Advocates said Alabama’s coverage gap left working adults uninsured, strained rural hospitals and deepened disparities after ACA enrollment fell sharply.
The investment will expand mobile screenings, nutrition resources and community-led health programs to communities such as Clanton, Oneonta and Montgomery.
The former Muscle Shoals superintendent plans to prioritize board governance, local control and statewide engagement after succeeding longtime leader Sally Smith.
The coastal business group cited Carl’s record on infrastructure, workforce development and economic growth as key priorities for Alabama’s Gulf Coast.