UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available
COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group.
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Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread
COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.
House Health Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana
Medical marijuana supporters and opponents presented their arguments for and against the bill in a public hearing.
Alabama automakers contribute to COVID-19 fight
Alabama’s automakers are doing what they can to help fight the coronavirus global pandemic. Toyota’s engine plant in Huntsville engine is producing 7,500 protective face shields for local hospitals. The plant has donated 160 safety glasses to local hospitals. Toyota has also made a $25,000 to the United Way of Madison County to support COVID-19 … Continued
Alabama Hospital Association Calls for Special Session to Address More Funding for Medicaid
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama Legislature met for the last time in the 2016 Regular Session. Even though the legislature level funded the troubled Alabama Medicaid Agency in the 2017 State General Fund (SGF) budget at 2016 levels, Governor Robert Bentley (R) insisted that Medicaid will need $85 … Continued