Residents in Trussville’s Magnolia Place neighborhood are once again raising concerns over a Birmingham landfill that has been causing ongoing problems. Homeowners say the odor from the Eastern Area Landfill has worsened, even during the colder winter months, making daily life increasingly difficult. The landfill, situated close to hundreds of homes and a nearby school, […]

WAFF in Huntsville shared an amazing story about five-year-old Paislee Landreth and Tracker, an adorable, loving Goldendoodle who is also a diabetic alert service dog. Shelby Landreth, Paislee’s mom, said Paislee was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was three. The family realized lifestyle changes had to be made to help Paislee, and the […]

As another round of extreme winter weather approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is advising citizens to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. This weather event is anticipated to bring snow and ice to regions that may not be accustomed to such winter weather, potentially resulting in dangerous travel conditions. “We recognize that winter weather […]

On Monday, 36 inmates graduated from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT), one of the many drug rehabilitation programs within the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). This graduation was notable because, for the first time, 15 participants from the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program were included, ADOC reports. The graduation ceremony was […]

Cullman Regional has announced the opening of its new freestanding emergency department in Hartselle. The facility, part of the hospital’s Hartselle campus, will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 13. It will offer 24/7 emergency care to residents of Morgan County and nearby communities. The new ER features 10 treatment rooms, including a dedicated […]

The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and subsequent arrest of Luigi Mangione have provoked wide-ranging reactions.  Sympathy for Mr. Thompson’s family and condemnation of a cold-blooded murder are normal, human responses.  Elevating Mr. Mangione to folk hero status is disturbing and invites exploration of the anger toward American healthcare. The murder of Mr. […]

Instructor Paula Carroll’s Medical Science II students from the DeKalb County Technology Center (DCTC) gave a presentation on employability skills recently at the HH DeKalb Regional Medical Center (HH DRMC). The presentation, part of a larger project, emphasized the importance of having an employee retention program that will improve employee performance, lower errors, and promote […]

Winter can be challenging, but several products promise to make it more manageable. Rechargeable apparel such as vests, pants, socks, and insoles is often marketed as an effective solution for staying warm. However, Mikaela Morris of Minnesota strongly advises against their use. Mikaela and Tyler Morris recently experienced a harrowing incident involving rechargeable insoles, according […]

Adventure enthusiasts across Alabama are invited to lace up their hiking boots and make a difference by participating in the 2025 Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge. This one-of-a-kind endurance hiking event, presented by America’s Thrift Stores, offers an incredible opportunity to test your limits while helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration for […]

The benefits of quality sleep include better overall health, lower risks of some diseases, and improved mood, among others. But research at The University of Alabama found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. […]

On Wednesday, Children’s of Alabama patients and their families participated in a long-standing holiday tradition. They picked out a holiday tree from the annual Tree Farm, presented by Ace Hardware. For the sixth consecutive year, the hospital’s patio was transformed into a magical winter wonderland. The children and their families were filled with joy as […]

Research shows that about 1 in 8 U.S. women – 13% – will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. While the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is much lower for men (1 in 833), it often goes undiagnosed much longer because of a lack of awareness. It is crucial for both men and […]