More than half of those with COVID suffer longer-lasting health problems
UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said data from studies of long COVID are troubling, and there's still much to learn about long-term impacts.
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Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment
Public comment will remain open until Jan. 4, 2022.
November 19, 2021
State VA partners with UA, Auburn in march to raise awareness of vet suicide
Operation Iron Ruck is a four-day, 151-mile march from Tuscaloosa to Auburn set for November 24-27.
Few Alabama children 5 to 11 have received COVID-19 vaccine
After two weeks, 1.2 percent of Alabama's children aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine
Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid
Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads.
Medical Cannabis Commission preparing procedures
With the state dictating that license applications be available by September 2022, the commission has a tight deadline.
Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday”
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated.
Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch
An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors.
Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate
Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.