Results of STD testing reveal new cases of Syphilis and HIV at ADOC facility
The results are from a test of 1,227 incarcerated individuals at Staton Correctional Facility.
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UAB infectious disease expert tapped to replace Fauci at NIH
Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope.
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See recent postsFrom prisons, a reminder about the threat of HIV/AIDS
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Black people are especially vulnerable.
Amid national Pride Month push, mobile LGBTQ vaccination site coming to Huntsville
The site is part of a campaign to work with local faith leaders to educate people about the vaccine.
How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains
Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.
Student-Run Free Clinic commended for its role in Mobile
The University of South Alabama Student-Run Free Clinic (SRFC) provides persons in need in Mobile and hands on experience for students. The SRFC is designed to provide under served persons in Mobile with access to healthcare and health literacy. The student teams receive guidance from preceptors. The SRFC allows the students to spend more time … Continued
Bill updating sex education curriculum fails on the last day of session
The Alabama House of Representatives ended the 2019 Legislative Session Friday without addressing legislation to remove language from the Alabama public schools sex education curriculum that the LGBTQ+ community finds objectionable. Sponsors said the bill would have also made the curriculum more scientifically and medically accurate. Senate Bill 140 was sponsored by State Sen. Tom … Continued
Sen. Whatley proposes changes to sex ed law to remove dated anti-LGBT language
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A state senator is proposing changes to Alabama’s sex education law that would remove dated, blatantly anti-LGBT language and make other portions of the code more scientifically accurate. Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, is sponsoring the bill, which would remove discriminatory language from state law directing educators to teach that homosexuality … Continued
Report shows Wexford Health Services failing requirements in Indiana
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Shortly, Gov. Kay Ivey, along with key advisers, will determine what health service provider can best address the court order mandates to improve health care in Alabama’s correctional facilities. Alabama officials who are considering turning over state prison health care to Wexford Health Services should take time to review … Continued
Health Committee gives favorable report to Drug Paraphernalia Bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to allow non-profits to participate in a controversial program to give free drug paraphernalia to drug users to slow the spread of AIDS. House Bill 455 is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams said … Continued