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Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day

State agencies honored Dr. William Curry for his dedication to rural healthcare, highlighting his role in establishing medical school pipeline programs.

Wesley Walter

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November 21, 2025

Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House

Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate.

Wesley Walter

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September 5, 2025

American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants

Proposed federal budget cuts threatened Alabama's cancer research. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launched a campaign and billboards to fight back.

Wesley Walter

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August 5, 2025

DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama

Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state.

Wesley Walter

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February 24, 2025

Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane

The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11.

Wesley Walter

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October 16, 2024

Sewell to join UAB Medicine for NICU Bookworm Program vending machine launch

UAB and Children’s of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms program in 2021.

December 14, 2023