Health Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law Senate Bill 1, reintroduced by Sen. April Weaver, would upend the House Bill 445's framework and restrict sales to licensed pharmacies. Mary Claire WootenJune 26, 2025
Health Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021
Health Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2021
Health Five steps to lower your risk of eye disease The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing valuable information about how to take care of your vision. StaffMay 6, 2021
Health Alabama could lose unused COVID-19 vaccines to other states The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 health order to expire May 31 Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped nearly in half State health officials say younger people are not seeking out vaccines as much as older people. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2021
Health Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021