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The Birmingham-based health system became the fifth-largest hospital in the nation after treating a record 929,021 unique patients last year.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Mancuso says ballot removal undermines voters, launches independent run
Alabama-led candidate coalition to hold U.S. Capitol launch event
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
Doug Jones backs ending straight-ticket voting
Manufacture Alabama endorses Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
- Legislature
Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Jamie Kiel chosen for national Emerging Leaders program
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Nine
Senate passes bill expanding Public Service Commission, freezing power rate increases
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
- Economy
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
- National
Rep. Figures secures over $3 million for Montgomery region projects
Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash
Reps. Sewell, Rogers introduce bill to address rural wastewater crisis
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
- Education
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Health
While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater.
Health
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the decision wasn't easy, as the supply of vaccines is still too low to meet demands.
Health
Vaccines have worked beyond anyone’s imagination, in terms of both efficacy and safety, Saag said.
Health
Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities.
Health
The CDC says there's no evidence the new variant makes people sicker or increases deaths, and current vaccines appear effective.
Health
It was unclear Tuesday how much vaccine the state would be sending to these South Alabama counties.
Health
The university will vaccinate its health care workers and safety personnel, and then partner with the Montgomery Housing Authority.
Health
At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low.
Health
Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses.
Health
A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine.