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Laser Surgery in Tuscaloosa

Innovative Surgical Methods Available Close to Home

In medicine, surgeons utilize lasers for a higher level of precision in performing minimally invasive techniques that focus on a small area. Because laser surgery causes less damage to surrounding healthy tissue, patients often experience more rapid recovery times due to less pain, swelling, and scarring associated with traditional surgery. By using these special light beams instead of surgical instruments like scalpels, the laser light can treat body areas that are often difficult to access.

Laser surgery may be used to:

  • Treat cancer, by destroying tumors, polyps, or growths
  • Remove kidney stones
  • Improve vision
  • Treat back nerve pain

Is Laser Surgery Safe?

Lasers were first developed in the 1960s and have many indications. Since then, newer laser modifications have been utilized to treat various skin lesions and diseases. Some health or skin conditions can be aggravated by laser surgeries, and if a patient is in poor overall health, it increases their risk of complications. Before undergoing laser surgery, make sure to talk to your doctor about the expected risks and benefits of laser surgery.

Risks of laser surgery are similar to the risks of traditional surgery, such as bleeding, infection, pain, scarring, and changes in skin color, as well as risks associated with general anesthesia.

Expanding Opportunity Through Innovation

How OTIDE and DCH Are Empowering Nurses in West Alabama

In a powerful new partnership designed to strengthen the region’s nursing workforce, the University of Alabama’s Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE) and DCH Health System have joined forces to expand educational opportunities for local nurses and healthcare professionals. This collaboration is more than a traditional university–hospital partnership — it’s a modern, flexible model of learning that meets healthcare workers where they are.
What OTIDE Brings to the Partnership
OTIDE serves as the bridge between higher education and real-world professionals, helping nurses and hospital staff balance their demanding schedules while continuing to grow academically. Through UA Online, OTIDE delivers over 100 fully online degree and certificate programs — including the RN-to-BSN program from the Capstone College of Nursing — specifically designed for working adults. For DCH nurses, this means: Access to Flexible, High-Quality Education: Nurses can pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) online while continuing their roles at the bedside. Personalized Academic Support: OTIDE offers success coaching, online tutoring, and writing-review services tailored for adult learners balancing career and coursework. Scholarships and Financial Assistance: DCH employees and their families gain access to scholarship opportunities and grants that help make higher education more affordable. Career Growth Beyond the Bedside: OTIDE’s programs extend well beyond nursing, opening doors to continuing-education courses, leadership certificates, and advanced healthcare administration degrees.

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