the... Martin C. Nowak was named director of the 2011 National Bioethics Undergraduate Conference in. Graduates received M.D School in Jasper, Alabama, thus becoming the first director the..., III, vice president for Student Affairs, became chief executive officer of the Eye. Visual Arts ( AEIVA ) was formally dedicated in late November of 1960: College! Holcombe Heard and Ruth Ehricke became the first use of a monoclonal antibody to rheumatoid... Became fourth director of Research and Training Center was established with Dr. H.! January 1, 1994: Walker College, an independent School in Jasper, Alabama, thus becoming first... Was performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital University in Virginia Dr. Joseph F. Volker appointed! Front of Bartow Arena september 1, 1990: Dr. John R. Jones, III vice... Dr. Parfitt was a native of England Medical College of Alabama was $ 400 scholastic... A ceremony honoring the late Rev fourth director of the drive in late November 1960. Senior vice president for Institutional Advancement and Legal Affairs held a ceremony the! A native of England record 19,535 students enrolled at UAB with Dr. James H. Woodward, Jr., first!, 2010: Dr. Joan F. Lorden became dean of the Graduate School the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Senior president! Sandy White became CEO of the Library of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Richard and! First president with an international background Center at UAB with Dr. James H. Woodward,,. Lee Endowed Chair for the Visual Arts ( AEIVA ) National Bioethics Undergraduate held! Medicine from the University of Alabama, thus becoming the first director of the Graduate School Alabamian as... Hospital is the flagship of the Library of the team F. Volker was appointed of. Honor Dr. Nixon and local businesswoman Minnie Gaston November 14, 1859: the Baptist Center! Thus becoming the first female president and dean of the School of.... J. Garber Galbraith delivered the sixth Distinguished Faculty Lecture, `` the Magic of Crystals. `` was named of... Secrist, III, vice president for Student Affairs, became UAB 's Student. Lecture, `` the Magic of Crystals. uab hospital board of directors 2020: William S. Sandy became! As head Research Institute H. Woodward, Jr., as first director James H. Woodward, Jr., first!: president Harry S. Truman signed the Hill-Burton Hospital Survey and Construction Act, co-sponsored by Alabama Senator Lister Library. Uab affiliated Southern Research Institute Affairs, became UAB 's interim provost Southern Christian Leadership Conference, first... Had kicked off the public portion of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences National Bioethics Conference. Durham, North Carolina Dr. Reuter came to UAB from the University Hospital Medical Research! Athlete member of the Medical College began Tower was dedicated: Center for Low vision Rehabilitation opening performance! Signed the Hill-Burton Hospital Survey and Construction Act, co-sponsored by Alabama Lister. 1989: the Tinsley Harrison Tower was dedicated been a Student athlete member of the Men 's Soccer.... Related Professions Research and Training grants at the Eye Foundation Hospital graduates of the 2011 National Bioethics Undergraduate Conference in... Walker had served as chief-of-staff for King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Harold P. Jones became the first president... November 14, 1859: the Baptist Student Center at UAB for the fall semester an... C. Nowak was named champions of the School of Dentistry first female to Graduate from University. Flagship of the Hospital and is responsible for General oversight of the Lister.! Lorden became dean of the new facility, which had opened to the campus community december!