Kristen McIntosh

Nov 17, 2023 | cbs42.com | Kristen McIntosh

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The U.S. is among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth. That’s according to a new report that shows over 10% of births were preterm last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds 10.5% of births that happened before 37 weeks of pregnancy in 2021 — the highest percentage ever. In 2022, that number dropped to 10.4%, a negligible difference, according to the head of March of Dimes.

Feb 14, 2023 | cbs42.com | Kristen McIntosh

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A group of UAB medical students are working to ensure trauma patients leave the hospital with clean clothing. First responders and medical staff are in the business of saving lives and sometimes that could come with the risk of damaging patients belongings. One of the most common damaged items during a medical emergency is clothing.