RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Philanthropy
For the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , philanthropy is one of the keys to our progress . We invite you to join us in our mission to develop advanced treatments , pursue innovative research discoveries , and deliver exceptional patient experiences .
Thank you to our donors for investing in us . Your giving has created opportunities for improving patient care and exploring new frontiers in treating and managing orthopaedic conditions .
WAYS YOU CAN INVEST
• Outright Gifts : Put your gift to work immediately by funding existing programs or creating a reliable source of future income for a current endowment .
• Pledges : We welcome your gift through a pledge , which is a formal statement of intention to make a gift over a period of time .
• Endowments : Provide long-term security by expanding our permanent financial base and creating a predictable source of future income .
• Planned Gifts : Shape the future of our department and leave your legacy by making us part of your estate plan .
• Anonymous Gifts : A gift without a name attached is just as impactful and will positively transform lives and research efforts .
• Tributes : This thoughtful way to honor or memorialize a loved one can establish an endowment or help fund departmental projects .
We invite you to collaborate with our department as we work to enhance education , research , and patient care . Thank you for your interest .
If you would like to partner with us , please contact Senior Director of Development Jennifer Philpot at jlphilpot @ uabmc . edu or 205-975-4452 .
How to Refer a Patient
UAB Orthopaedic Surgery is happy to collaborate with any and all providers , on both inpatient and outpatient referrals . Providers should contact UAB MIST ( Medical Information Service via Telephone ) at 1-800-UAB-MIST ( 1-800-822-6478 ) or email mist @ uabmc . edu to refer a patient . The UAB MIST team is here to help facilitate consults and transfers and to help make the process as seamless as possible for referring providers .
UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Practice Locations
• UAB Hospital
• UAB Hospital-Highlands
• UAB Medicine Primary & Specialty Care of Gardendale
• UAB Medicine-Leeds
• MedWest
• Ascension St . Vincent ’ s One Nineteen
• Birmingham VA Medical Center
• Children ’ s of Alabama
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