Children’s Hospital recognized as the best
This comes as no surprise to any of us who have ever taken a child there for medical care and received world-class treatment.
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Sen. Richard Shelby mulls 2023 defense health program budget
President Joe Biden in this year's budget has requested an additional $5 billion to expand medical research efforts.
Alabama has lowest average total single premium, according to government report
Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide.
January 13, 2022
FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID booster for children 12 to 15
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Wednesday to discuss giving final approval.
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See recent postsHealth justice for Alabama
We call on the state to restore full COVID-19 funding to where it belongs — the health needs of Alabamians.
Worsening mental health, sleeping issues among essential workers, UAB official says
A marked increase in mental health, weight, and sleeping issues has been recorded among essential workers and COVID-19 patients.
UAB pediatric doctor pleads for masks in schools, vaccinations for 12 and up
Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces committee assignments
Tuberville has been assigned to four Senate committees important for the people of Alabama.
Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors
A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation.
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See recent postsLeave health decisions to the experts
"Health policy should be left up to the physicians and scientists, not a panel of lay people who might have political motivations."