Music Therapy
As a service to you, UAB Music Therapists provide
live music at the bedside to promote healing and
ease pain, anxiety, and depression. You or a member
of your care team can request Music Therapy by
dialing *55.
UAB Arts in Medicine
UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM) seeks to enhance healing
through the arts. Our services are available to patients
and families of all ages and ability levels, and include
visual arts, dance and movement, storytelling,
embroidery, music, journaling, crafts, and more.
For more information, call *55, email
[email protected], or speak with your
care team to request a visit.
Pet Therapy
In partnership with local non-profit agency Hand-inPaw, your physician can order Pet Therapy if your
medical condition permits. A visit from their certified
therapy dogs (and occasionally cats) combats
boredom and loneliness, provides a welcome
distraction from medical procedures, and even
supports physical and occupational therapy.
To request a visit, call *55.
Room Service
We offer hotel-style room service to inpatients at
UAB Hospital. Your meals will not be automatically
delivered unless requested. Instead, you should order
from the room service menu in your room any time
between 6:30 am and 7:30 pm. Just dial 4-MEAL from
your room phone and place your order. A call center
representative will assist you, and your meal will be
freshly made to order and delivered within 45 minutes.
A family member or friend may also place an order for
you by dialing (205) 934-6325 from an outside phone.
If you are diabetic, managing your blood sugar in the
hospital can be a challenge. Please notify your nurse
when you order a room service meal in order to test
your blood sugar before you eat or drink anything and
again after your meal so you can get your insulin. If
you would like to speak with a member of the UAB
Diabetes & Glycemic Control team, please let us know.
We know that there are many food preferences and
diet restrictions for you while in the hospital. Our call
center representatives and registered dietitians are
trained to help you with your menu selections and
ensure that you receive a well-balanced meal that will
support the healing process.
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