East Alabama Medical Center

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Hospitals struggle to meet testing demand amid supply shortage

Several Alabama hospitals say they are struggling with testing supply shortages amid growing demand for testing in the state and a rising number of cases in 14 Alabama counties. East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, near Auburn, and DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa both said Wednesday evening that they’re working hard to deal with hundreds … Continued

March 19, 2020

At least 23 killed after “catastrophic” tornadoes hit Lee County

At least 23 people are dead after a series of severe storms and a potential tornado hit a rural area of Lee County south of Auburn and Opelika on Sunday afternoon. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said the number currently stands at 23, but could potentially rise as search crews are able to comb through … Continued

March 4, 2019

Andrus: ‘Yes’ vote on Sept. 18 the only option

By Terry Andrus President and CEO, East Alabama Medical Center On Sept. 18, Alabamians will vote on a constitutional amendment to allow $148 million a year, for the next three years, to be transferred from the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF) to the General Fund. Being conservative by nature, my first response to such a request … Continued

September 5, 2012