Health PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs. Wesley WalterDecember 4, 2024
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
Health ASU to hold COVID vaccination clinics for Hyundai workers ASU has secured 2,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the Friday and Saturday clinics. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021