When it comes to medical care, we cannot compromise patient safety
Legislation would compromise patient safety by allowing non-physicians to perform surgeries on one of the body’s most complex and delicate organs.
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Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes
ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes.
FAA grants Alabama $4.3 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades
The 5 grants were awarded to local airports in Alabama, amounting to $4,300,365.
September 22, 2021
Governor awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving. The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement with the proper training and technical assistance to obtain convictions in traffic stops and crash-related … Continued
August 31, 2020
Governor awards $30 million in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 testing, safety programs
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing and safety development programs. The state of Alabama will provide the $30 million to support two programs, Testing for Alabama and Stay Safe Together. The programs will be … Continued
June 29, 2020
Sen. Vivian Figures urges Alabama Senate leadership not to continue with session
Sen. Vivian Figures, a leading Democrat in the Alabama State Senate, is urging the Senate’s leadership not to resume the 2020 Legislative Session on May 4 as planned because of concerns over the health and safety of the senators and their staffs. Figures represents a district in Mobile County, where the number of COVID-19 cases … Continued
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See recent postsSix things your ophthalmologist wants you to know about coronavirus
As information about the new coronavirus comes at a furious pace, at times offering conflicting and confusing advice, the Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology, the Medical Association of Alabama and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want to share what we know right now about protecting your vision and your health during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During these unprecedented times, … Continued
April 17, 2020
Gov. Ivey awards grants for prison programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants to the Alabama Department of Corrections for programs that provide treatment for drug addiction and increase safety. A $495,456 grant will provide a drug treatment program conducted at seven prisons in the state. The program includes education, counseling and urinalysis testing in order to reduce recidivism rates and … Continued
November 20, 2019
AEA backs former charter school principal, will investigate possible illegal activity at LEAD Academy
The former principal at Montgomery charter school LEAD Academy said Tuesday that she was pushed out of the school improperly after board members discovered that she reported concerns about students’ safety and other improprieties that violated state law to the Alabama Department of Education. APR reported Tuesday morning, citing numerous employees at the school, that … Continued
Lawmakers respond to safety concerns at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office places the responsibility for handling safety concerns at the Taylor Hardin Medical Facility largely on the back of the state Department of Mental Health, but said Ivey will continue to “engage” with the department. Still other state lawmakers and an advocacy group have said that what’s happening at the Taylor … Continued