Live HealthSmart Alabama Announces Expansion into Central Alabama

By Adam Pope | UAB News Live HealthSmart Alabama, an initiative of the University of Alabama at Birmingham to improve the health of all Alabamians, is beginning to expand its programs and services beyond Birmingham and into central Alabama, thanks in part to a recent $2.47 million gift from Novo Nordisk Inc. Funding will support LHSA’s programs and services, including revitalization of the built environment, a new mobile wellness van and mobile market – much-needed resources that will be deployed in Selma, Demopolis, Camden and beyond. “We thank Novo Nordisk Inc. for their remarkable $2.47 million gift to help propel our shared goals and Live HealthSmart Alabama’s mission of improving healthy living across our state,” said UAB President Ray L. Watts. “Public/private partnerships have been absolutely critical to the early successes of Live HealthSmart Alabama, and we are excited and eager to work with others who share our passion for making a difference in the lives of Alabamians as we expand the initiative to other areas of the state.” Novo Nordisk, Inc. — a global pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people with chronic diseases like diabetes — is viewed as a key partner in helping LHSA improve...