Health

Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis

Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services.

January 21, 2025

Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3

This synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals.

January 17, 2025

PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead

The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs.

December 4, 2024

White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”

Unpasteurized milk opens up consumers to the risk of numerous pathogens, but an underground market is thriving.

November 28, 2024

New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals

More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure,

November 19, 2024

Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk

Alabama's Medicaid expansion reluctance worsens financial strain, leaving over a dozen hospitals at risk, especially in rural areas facing operational challenges.

October 31, 2024

Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears

Alabama isn’t just turning down federal funds — it’s turning its back on its own people.

October 23, 2024

IV Bag Drip Intravenous medication for hospital use

Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane

The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11.

October 16, 2024

Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming

The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations.

October 15, 2024

Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage

Alabama has the nation’s second-lowest ratio of dentists per population.

October 10, 2024