The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Montgomery, Ala.-based Baptist Health opened a new specialty care clinic at the UAB School of Medicine, according to the Birmingham Business Journal.
The clinic will begin serving patients Aug. 1. It will offer specialty care in urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and rheumatology.
UAB will also welcome 10 new physicians to the staff as a result of the expansion, according to the article.
"We are excited to combine our medical experience and commitment to excellence with UAB's highly skilled and qualified health care professionals as we work together to continue to raise the bar for top-quality medical care," said President and CEO of Baptist Health Russell Tyner in a statement. "I feel confident this will allow our organization to continue to meet its mission of providing the highest level of quality care to the residents of central Alabama while allowing Baptist Health to meet the growing need for healthcare services and expanding our services to those who matter most: our patients."