Health Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act A system to negotiate costs on behalf of the patient has turned into a system benefiting a very small fraction of the industry. Craig Moore2 days ago
Health UAB, PathCheck Foundation release COVID-19 dashboard Alabama ranks last in the nation in the percentage of vaccine doses administered, according to the dashboard. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2021
Health Workers, volunteers needed for vaccination sites in Birmingham A third community vaccine location will start serving all eligible residents on Feb. 11. Micah DanneyFebruary 6, 2021
Health Large-scale COVID vaccination sites open Monday, but supply remains low in Alabama Some of the clinics opening next week are already booked solid for the week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Health UAB Hospital opening two more drive-thru vaccination sites UAB Hospitals two new vaccination sites will join the existing drive-thru location at UAB's Highland campus. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 30, 2021
Health COVID vaccine is the best bet for pregnant women, UAB expert says While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater. Micah DanneyJanuary 30, 2021
Health Alabama expands vaccination eligibility, but supply remains low State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the decision wasn't easy, as the supply of vaccines is still too low to meet demands. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 29, 2021
Health UAB doctor: COVID vaccine is a “godsend.” Take it Vaccines have worked beyond anyone’s imagination, in terms of both efficacy and safety, Saag said. Josh MoonJanuary 29, 2021
Health American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 28, 2021
Health UK COVID variant found in three people in Alabama The CDC says there's no evidence the new variant makes people sicker or increases deaths, and current vaccines appear effective. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021