Health Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting. Wesley Walter4 days ago
Health Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system. Wesley WalterFebruary 3, 2025
Health Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric. Alex JobinJanuary 31, 2025
Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2025
Health 30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Health Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham. Wesley WalterJanuary 23, 2025
Health Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 21, 2025
Health Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3 This synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Health PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs. Wesley WalterDecember 4, 2024
Health White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society” Unpasteurized milk opens up consumers to the risk of numerous pathogens, but an underground market is thriving. Jacob HolmesNovember 28, 2024
Health New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, StaffNovember 19, 2024