UAB St. Vincent's Home Medical Services

08/24/2026

Respiratory health is one of the biggest challenges in managing spinal muscular atrophy. In fact, respiratory complications are the leading cause of hospitalization for people living with it.

Regular airway clearance can make a real difference in day-to-day health, and devices like the SmartVest or Afflovest are built to support exactly that. Talk to our team today.

08/19/2026

As many as 80% of moderate to severe sleep apnea cases go undiagnosed.

PAP therapy is one of the most effective treatments, keeping your airway open through the night so you can actually wake up rested.

If this sounds like you, we're happy to help you look into a PAP setup.

08/12/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩.

Tilting your head just 60° puts up to 60 lbs of pressure on your spine, according to research from Surgical Technology International. Over time that strain builds, and small support can go a long way.

The 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚® 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 designed to correct posture and relieve that pressure.

Ask your doctor if a Vista collar is right for you.

08/05/2026

Lung cancer doesn't check your smoking history. 60–65% of new diagnoses are people who never smoked or quit years ago.

For many, treatment means adjusting to life with home oxygen, and that can feel like a big shift.

Portable options like the Rhythm POC are built to keep you moving, whether that's a walk in the park or time with family. Anyone with lungs is at risk. Know the signs, get checked.

08/04/2026

Big shoutout to our team celebrating work anniversaries this month 🎉

Thank you for showing up for our patients day after day. We appreciate you!

07/22/2026

Sarcoma affects thousands every year. And for many, recovery doesn't end at the hospital.

We carry the Smith+Nephew RENASYS EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System to help patients continue healing effectively at home — because wound care is a critical part of the recovery journey.

Healing doesn't stop. Neither do we.

07/15/2026

Managing a health condition doesn't mean sitting summer out. It just means showing up prepared.

Check off the essentials, listen to your body, and go enjoy the sun!

07/10/2026

Nearly 300,000 kids in the US live with juvenile arthritis. 🧒

They may look fine on the outside, but the pain, fatigue, and stiffness are real every single day. JA isn't just an "old person's disease" and can start as young as infancy.

The right support makes a difference.

07/08/2026

Lisa Wells, our Senior Vice President, has been named the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐕𝐆𝐌 𝐇𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 — and we couldn't be more proud.

Nearly 23 years of leadership, heart, and impact. This one is so well-deserved. Congratulations, Lisa! 💙🎉

Read the full story here 👇

Lisa Wells is the 2026 HME Woman of the Year for her leadership in HME, compliance, and industry advocacy.