Department of Health and Human Services

Health

Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program

Nearly 30 Alabama rural hospitals became eligible for federal grants expected to approach $150,000 each, offering support for essential health services.

May 7, 2026

Local agencies receive $48 million to assist low-income families with utility costs

The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

December 14, 2022

HHS awards more than $1 million to Alabama community health centers

HHS awarded $1,048,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to 16 community health centers in Alabama.

August 9, 2022

Sewell announces $10 million in funding for Alabama small rural hospitals

Forty hospitals in Alabama will be receiving funds under this provision.

July 16, 2021

Former Alabama state Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, is running for state Senate.

April Weaver wins Senate District 14 special election

Republican April Weaver garnered a four-to-one victory over Democrat Virginia Applebaum.

July 14, 2021

Alabama launches app to accelerate COVID-19 public health response

Access to this secure mobile app-based platform is now available free of charge to all healthcare organizations and professionals across the state.

May 18, 2021

April Weaver wins Senate District 14 Republican primary

April Weaver won 82 percent of the vote in the Senate District 14 special Republican primary.

March 31, 2021

Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway

Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks.

January 19, 2021

Former Birmingham area psychology clinic employee sentenced for defrauding Alabama Medicaid

Heidi Robertson was sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud Alabama Medicaid of at least $1.5 million.

November 20, 2020

Jones introduces bills to strengthen telemedicine amid COVID-19 crisis

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday announced that he and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced legislation meant to bolster telemedicine in Alabama and across the country. The legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study telehealth programs and learn how they can be better used in future health emergencies. … Continued

June 18, 2020