Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Health Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment Public comment will remain open until Jan. 4, 2022. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Health State VA partners with UA, Auburn in march to raise awareness of vet suicide Operation Iron Ruck is a four-day, 151-mile march from Tuscaloosa to Auburn set for November 24-27. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Health Few Alabama children 5 to 11 have received COVID-19 vaccine After two weeks, 1.2 percent of Alabama's children aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Health UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 15, 2021
Health Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2021
Health Medical Cannabis Commission preparing procedures With the state dictating that license applications be available by September 2022, the commission has a tight deadline. Jacob HolmesNovember 12, 2021
Health Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday” The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Health Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Health Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 8, 2021
Health OSHA releases COVID-19 vaccine mandate rule for millions of workers OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 5, 2021