New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama
Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care.
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More than 80,000 Alabamians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus
At least 23,868 cases have been reported in just the last 14 days.
Alabama records more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in July
Not only is July the worst month for new coronavirus cases, but the number of cases reported in July is also more than every other month of the pandemic combined.
More than 500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in July
July is also by far the worst month for new coronavirus infections in Alabama. Another 1,037 cases were confirmed by the state on Sunday.
Thursday set new record for most coronavirus cases reported in a day in Alabama
July has been by far the worst month since the crisis began. The top eight worst days for coronavirus cases have occurred in July.
July is worst month yet for Alabama COVID-19 deaths
Deaths are dramatically up from the month of June, when 296 deaths were reported. Thus far in July, 399 Alabamians have died from COVID-19.
Doug Jones: Anniston could still be called upon to treat coronavirus patients
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones issued a statement Monday about the possibility of coronavirus patients being transported to and housed at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama. “Over the weekend, my staff and I participated in briefings regarding the announcement that Americans from the Diamond Princess cruise ship who tested positive for the coronavirus … Continued
Rogers opposes housing persons infected with coronavirus in Anniston
Saturday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) would be used as a quarantine center for some Americans exposed to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, announced that he thinks this is the wrong decision and he is opposed to housing the coronavirus patients in … Continued
Today is National Organ Donor Day
Thursday, February 14, is National Organ Donor Day. Valentine’s Day annually also doubles as National Organ Donor Day to bring attention to the plight of the many Americans whose lives could be saved if only there were more organs available for transplant. In the United States, 114,000 are currently on the organ transplant waiting list. … Continued