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 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
Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Health Birmingham nonprofit seeks funding for mobile hearing lab for children The Woolley Institute for Spoken Language hopes to expand services for children with hearing loss in rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 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 Some, but not all, Alabama inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines The Alabama Department of Corrections still hasn't said when all incarcerated people will be offered vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2021
Health Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2021
Health Alabama community health centers get $92 million for COVID-19 fight Alabama's share is a portion of $6 billion in aid to community health centers nationwide for testing, treatment and vaccinations. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 26, 2021
Health UAB community vaccination sites closed Thursday due to weather The Weather Service predicts several storms across Central Alabama, with the threat of tornadoes and heavy winds. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 25, 2021