Health Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday” The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Health Alabama doctors urge feds to expand, not reduce, monoclonal antibody treatments The federal government last week announced a 30 percent reduction of shipments to seven Gulf Coast states, including Alabama, due to increased use in... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 13, 2021
Health Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Health Alabama health care leaders urge quick booster shots for medical workers U.S. health officials on Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all eligible people. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Don’t let vaccine hesitancy become vaccine regret "Alabama is the least vaccinated state in the nation. The consequences have been devastating." Dr. Aruna AroraAugust 11, 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 Webcast Thursday to inform parents about COVID-19 and schools The Medical Association of the State of Alabama will host State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Health Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state. StaffJune 7, 2021
State Medical Association supports continued funding for maternal death investigations The Medical Association joined legislators in calling for continued funding to investigate why mothers die from childbirth. StaffApril 28, 2021
Health More than 300 Alabama medical professionals to Ivey: Expand Medicaid The American Rescue Plan Act could cover the initial costs of making 300,000 uninsured Alabamians eligible, advocates say. Micah DanneyApril 8, 2021