The Child Life Program at Children’s of Alabama recognizes that illness and hospitalization are stressful events in the lives of children and their families. By using age appropriate education, preparation and supportive activities, we strive to minimize that stress and help children and their families cope positively with their healthcare experience.
The Department of Clinical Nutrition and Lactation Services provides comprehensive nutritional care and education of the highest quality based on current evidence in pediatric nutrition to all patients and families of Children's of Alabama, and to educate the staff and community to promote optimal nutrition and promote research and medical education in the field of pediatric nutrition.
Epstein Anomaly with Atrial Septal Defect
When Grady McMillan was born on December 31, 2014, he appeared to be perfectly healthy. But at his one-month checkup, his pediatrician heard what sounded like a heart murmur and referred Grady and his parents, Tara and Jody, to a cardiologist.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant
Morgan was born on July 7, 2014 with high bilirubin levels and jaundice. Then, just two weeks after Morgan’s birth, Morgan’s mother and Dorothy’s daughter, Arica, called 911 in a panic, telling emergency responders that Morgan was choking and seizing. A chest X-ray revealed Morgan had an enlarged heart.
It's estimated about two out of ten children get bullied. Bullying is defined as an unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It can cause lasting issues for both the victims and the bullies themselves. Watch video.
Children's of Alabama is committed to improving access to and communication with our pediatric providers and community physicians and their staff. This website will be continually updated with the latest forms, directions and contact information to help facilitate the referral process. If you have any concerns or issues, visit the Physician Link and you'll find the phone number to our dedicated team who will be happy to help.
In addition, we will continually update and improve this website with more information about Continuing Medical Education opportunities, research findings, and better access to our providers and staff.
Children’s of Alabama offers a convenient way to manage your child’s personal medical records with our online patient portal. This portal can be accessed 24/7 from any computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Our Patient Portal features include:
The patient portal is powered by FollowMyHealth, a leader in secure online access to personal health information. If you need to sign up for a new proxy account, please provide your email address during your registration process.
For general or technical questions about our patient portal, contact our patient portal support team at 205-638-5580 or email COAPatientPortal@childrensal.org. Representatives will be available to assist you Monday through Friday.
The Child Life Program at Children’s of Alabama recognizes that illness and hospitalization are stressful events in the lives of children and their families. By using age appropriate education, preparation and supportive activities, we strive to minimize that stress and help children and their families cope positively with their healthcare experience.
The Department of Clinical Nutrition and Lactation Services provides comprehensive nutritional care and education of the highest quality based on current evidence in pediatric nutrition to all patients and families of Children's of Alabama, and to educate the staff and community to promote optimal nutrition and promote research and medical education in the field of pediatric nutrition.
Epstein Anomaly with Atrial Septal Defect
When Grady McMillan was born on December 31, 2014, he appeared to be perfectly healthy. But at his one-month checkup, his pediatrician heard what sounded like a heart murmur and referred Grady and his parents, Tara and Jody, to a cardiologist.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant
Morgan was born on July 7, 2014 with high bilirubin levels and jaundice. Then, just two weeks after Morgan’s birth, Morgan’s mother and Dorothy’s daughter, Arica, called 911 in a panic, telling emergency responders that Morgan was choking and seizing. A chest X-ray revealed Morgan had an enlarged heart.
It's estimated about two out of ten children get bullied. Bullying is defined as an unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. It can cause lasting issues for both the victims and the bullies themselves. Watch video.
Children's of Alabama is committed to improving access to and communication with our pediatric providers and community physicians and their staff. This website will be continually updated with the latest forms, directions and contact information to help facilitate the referral process. If you have any concerns or issues, visit the Physician Link and you'll find the phone number to our dedicated team who will be happy to help.
In addition, we will continually update and improve this website with more information about Continuing Medical Education opportunities, research findings, and better access to our providers and staff.
Children’s of Alabama offers a convenient way to manage your child’s personal medical records with our online patient portal. This portal can be accessed 24/7 from any computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Our Patient Portal features include:
The patient portal is powered by FollowMyHealth, a leader in secure online access to personal health information. If you need to sign up for a new proxy account, please provide your email address during your registration process.
For general or technical questions about our patient portal, contact our patient portal support team at 205-638-5580 or email COAPatientPortal@childrensal.org. Representatives will be available to assist you Monday through Friday.
