Legislature Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care. Jacob HolmesJanuary 21, 2022
Health Gov. Kay Ivey announces federal funds to hire traveling nurses for hospitals Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Health President Biden announces nursing home staff must get vaccinated The requirement will take time to implement. The Alabama Nursing Home Association awaits more details. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s health sector in open letter urges COVID-19 vaccinations "The benefits of getting vaccinated FAR outweigh any potential risk," the letter reads. StaffAugust 3, 2021
Health Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus. StaffApril 1, 2021
Health Alabama prepares for COVID-19 vaccines as the virus surges Alabama could begin receiving a shipment of 41,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of days. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 11, 2020
Health EMS workers putting nursing home residents at risk, according to facilities EMS personnel are only required to be screened for symptoms at the beginning of each shift, far below the federal procedures for nursing homes. Bill BrittNovember 5, 2020
Health AARP’s COVID-19 dashboard shows Alabama nursing home lagging behind national averages In each of five parameters Alabama fared worse than the national average. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2020
Health Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits “It’s important for nursing home residents and their family members to be able to visit in person and this is another step toward returning... StaffOctober 1, 2020
Health Alabama Nursing Home Association addresses visitations amid COVID-19 The Alabama Nursing Home Association wants families to know that the organization hears the pleas of families to restart visitations for their loved ones,... Eddie BurkhalterAugust 26, 2020