Your fall respiratory plan starts with your doctor
My message is simple and urgent: talk with your doctor now about a personal plan to get through flu, COVID-19, and RSV season safely.
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See recent postsNew film highlights what I see in my office: the need to close the coverage gap
As much as an honor as it is to help keep my lifelong neighbors healthy, it’s also heartbreaking.
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See recent postsDr. Furnie Johnston, pioneer doctor
Dr. Furnie Johnston, who passed away a few weeks ago at 94, brought specialized medicine to Dothan.
Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House
The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing.
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See recent postsThe Obamacare legal challenge could leave you in the poor house
Our insurance stinks. My wife and I have a 1-year-old daughter, and the family health insurance plan that we signed up for through her job — because it was the best of several bad choices — is, according to every person who handles insurance payments at every doctor’s office we’ve visited, “the worst we’ve ever … Continued
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See recent postsAn absolutely awful Legislature
So Alabama is really going to do it. We’re going to agree to spend no telling how much of our scarce financial resources to argue a clearly unconstitutional proposal to all but outright ban abortion in the state is somehow legal. It is not, and shame on the Legislature to make the move. For the … Continued
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See recent postsWhat is abortion, really?
A battle over abortion is raging around us and more and more states are taking their stand. Some states, like New York and Virginia, seem intent on abolishing any limitations to the practice. Others–red states like Kentucky, Mississippi, and now Alabama–appear resolved to end legalized abortion within their borders. In the midst of this reality, … Continued
After Scott Dawson’s release of medical information, Gov. Ivey is the only GOP holdout
Birmingham evangelist Scott Dawson, one of four GOP gubernatorial primary candidates, became the third candidate to release medical information from his doctor on Tuesday. After Dawson’s release of his medical information, that leaves Gov. Kay Ivey, who is seeking her first full term as governor, as the only GOP candidate who has yet to release … Continued
Tommy Battle releases medical information as pressure mounts for Gov. Ivey to do the same
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, who is running against Gov. Kay Ivey for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, released a letter from his doctor last week that said he is in a state of good health. The statement from Battle’s physician comes as other gubernatorial candidates have promised to release theirs, placing mounting pressure on Gov. Kay … Continued
State Sen. Larry Stutts receives Community Service Award
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, state Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield, was presented with the first ALFRA Community Service Award by Kenneth Paschal, the state president for the Alabama Family Rights Association for his dedication to child-focused friendly legislation. The ALFRA Community Service Award recognizes the valuable contributions of ALFRA members and associates … Continued