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It’s time to sign up for the Affordable Care Act: What you Need To Know(Video)

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By Stephanie Stapleton and Julie Appleby

Kaiser Health News

Sickle Cell Patients Suffer Discrimination, Poor Care — And Shorter Lives

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NeDina Brocks-Capla stands in her living room in San Francisco. She made a shrine filled with memories of son Kareem Jones, who died of sickle cell anemia in 2013. (Jenny Gold/KHN)

By Jenny Gold

Kaiser Health News

Roundtable: Solving Birmingham’s labor and employment challenges (Video)

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Alabama NewsCenter

Poll: Americans Avoid Planning For Serious Illness

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Black and Hispanic adults were more likely than whites to cite “don’t want to think about sickness and death” as a major reason they didn’t document their wishes.(Pexels)

Kaiser Health News

ALABAMA THEATRE WINS NATIONAL GRANT FOR BIG ALABAMA SIGN RESTORATION ON 18TH STREET

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The Alabama Theatre once had two similar marquee signs. A campaign is underway to replace the one now missing from the 18th Street North side of the building (REV Birmingham/BigAlabamaSign.com)

Special to The Times

Care Center Promotes Independence and Dignity for Those with Alzheimer’s

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Clients take part in a drum circle before lunch. Adult Day Care at the McCoy Center near Birmingham Southern College in western Birmingham. (Frank Couch Photography)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

In the Struggle with Alzheimer’s, Caring for the Caregivers is a must

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By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

UAB doctors focus on disparities among Alzheimer’s patients

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Environmental close-up of Dr. David Geldmacher, MD (Professor, Neurology) in white medical coat in laboratory, 2017.

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama provides scholarships for adult day care

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Miller Piggot is the executive director of Alzheimer's of Central Alabama. (All photos, Frank Couch Photography)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Magic City Classic Week Events Went Way Beyond Football (Photos)

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Birmingham Mayor William Bell (left) with comedian Rickey Smiley, a native son honored at the 2017 Magic City Classic.

Birmingham Times Staff report

Photos by Reginald Allen