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 Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Health UAB Hospital opening two more drive-thru vaccination sites UAB Hospitals two new vaccination sites will join the existing drive-thru location at UAB's Highland campus. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 30, 2021
Health COVID vaccine is the best bet for pregnant women, UAB expert says While concerns about side effects can't be dismissed, there is broad consensus that the risks posed by the virus are far greater. Micah DanneyJanuary 30, 2021
Health Alabama expands vaccination eligibility, but supply remains low State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the decision wasn't easy, as the supply of vaccines is still too low to meet demands. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 29, 2021
Health UAB doctor: COVID vaccine is a “godsend.” Take it Vaccines have worked beyond anyone’s imagination, in terms of both efficacy and safety, Saag said. Josh MoonJanuary 29, 2021
Health American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 28, 2021
Health UK COVID variant found in three people in Alabama The CDC says there's no evidence the new variant makes people sicker or increases deaths, and current vaccines appear effective. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Health Department of Public Health to hold vaccination clinics in some counties It was unclear Tuesday how much vaccine the state would be sending to these South Alabama counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Health ASU named vaccine site, will focus on underserved community The university will vaccinate its health care workers and safety personnel, and then partner with the Montgomery Housing Authority. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021