UAB Hospital (Birmingham, Ala.). The 1,157-bed UAB Hospital is a major hub for clinical research and cutting-edge medical care. The academic medical center is home to the only comprehensive cancer center in a five-state region. UAB Hospital was ranked No. 1 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report for 2016-17, received Magnet certification hospital for top-notch nursing care and was designated a Most Wired hospital in 2016 for integrating advanced technology into care delivery.
