The Tourette Center of Excellence at Children's of Alabama

The innovative Tourette Center clinic at Children's of Alabama and associated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is one of the designated Tourette Association of America’s Center of Excellence.

Available with Dr. Jan Rowe at Children's at Lakeshore, the Tourette Center is utilizing Comprehensive Behavior Intervention for Tics (CBIT), a non-drug treatment consisting of three important components:

• training the child to be more aware of tics
• training the child to use “competing” behavior when they feel the urge to tic
• making changes to day-to-day activities in ways that can be helpful in reducing tics

View the link and video below for more information about the Tourette Center of Excellence and CBIT treatment.

Children's of Alabama Endocrinology Team Recruiting Patients for Research Study

Children's of Alabama and UAB’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is now recruiting patients for the DISCOVERY study, a multi-center research effort aimed at understanding why some children with a body mass index (BMI) greater than the 85^th percentile develop type 2 diabetes while others do not.

They are specifically looking to enroll children and teens aged 9-14 with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and a HbA1c level of 5.5% or higher. Participants will receive comprehensive health assessments, including regular HbA1c monitoring, and will be compensated for their involvement. 

Below is a link for more information on how patient families can get involved.

Register for Practical Day of Pediatrics

Taking place February 8, 2025 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Practical Day of Pediatrics is an annual conference focused on providing practical tips for management of pediatric disorders.

The 2025 conference topics include: Social Media and Children, ADHD Management, Common Pediatric Neurological Problems, Contraception Management, Pediatric MSK Complaints and more.

Register at the link below to attend either in-person at the Bradley Lecture Center at Children's of Alabama or virtually.

Save the Date for Upcoming 2025 Conferences

On February 7, Children's of Alabama will host the Journey of the Heart Conference at the Bradley Lecture Center.

On February 8, Children's of Alabama will host Practical Day of Pediatrics at the Bradley Lecture Center. See above for registration.

On February 28 from 8 a.m.- 4p.m., Children's of Alabama will host the Rare Disease Symposium at the Bradley Lecture Center.

On March 7, the STEP Program Transition conference will be held at United Ability. This conference will focus on building a bridge to successful transition for individuals with disabilities.

Registration links will be posted on the Children's website closer to the conferences.

Updated Laboratory Services Hours

Laboratory Services at Children's of Alabama has updated its hours on the Children's referral testing form. Click below to see the updated form.

Holiday Festivities at Children's of Alabama

From a Thanksgiving parade to Elf window washer visits, Children's of Alabama provides many holiday activities for patients and their families to enjoy. Follow us on social media for more updates like these!

Updated Orthopedics Referral Forms

Children's of Alabama's Orthopedics team has updated its referral forms. Visit the link below for the updated links and for their letter to referring providers.

Fever Management in Sickle Cell Patients

Infections can cause death in children with all types of Sickle Cell Disease. Fever is a medical emergency due to possibility of penicillin-resistant organisms and incomplete vaccination status. Quick evaluation with blood cultures and treatment with antibiotics may be lifesaving.

For temperature of 101°F or greater regardless of suspected viral etiology, obtain venous blood cultures, CBC with reticulocyte count, and give dose of IM/IV Rocephin 50 mg/kg/dose or max of 2 grams/dose. If allergic to cephalosporin, use IV Clindamycin 10 mg/kg/dose max 4.8 grams/ dose or if older than 10 years of age, use Levofloxacin 10mg/kg/dose max 500mg/dose. CXR indicated if cough or respiratory symptoms are present to evaluate for acute chest syndrome.

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Live Accredited Continuing Education Opportunities

Visit the link below for live Accredited Continuing Education opportunities,

updated weekly with registration links for Grand Rounds.

2023-2025 Directory of Pediatric Services

Check Out the Latest PedsCast

The Children’s of Alabama PedsCast is a pediatric sub-specialist peer-to-peer podcast focused on research, innovative programs and advances in pediatric health care at Children’s of Alabama. Featured speakers include physicians, surgeons, clinical specialists and other experts in the field of pediatrics.

Click the link below to hear one of our PedsCast episodes, which goes inside the Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama with Dr. Matthew Kutny.

Children's Epic EMR

Epic is now live at Children's of Alabama! This new electronic medical record (EMR) platform aims to help improve the care of our patients, their families experience and the day-to-day work operations of our employees and providers.

As we adjust to this transition, we want to ensure that referring offices are receiving all patient notes, discharge summaries and other information needed.

Please submit any issues you may be experiencing and we will work to resolve them as quickly as possible.

Fax FYIs

Please make note

of the below fax number updates!

Nephrology: 205-638-2517

Department of Surgery: 205-638-2513

Pediatrics East: 205-638-7102

Sports Medicine: 205-638-2879

*Sports Medicine Phone Number Change: 205-638-6921