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October 13, 2025

Department Spotlight: Sipsey Krout, University Medical Center (UMC Tuscaloosa) Sports Medicine

Learn more about the University Medical Center (UMC Tuscaloosa) Sports Medicine clinic and what they are looking forward to about our journey to Epic through this Q&A with Sipsey Krout.
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September 30, 2025

Become a Specialty Trainer

Provider-led classroom training for the Epic Journey will be more efficient, relevant, and effective if delivered by colleagues who speak the language and know the system. Learn what is required to become a trainer and the essential time commitment.
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Doctor discussing test results with nurse using a mobile digital tablet
September 25, 2025

Epic mobile tools will simplify care at the bedside and beyond

One of the most noticeable upgrades along our Epic Journey will be Epic’s suite of mobile tools: Rover, Canto, and Haiku. These apps will allow patient-facing staff to access and update records, place orders, and communicate in real time from tablets and smartphones.
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Sherichia Hardy
September 12, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Sherichia Hardy

Learn more about Sherichia Hardy, the senior director for Emergency Services at UAB Medicine, through this Q&A.
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Julian Booker, M.D.
September 5, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Julian Booker, M.D.

Get to know Julian Booker, M.D., the program director for Cardiovascular Imaging at UAB Medicine, through this Q&A.
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Jamie Wade
September 2, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Jamie Wade

Get to know Jamie Wade, the director of Outpatient Rehab and Community Partnerships at UAB Medicine, through this Q&A.
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August 15, 2025

What happens to our old data?

Curious about what really happens when our health system switches to Epic? The Epic Guys tackle common questions, from what happens to old patient data to how the transition affects everyday workflows.
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Summer Tappan
August 13, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Summer Tappan

Get to know Summer Tappan, the chief operating officer for the UAB St. Vincent’s Medical Group, through this Q&A.
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Thalia Baker
August 6, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Thalia Baker

Get to know Thalia Baker, the chair of the Value-Based External Data & Analytics Workgroup, through this Q&A.
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July 31, 2025

Epic transformation requires thousands of decisions

From executive sponsors to frontline workgroups, hundreds of leaders across all entities are working together to shape the way we deliver care, manage workflows, and support patients.
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July 18, 2025

Learn the lingo: Epic journey terminology 101

Do you sometimes feel that Epic is its own language? Learn the lingo with this glossary, which defines common terms and acronyms you may hear on our journey.
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May 2, 2025

“When will we go live?”

The number one question is “when will we go live?” Check out these two timelines showing the two waves, each with targeted Go Live dates.
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