Tag: COVID-19
Drew: Who should get the booster shot?
By Samuetta Hill Drew
There has been much written by scientists and researchers around the world, along with our own national media coverage, about the...
Drew: Frequently asked questions and answers about COVID-19 booster shots
By Samuetta Hill Drew
It is hard to believe sometimes that the topics of these safety articles over the past year continue to be centered...
Willie Hall, Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy, dies at 48
The Birmingham Times
Deputy Willie Hall, who had been with the Jefferson County sheriff’s office since 2018, has died. He was 48.
The sheriff’s office posted...
Live HealthSmart Alabama Brings Birmingham’s first ‘Neighborway’ to Titusville
By Jessica Snyder
UAB News
Live HealthSmart Alabama, a University of Alabama at Birmingham initiative, is celebrating phase one improvements in Titusville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Sept....
Drew: What to know about the COVID Booster Shots
By Samuetta Hill Drew
While some Americans are contemplating whether to receive one of the federal drug administrations (FDA) approved COVID-19 vaccines – Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna...
Drew: How to Properly Wear and Maintain Your Masks
By Samuetta Hill Drew
During the age of COVID-19 where face coverings such as masks are a growing requirement, properly wearing and maintaining your mask...
Help shorten the surge and safely celebrate Labor Day
By Hannah Echols
UAB News
After a year of virtual holidays and celebrations, Alabama residents saw a brief return to near normal in May and June 2021,...
Drew: Selecting the safest mask for you and your family
By Samuetta Hill Drew
With more job sites, stores and school districts requiring masks, it is essential you understand how to select the best mask...
UAB: Why Masks Are Vital Now More than Ever
By Bob Shepard
UAB News
Physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say universal masking of health care workers at UAB Hospital led to an immediate reduction...
Birmingham area leaders participate in prestigious Harvard Business School program
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
This year’s Harvard University Young American Leaders Program (YALP) included 10 leaders from the Birmingham area who joined others in learning more about...
