Alabama still fighting HIV: 'In the South is where we have the majority of the problems':
Nearly half of all new cases in 2022 were in the South. "The frustrating part is we have the tools now to stop it." ...
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Alabama lawmakers propose requiring postpartum depression assessment for mothers
Legislation requiring healthcare professionals assess a woman for postpartum depression made it over the first hurdles last week by getting approval from Senate ...
To stop food stamp theft, cyber security expert urges system changes
Weisman, whose company Scamicide.com, has investigated snap fraud for years and says it’s time for lawmakers in Alabama to change the benefit card to feature a security chip that’s similar to how ...
Alabama lawmaker wants dental insurance carriers to allow unused benefits to roll over
The access to care in Alabama is worse than any state I’ve ever practiced in,” Carson Cruise, a pediatric dentist in Florence, said previously.
Midwives Alliance advocating for bill to allow midwives to conduct newborn screenings
The Alabama Midwives Alliance (ALMA) is advocating for the passage of a bill that would clarify and allow licensed midwives ...
Alabama lawmakers look at relaxing process for student vaccination religious exemption
An Alabama Senate committee gave favorable approval to a bill relaxing the process allowing K-12 students to be exempt from ...
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Millions in US Live in Places Where Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach
Nearly 3 million Americans live sicker, shorter lives in the hundreds of rural counties where doctor shortages are the worst and poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth ...
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What’s Causing Birmingham’s Code Red Air Quality Alert?
On Monday, as afternoon sank into evening, a haze fell over the Magic City. Soon, the questions began popping up. “What’s ...
Nearly One Million People in Alabama Told To Limit Driving
Residents of Jefferson and Shelby counties have been issued a string of advice to protect their health due to severe pollution.
Some states push to ban fluoride in water. Will Alabama lawmakers keep it in public water?
Currently, Alabama provides fluoride to in water systems. Will that change with other states asking to ban fluoride in the ...
Some states push to ban fluoride in water. What does Tuscaloosa water systems offer?
Currently, Alabama provides fluoride in water systems. Will that change with other states asking to ban fluoride in the water?
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Public health seeking maternal, child needs input
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks for the help of Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of ...