Health Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands Alabama overdose deaths fell 46 percent over two years as state agencies and stakeholders expand prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. Mary Claire Wooten10 hours ago
Health First case of omicron COVID variant confirmed in U.S. The Californian had just returned from South Africa and tested positive for the variant five days later. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 2, 2021
Health Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 1, 2021
Health New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 30, 2021
Health Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs Commission member Blakemore said it's crucial to maintain price transparency and breaks down what makes cannabis products work. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2021
Health More than half of those with COVID suffer longer-lasting health problems UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said data from studies of long COVID are troubling, and there's still much to learn about long-term impacts. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
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