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Health care facilities expand throughout Central Alabama

WebThe USDA will be funding $350 million for the facility. The goal of the investment is to expand access to health care in rural areas. “Medical West will not only …

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Gov. Ivey declares state of emergency in Alabama over …

WebThe declaration, signed Friday, announced that a state of emergency was necessary, in part, because “current hospitalizations in Alabama could surpass the …

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New healthcare district slated to bring care closer to Hoover

WebHOOVER, Ala. — On Tuesday, the City of Hoover and Hoover Health Care Authority took another step to bring a health and wellness center within city limits.It …

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Jefferson County Department of Health launches …

WebUpdated: Jan 8, 2024 / 03:25 PM CST. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WIAT) — Jefferson County Department of Health has launched a community-wide survey on health and …

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New healthcare clinic opens in Aliceville community in …

WebALICEVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A new healthcare clinic opened in Aliceville, three years after the closure of Pickens County Medical Center. Officials from Whatley …

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Tuscaloosa PD introduces new mental health unit CBS 42

WebTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Tuscaloosa Police Department now has a specialized Behavioral Mental Health Unit. Tuscaloosa PD is now staffed with five …

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Alabama law now in effect to address doctor shortage in …

WebAlabama Hospital Association President Dr. Don Williamson says Alabama has had a shortage of doctors for decades. “Almost every county in Alabama is a …

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Cahaba Medical Care receives $2 million in funding as …

WebCENTREVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A Biden administration official paid a visit to a Bibb County medical facility Friday as part of a major funding announcement. Cahaba …

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Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what …

WebCases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported …

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The Black Church: Getting back to building wellness in …

WebUpdated: Feb 25, 2022 / 02:33 PM CST. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Life for the Black Church in America, to borrow a line from Langston Hughes’ poem “ Mother …

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UAB and United Healthcare agree to new multi-year relationship

WebBIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Update (7/31): UnitedHealthcare and UAB Health Systems have agreed in principle to a new multi-year relationship. The …

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Norovirus hits Alabama, what doctors are saying

WebThe CDC confirms at least one outbreak in our state already. The Alabama Department of Public Health tells CBS42 that outbreaks in the winter months are …

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How to get Narcan in Alabama, a potentially life-saving …

WebPharmacies in the state of Alabama that offer Narcan include Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Winn-Dixie, Costco, Publix and Kroger, amongst others. Each box …

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Temporary drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site opening in Tuscaloosa

WebTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – The Alabama Department of Public Health, Tuscaloosa County, the Tuscaloosa County EMA, the City of Tuscaloosa and the City of …

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‘Very high’: Map shows just how many people are finishing 2023 …

WebTracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a 16% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week, plus a substantial rise in reports of …

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Mercedes Benz opens new health care facility in Tuscaloosa

WebUpdated: Feb 23, 2016 / 12:42 AM CST. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Mercedes Benz opened a new health care facility Monday in Tuscaloosa. The new facility located at …

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Report shows Alabama ranks 47th nationally in child well-being

WebMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A new report shows disparities in Alabama children’s well-being based on the county they live in, education access and a number of …

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‘I’d have rather been dead’: What marijuana cures in some, it …

WebCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a disease caused by the chronic use of marijuana, has become increasingly common across the country. Its symptoms — …

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Doctor at Tuscaloosa abortion clinic facing over $100K in legal …

WebTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — One year ago today, the state of Alabama revoked the temporary medical license given to Dr. Leah Torres just a few weeks after …

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