Medical Cannabis Commission opts against extending deadline
Commissioner John McMillan said the commission would prefer to have more time but did not want to risk "opening the bill up" to lawmakers.
Health
New lawsuit filed to challenge law criminalizing transgender medical care
Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled.
April 21, 2022
General Fund budget will address Alabama’s maternal mortality crisis
Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a "healthy future" for Alabama mothers.
April 20, 2022
Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped
An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled.
Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health registry
Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems.
Alabama State Health Officer tests positive for COVID
Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms.
Mayor fights to save Black Belt hospital from closing
Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid.
Uninsured Alabamians may soon have to pay for COVID tests, treatments
Congress failed to approve additional COVID funding to pay for tests, treatments and vaccines, and the burden to pay for those is to fall on the uninsured.
Governor awards $30 million to rural hospitals COVID recovery grants
Alabama received $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
March 15, 2022
Two years with COVID, a look back on lessons learned
Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson and UAB epidemiologist Dr. Rachael Lee look back on the first two years of COVID.