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 Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine "We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Health The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 16, 2021
Health Alabama officials working to ID missed COVID-19 deaths It will be some time before we can truly understand the death and destruction caused by COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 15, 2021
Health Alabama to begin vaccinating people 75 and up, first responders on Jan. 18 The move is the first such expansion since the state began administering vaccines last month. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 8, 2021
Health COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2021
Health Alabama lags behind 42 states in COVID-19 vaccinations Alabama is one of eight states that have administered fewer than 1,000 doses per 100,000 as of Monday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 5, 2021
Health East Alabama Medical Center president addresses 129 lives lost to COVID-19 "I’m still blown away by how so many people have become numb — and even belligerent — to COVID-19," EAMC CEO Laura Grill writes. Laura GrillJanuary 5, 2021