Mayors representing Alabama’s ten largest cities are calling for urgent statewide action to address what they describe as a growing mental health crisis that is straining law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and public safety across the state. “Every city in Alabama is feeling the effects of this crisis,” the mayors said in a joint statement. “From […]

A new private nonprofit, the Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation, was unveiled Wednesday with a mission to provide direct funding to rural hospitals across the state and strengthen the communities that rely on them. Jamie Troutman, a Cullman economic developer and former member of the State Health Coordinating Council, serves as president of the foundation’s board […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have announced a breakthrough treatment that slows the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75%, a first in the fight against this devastating disorder. The new gene therapy, known as AMT-130, is part of a small clinical trial led in collaboration with uniQure. Seven of the 17 […]

Just eight months after being rescued from bankruptcy, Jackson Hospital & Clinic once again faces a financial crossroads — this time with only weeks to secure a plan that could keep its doors open. Hospital administrators told the Montgomery City Council this week that without new funding, operations could cease by the end of October. […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) welcomed U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham. Both senators serve on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, which Capito chairs. The Senators’ successful efforts have resulted in UAB receiving over $100 million in […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville voiced support for President Trump’s U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and slammed skeptical colleagues in a Tuesday afternoon speech on the Senate floor. Following a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing last week, in which both Republican and Democratic senators criticized Kennedy’s management of HHS, […]

Bradford Health Services has filed a formal challenge to Longleaf Recovery & Wellness’s Certificate of Need application for Longleaf Lodge, a 60-bed residential addiction treatment campus proposed for the Sunshine Farms site in Sterrett, located in Shelby County. The CON Review Board is set to hear the case October 15.  The filing marks Bradford’s second […]

The TumTum Tree Foundation has announced Nov. 6-8 as the dates for its annual wine auction weekend, one of the nation’s leading charity wine events. For more than three decades, the Birmingham-based nonprofit has brought together top chefs, world-class winemakers, and generous supporters to raise millions for Alabama children facing life-altering and life-threatening illnesses. That […]

State Sen. April Weaver, (R-Brierfield), has been chosen to help steer a statewide effort aimed at strengthening healthcare access in Alabama’s rural communities. She will serve as co-chair of the Rural Roadmap Initiative’s healthcare committee, a panel tasked with drafting policies and legislation to address longstanding gaps in rural medical care. Weaver will serve as […]

WellStone is offering Alabama veterans and first responders a no-cost option for the stellate ganglion block, or SGB – an outpatient injection that targets a neck nerve cluster and has shown promise for easing hyperarousal and other post-traumatic stress symptoms.  The effort began in Cullman with local VFW leaders and state lawmakers and now operates […]

Advertisements for GLP-1 weight loss medications are ubiquitous, appearing on television and social media platforms. They can raise awareness regarding available assistance for individuals suffering from obesity who seek treatment; however, when directed towards inappropriate audiences, they may pose significant risks. Although reputable pharmaceutical companies are prohibited from disseminating misleading weight loss advertisements, telemedicine firms […]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed a five-year, $5.75 million grant for the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Birmingham center is one of only eight nationwide focused on advancing research in the biology of aging. The center is […]

James Clements, CEO of Cullman Regional Medical Center, has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to serve on the Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative. The initiative, formed during the 2025 legislative session under Gudger’s leadership, is designed to develop strategies that support growth and development in Alabama’s rural communities. “Healthcare services in […]

Southern Research celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art biotechnology center Aug. 12, a major milestone that doubles the organization’s lab capacity and significantly expands its ability to combat chronic illnesses, cancer and infectious diseases.   The $98 million facility reinforces Southern Research’s commitment to advancing human health and addressing some of the most pressing biomedical […]

Alabama’s hospitals, universities, and training programs could soon see a major infusion of funding after the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee recently advanced its FY2026 Labor–HHS–Education funding bill. The package includes more than $28.6 million in Congressionally directed spending for Alabama — funding that U.S. Senator Katie Britt, a member of the committee, helped secure. Later […]

UnitedHealthcare members will continue to have uninterrupted access to UAB Health System providers following an agreement in principle between the two organizations. The new health insurance contract, once finalized, will allow patients to receive care from all UAB and UAB-affiliated medical providers without disruption. Both parties have committed to a one-week period to finalize the […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

UAB Hospital has once again been named the top hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday. This marks the 12th consecutive year the hospital has received the No. 1 ranking in the state. “Being recognized as the top hospital […]

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) warns that accidental overdoses of popular injectable weight-loss medications have risen sharply in recent years, as more patients turn to the drugs for weight loss and diabetes management. Some examples of these types of drugs include Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza […]

In what it calls a historic investment in emergency services, Huntsville Hospital Health System is planning to build free-standing emergency departments in North Huntsville and the Hampton Cove area. A project underway in Madison will increase the emergency department by six beds, increasing capacity by 25%, the system said in a news release. RELATED: Huntsville […]

Two young ladies from Madison, Alabama, have important plans for today. For the third year in a row, Maelin-Kate Carlson and her best friend, Landri Kruse, will operate a neighborhood lemonade stand to support the important work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The stand will be open at the Heritage Station Subdivision Pool area, […]

The Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) has announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Don Williamson. The AlaHA Board of Trustees has named Danne Howard as his successor as President and CEO of the organization. Williamson has led AlaHA since November 2015, steering the organization through a period of major […]

I don’t prescribe medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. But more and more of my patients are taking them. And sometimes, the sources of these medications are murky. GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes, have become extremely popular for weight loss. When prescribed by a qualified doctor and filled through a legitimate pharmacy, they can be […]

The recently formed nonprofit, The Renewal Project, has announced its official launch this month with a mission to provide financial assistance to Alabamians seeking mental or behavioral health care, including services for substance abuse recovery. The groundbreaking organization looks to address the most constant barrier to reliable care for these patients: cost. The Renewal Project […]