Health Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association Amanda Williams was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffApril 15, 2024
Health UAB Hospital has cared for more than one person reinfected with COVID-19 UAB Hospital has cared for more than one patient who recovered from coronavirus only to contract it again. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 13, 2020
Health Jones: Post-election “chaos” making it harder to pass COVID aid Congress returned to a lame-duck session on Monday, but turmoil surrounding the election outcome is frustrating negotiations on several critical pieces of legislation. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2020
Health Jones “encouraged” by SCOTUS hearing on Affordable Care Act “You can sometimes read tea leaves a little bit, so I'm encouraged,” Jones said of reports he’s read detailing the hearing. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2020
Health “Slipping back down that precipice:” COVID-19 surging in Alabama ahead of holidays Rising cases and hospitalizations are all the more concerning as holidays approach and people are desperate to see their families. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 11, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Education Alabama schools report 1,056 new cases among students, staff The increase is likely due to many more districts reporting data than had done so previously. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Health Alabama Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine plan In a statement, ADPH said the 48-page plan details how the department will allocate vaccines if and when one becomes available. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Health AEA threatens legal action against doctors writing excuses to break COVID-19 quarantine period The AEA said it has learned from numerous members that this practice is happening all too often, and it’s placing lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 6, 2020
Health Federation of Independent Businesses state director thanks governor for easing capacity requirements "This is great news. Small businesses are doing everything they can to get through this crisis, but they'll never make it without customers," said... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 6, 2020
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, relaxes capacity limits The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 5, 2020