Health Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble Public filings traced recurring losses, thin margins and bankruptcy before the insurer fight became the focus of Jackson Hospital’s closure warning. Bill Britt12 hours ago
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
Health Department of Public Health to hold vaccination clinics in some counties It was unclear Tuesday how much vaccine the state would be sending to these South Alabama counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Health ASU named vaccine site, will focus on underserved community The university will vaccinate its health care workers and safety personnel, and then partner with the Montgomery Housing Authority. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine "We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021