Recreation & Wellness
Family members are encouraged to relieve stress and take care of themselves while their loved one is at UAB. Enjoy any of the activities below or dial * 55 to learn more about nearby shopping or entertainment options.
• UAB Walking Trails Indoor and outdoor walking trails in one- to three-mile loops start on the 2nd floor and continue throughout the campus and around the outside of many buildings. Look for the walking trail signs on the 2nd floor.
• Railroad Park The 19-acre park celebrates Birmingham’ s industrial and artistic heritage, offering green space, concerts, and cultural events along 1st Avenue South between 14th and 18th Streets( railroadpark. org).
• UAB Campus Recreation Center This comprehensive workout facility has a pool, sauna, indoor track, and offers a variety of programs and classes. For more information on rates and obtaining a guest pass, please call * 55.
• Birmingham Barons Adjacent to Railroad Park, the baseball stadium is downtown’ s newest feature and home to the AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For tickets, from April through September, visit barons. com.
• Dining, Shopping, and Culture Birmingham offers some of the best fine dining, downhome eats, arts, and culture in the South. To learn more about the area’ s not-to-be-missed attractions and events, visit birminghamal. org.
Gift Shops
We have three gift shops that offer flowers and plants, greeting cards, gifts, and other accessories. You may call any of our gift shops to purchase a gift and arrange delivery to a patient’ s room.
• North Pavilion – 2nd floor •( 205) 996-2019 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday
• West Pavilion – 1st floor •( 205) 934-6434 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday
• UAB Hospital-Highlands – 3rd floor •( 205) 930-7025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Religious Services
We know that hospitalization can be emotionally and spiritually challenging for patients, families, and guests. The following quiet spaces are available for meditation or prayer 24 / 7 in the hospital:
• Interfaith chapels for private prayer and meditation – West Pavilion – 1st floor – Women & Infants Center – 2nd floor – UAB Hospital-Highlands – 4th floor
• Sanctuary for meditation and prayer – North Pavilion – 2nd floor
We offer weekly faith-based worship services in the West Pavilion Interfaith Chapel( 1st floor). For a list of worship times, please call( 205) 934-4254 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, or visit uabpastoralcare. org.
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