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COVID-19 vaccine will be available for Alabamians ages 75 and …

WebAlabama continues to vaccinate more than 326,000 health care workers and nursing home residents who are most at-risk of contracting COVID-19. As the vaccine …

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Final update of Alabama's COVID-19 online data dashboard

WebThe Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has ended its COVID-19 data and surveillance dashboard.In a news release, the ADPH said the final update was …

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Alabama governor announces end dates for COVID-19 health …

WebMONTGOMERY, Ala. —. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Monday said the statewide COVID-19 public health order will end on May 31 and the state of emergency …

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Alabama health experts encourage Measles vaccine for kids …

WebThere are new warnings from health experts following a series of Measles outbreaks.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Friday, …

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Making healthy habits more accessible: Live Healthsmart Alabama …

WebA program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is growing partly because of a $2.47M donation from Novo Nordisk Inc.This funding will help Live …

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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WebThe problem arises when the body's stress response is continuous. A perpetual state of "fight or flight" could lead to many chronic problems. Individuals could …

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Watch Your Mouth campaign encourages prevention and …

WebPrevention, protection and education, these are the goals of the Alabama Department of Public Health during Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This year alone, the …

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Clinic provided free dental care to those in need in Birmingham area

WebCahaba Valley Health Care recently held free clinics for patients from Firehouse Ministries.The nonprofit organization said dentists and community volunteers …

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Hoover announces plans for new medical facility, awaiting state …

WebThe city of Hoover filed a letter of intent for a certificate of need from the state for a new healthcare facility. “We have a lot of corporations located in our city, but …

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Alabama masks students school not needed MedHelp CEO Dr …

WebA Birmingham area doctor says it's time to reassess students wearing masks in school. Dr. Jordan Vaughn, the CEO of MedHelp Clinics and the father of an …

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Doctors report increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women

WebThe Jefferson County Department of Health reports an overall increase in sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis and gonorrhea. Dr. Wesley Willeford …

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Grant given to UAB to help improve maternity care services

WebA big boost to health care in Alabama.Congresswoman Terri Sewell presented a monetary grant of $8.8 million Feb. 12 to the University of Alabama at …

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Operation Wipe Out Cervical Cancer: Eliminating the disease by 2033

WebDr. Isabel Scarinci is the vice chair for Global and Rural Women's Health in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at …

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New medical hub/mixed used development planned for Alabama

Webnew brockton hoover city leaders have got plans for the city to become a hub for health, technology and life sciences. it discussed a lot today at an innovation summit, …

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Study suggests popular diet linked to an increased risk of dying …

WebA recent study shows a popular weight loss method could be connected to an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. This study was presented at the …

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Jefferson County, Alabama doctor killed in motorcycle crash

WebThe Jefferson County Department of Health announced Tuesday one of its doctors died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. JCDH said Dr. Ashraf "Ed" …

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Bill allowing social workers to diagnose mental illness moves …

WebAlabama is currently the only state in the country that does not allow clinical social workers to diagnose mental illness. House Bill 56, sponsored by Rep. Frances …

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How a popular toy can grow to become hazardous

WebA new warning from the Alabama Department of Public Health looks at the potential dangers of a popular children's toy. They said water beads, which are often …

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing …

WebKate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her …

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Hoover High School named 2024 US Green Ribbon School

WebHOOVER, Ala. —. A high school in central Alabama has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for promoting better health and environmental …

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