Health Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day State agencies honored Dr. William Curry for his dedication to rural healthcare, highlighting his role in establishing medical school pipeline programs. Wesley Walter9 hours ago
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Health Analysis | Alabama’s medical cannabis integrator applicants’ readiness reviewed The commission's choices will have long-lasting implications, and careful consideration is needed to avoid potential legal entanglements. Bill BrittDecember 11, 2023
Health When it comes to medical cannabis production, experience matters Due to specific protocols and strict regulations, medical-grade cannabis requires experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Josh MoonDecember 11, 2023
Health Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity While statistics show midwives have disproportionately served white women, Chloe Raum said a variety of factors has limited the profession. Jacob HolmesDecember 4, 2023
Health Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2023
Health Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Health Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2023
Health Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home This funding is part of the $42.8 million that she secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal government funding package for local projects. StaffNovember 10, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023