Health FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices. Staff6 days ago
Health Tuscaloosa VA nurses protest for flexible scheduling, address staffing concerns The protest coincides with two other protests taking place today in Atlanta and Augusta. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Health HHS awards $1 million to address maternal health crisis in Alabama The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline Earlier this month, the state reached 20,000 deaths because of COVID-19, according to data released by ADPH. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate begins to decline The 7-day positivity rate as of Aug. 17 was 25 percent, down from 27.6 percent two weeks earlier on Aug. 3. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Health Despite national decline, Alabama’s uninsured rate has risen in recent years Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Health Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth The law would criminalize parents and doctors attempting to provide gender-transition medical treatment to minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 12, 2022
Health Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission Although the BA.5 variant is possibly more infectious, symptoms have been less severe and vaccines still protect against serious illness. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2022
Health ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it has switched from daily to weekly updates of COVID-19 statistics. John H. GlennAugust 4, 2022
Health Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking Ivey has previously issued mask mandates to protect Alabamians from the virus. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
Health Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2022