Health

Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans

Our combined efforts and partnerships are positioning Alabama to overcome an epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands.

April 24, 2025

Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy

Since 2011, at least seven rural hospitals in Alabama have closed their doors for good.

April 24, 2025

Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination

A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths.

April 4, 2025

Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions

SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.

April 4, 2025

Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill

The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute.

April 4, 2025

Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts

In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps.

April 1, 2025

HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs

Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues.

March 31, 2025

Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis

A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine.

March 27, 2025

Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts

Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”

March 26, 2025

Close up of woman expecting baby having appointment with doctor

Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill

The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.

March 25, 2025