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UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a …

WEBThe World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global …

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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises …

WEBWith syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group now recommends that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually …

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Latest Numbers: Interactive map shows the latest COVID-19 cases …

WEBThe Alabama Department of Public Health developed and maintains this interactive map with the latest confirmed case numbers in counties across the state. ADPH has a …

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Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on …

WEBDozens of Israelis lost limbs during the Hamas attacks that killed some 1,200 people in southern Israel and the war that followed. Sheba Medical Center in Ramat …

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UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and

WEBImprovements in health care access have mostly benefited wealthier women and members of ethnic groups with better access to care, the fund said. Kanem hailed …

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Updated COVID-19 vaccine available at Alabama CVS and …

WEBThat may also be distributed to others such as pharmacy partners and federally qualified health centers.”. Walgreens began taking appointments for the …

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CDC says respiratory illness levels are “high” in Alabama right now

WEBDr. Shah with the CDC said he isn’t surprised that Alabama and bordering states are seeing high activity right now. “A lot of respiratory viruses begin the fall and …

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'I'm one of the lucky ones': Veteran on 2,000-mile journey for …

WEBLuna’s 28 years of military experience have given him firsthand experience in maneuvering the intense emotions that come with trauma. He tells News 19 he was …

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11 states, including AL have 'high' or 'very high' respiratory illness

WEBThe data is based on the number of people reporting to a health care facility with flu symptoms – fever, plus a cough or sore throat. It is not based on lab-confirmed …

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ADPH launches portal for checking COVID-19 vaccination …

WEBA vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 is shown, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at a one-day vaccination clinic set up in an Amazon.com facility in Seattle and operated by …

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Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of …

WEBFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will use a lottery system to award an initial round of licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state’s startup …

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Huntsville Hospital Health System growing again after acquiring …

WEBAfter Huntsville Hospital Health System announced it was expanding once again taking over Dekalb Regional Medical Center, Jeff Samz, Huntsville Hospital …

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Thousands of working Alabamians without health insurance

WEBALABAMA (WHNT) — The Alabama Hospital Association says it’s working to address a healthcare coverage gap that’s affecting thousands of people statewide …

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Health experts warn to stop wearing cloth masks WHNT.com

WEBA cloth mask does not offer protection,” said Asha Shajahan of the Mayo Clinic. A recent study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic as well as in India found that in …

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HEMSI to join Huntsville Hospital Health System in January

WEBJeff Samz, CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, says this merger will allow them to cover and provide emergency medical services for more people across the …

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one …

WEBThe Health and Human Services agency, which enforces the law, declined to share if the hospitals have been referred to the agency’s Office of Inspector General …

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Dr. Karen Landers takes new role as Alabama’s Chief Medical Officer

WEBLanders, who has served as the Madison County Health Officer, will be taking on a new role as the state’s Chief Medical Officer. Todd Pinion sworn in as new Decatur …

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California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for ‘Erin …

WEBThe California environmental health hazard agency is updating its public health goal for hexavalent chromium, which was finalized in 2011 at 0.02 parts per billion. At …

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ADPH warns of stomach parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

WEBALABAMA — State health officials are digging into a growing number of reports of a gastrointestinal illness across Alabama, especially since it’s so easy to …

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Elderly concerned as First Community Insurance ending coverage

WEBJeff Samz the CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System tells News 19 that First Community’s membership has been dwindling and a carrier change is the …

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Gymnastics requires both physical and mental toughness

WEBJust like you exercise your body and muscles, “Getting in those repetitions day in and day out of a mental exercise is how they develop that mental toughness,” …

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Hartselle Police, software company team up to support first …

WEBHartselle Police, software company team up to support first responders’ mental health by: Logan Sparkman, Greg Screws. Posted: Apr 17, 2024 / 06:44 PM CDT. …

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