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

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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Jefferson County Department of Health launches community-wide …

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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Coronavirus in Alabama THE LATEST

WEBUnknown Origin Case. February 26, 2020. Public health officials were retracing the steps of a Northern California woman on Thursday believed to be the first …

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Cahaba Medical Care receives $2 million in funding as part of

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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New healthcare district slated to bring care closer to Hoover

WEBUpdated: Nov 21, 2023 / 06:19 PM CST. HOOVER, Ala. ( WIAT) — On Tuesday, the City of Hoover and Hoover Health Care Authority took another step to bring a health and …

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Alabama law now in effect to address doctor shortage in the state

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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Dr. Mark Wilson retiring after a decade as Jefferson County's top

WEBBIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — After a decade, Dr. Mark Wilson will be stepping down from his role as the top health officer in Jefferson County. Wilson, who …

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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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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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The Black Church: Getting back to building wellness in Black

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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90 inpatients being treated for COVID-19 at DCH in Tuscaloosa

WEBTUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WIAT) — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb at DCH Health System hospitals. The number of coronavirus inpatients being …

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Gov. Ivey declares state of emergency in Alabama over COVID-19 …

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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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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Alabama bill would expand the scope of ALFA Insurance coverage

WEBMONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WIAT) — Alabama lawmakers have introduced a bill that could potentially expand Alfa Insurance’s scope of coverage into healthcare. Senate …

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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 …

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DCH hospitals in Tuscaloosa, Northport and Fayette temporarily …

WEBTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The three hospitals of the DCH Health System in West Alabama were closed Tuesday to new patients due to a breach in their …

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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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