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. Staff3 days ago
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Health Breaking: Medical Cannabis Commission finds ‘potential inconsistencies’ in license scoring An independent review of the scoring metrics could lead to the commission choosing to award the licenses to different entities. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
Health Survey: Most prefer their employer-provided health coverage The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage. Patrick DarringtonJune 15, 2023
Education Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023
Health Commission awards competitive licenses for medical cannabis industry Competition was particularly strong for integrated facility and dispensary licenses. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
Health Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers Alabama ranked 7th with a 5.5 percent fatality rate out of 100,000 workers. Patrick DarringtonMay 16, 2023
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023