Health

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 14, 2022

Governor Ivey awards additional $80 million to hospitals, nursing homes

This will support two grant programs of up to $40 million each.

March 10, 2022

Alabama Education Policy Center releases report on COVID in the Black Belt

Researchers noted the Black Belt's lack of access to medical care likely resulted in more COVID deaths in those counties.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 1, 2022

Alabama’s COVID deaths surpass 18,000

While the latest surge caused by the omicron variant is receding, public health officials are closely watching the more contagious omicron BA.2 variant.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 24, 2022

More contagious omicron BA.2 variant found in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed to APR on Tuesday that the first case of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Alabama.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 23, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey applauds schools for dropping face mask orders

Alabama has the lowest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID in the nation, and the fourth-highest number of COVID deaths per capita.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 18, 2022

Documentary highlight’s Panola woman’s work to get community vaccinated

Dorothy Oliver received the Best of Womankind award from USA Today, and a personal thanks from Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 16, 2022

Poll: More than seven in 10 Alabama voters support Medicaid expansion

The poll found that 65.8 percent of Republican voters supported Medicaid expansion.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 11, 2022

Alabama VA kicks off statewide town halls on veteran suicides in Dothan

The first in a series of the statewide town halls, held by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, is set for Feb. 16 at the Dothan Opera House.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 31, 2022