More than 70 soldiers from the 7245th Medical Support Unit of the Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey, including augmentees from supporting and partner units, participated in the inaugural Reserve Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mobile-Washington, or MOWA, Choctaw Wellness at the MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation, bringing no-cost military medical, dental, vision and veterinary services directly to the community.   […]

The Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) took significant steps this month toward expanding medical services in key areas of need across the state, including mental health, geriatric care, and rehabilitation. According to Alabama Political Reporter (APR), the proposals were reviewed and approved during the SHCC’s June meeting, as part of the state’s broader efforts […]

Huntsville Hospital is expanding access to specialty care across the Tennessee Valley through a new telemedicine program launched earlier this year. According to Huntsville Hospital, the initiative began in February 2025, focusing on behavioral health services, and later expanded to include neurological care, including 24/7 stroke assessment. The program utilizes state-of-the-art telemedicine carts and Wi-Fi […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has officially joined the growing list of Alabama leaders stepping up—and cooling down—for mental health awareness as part of the Ice Bucket Challenge launched by Longleaf Recovery & Wellness. The initiative, which began earlier this spring, has already seen figures such as meteorologist James Spann and Longleaf leaders participate in the […]

The Guinness World Records holders for the most premature surviving quadruplets celebrated their first birthday on May 31, 2025, marking a milestone many once thought impossible. Born at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital at just 23 weeks and 4 days’ gestation, the Bryant quadruplets — Lainey, Kali, Lennon, and Koen — have […]

Children’s of Alabama has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 rankings of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare.” The recognition, developed in partnership with Plant‑A Insights Group, highlights organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace quality. The rankings were based on over 400,000 confidential employee interviews and more than 4.9 […]

For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, giving back to the community is at the heart of their mission—to strengthen the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and families across the state. The Caring Foundation (TCF) is the charitable giving arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is dedicated to […]

An eye-opening moment with a powerful message unfolded this week at Longleaf Recovery & Wellness of Birmingham, when meteorologist James Spann and program director Paul Bryant Jr. participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for mental health. In a video shared on Longleaf’s Facebook page, which has drawn over 1,000 views and dozens […]

Huntsville Hospital officials responded to a survey critical of its patient safety practices, calling it an “affront” to dedicated caregivers and first responders. The survey by Leapfrog gave Huntsville Hospital an “F” for patient safety and medical issues. Twice a year, the Leapfrog Group releases grades on nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals nationwide. The overall grade is […]

A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield. XO Armor, a company pioneering on-site 3D printing for custom-fitting protective orthotics for dozens of professional and college-level sports teams, has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Montgomery TechLab’s (MTL) Defense […]

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring physicians can speak freely with patients about medical costs and treatment options. SB43, sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) was officially signed into law and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Medical Association of the […]

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced the expansion of its Mental Health Wellness Program to the city of Huntsville and Baldwin County, marking a significant step in improving access to intensive outpatient care across Alabama. The new locations will provide services that are typically difficult to access outside hospital settings, offering treatment options for individuals […]

Combining compassionate care with science, two Huntsville institutions are partnering to revolutionize the treatment of psychological trauma. Under the agreement, a new test developed by iXpressGenes will be used to measure Kids to Love therapy clients ages 18 and older for trauma levels and assess the effectiveness of their treatment. “This partnership with Kids to Love is […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Dozens of Alabama farmers were in the Senate gallery Thursday to witness history as Alfa Health Plans legislation won final passage. “This is a big day for Alabama farm families!” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “With farmers facing the worst economic challenges in 40 years, passage of Alfa Health Plans legislation provides hope […]

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate based on political persuasion. However, access to testing for the disease does discriminate by geography and economy. To that end, two U.S. senators have put their partisanship aside in the name of health. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in reintroducing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The […]

Five Alabama families are suing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), alleging the state agency failed to meet its legal obligation to establish a registry for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. The lawsuit, filed on April 25 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, argues that the Commission was required by the Darren Wesley “Ato” Hall Compassion […]

A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. The research, a collaborative project with scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University, could lead to preventative therapies or treatments for Parkinson’s in humans. Lukasz Ciesla, Ph.D., associate […]

Inspired by the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, a social media trend is sweeping the internet—this time with a mission to raise awareness for mental health care access. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is embracing the challenge not just for the laughs, but to highlight a serious cause: expanding support and visibility for mental […]

Four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, one of the state’s most recognized parent advocates is calling on lawmakers to intervene as patients remain without access to treatment. Dustin Chandler, who helped champion Carly’s Law in 2014 to allow limited CBD use for seizure patients, said the state’s failure to implement the full medical cannabis […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, health care professionals, and pharmacies after counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1mg products were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain. According to the agency, Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic, alerted the FDA on April 3 that several hundred units of counterfeit products had […]

Samantha Sampson’s deep love for Hashbrown started in the wee hours of the night as she formula-fed the tiny orange kitten. She did her best to keep the baby and his brother, Tater Tot, nurtured. But, despite her efforts, Tater Tot grew stronger while Hashbrown struggled. RELATED: Alabama cat survives 14-month trip to Las Vegas […]

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, supports the Human Performance Flight at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base by delivering targeted physical therapy services to airmen. “With fewer than 300 physical medicine technicians across the Air Force, the Human Performance Flight consists of two elements – physical therapy and optometry,” […]

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]