Tag: health
UAB to Provide Free Vision Care Services Through Dec. 1 at...
By Anna Jones
UAB News
UAB Community Eye Care, the clinical outreach arm of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, will hold its 10th annual...
Travis Hendrix Easily Wins Race in Runoff Election for Jeffco House...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Travis Hendrix, a 40-year-old Birmingham police sergeant, handily defeated Sylvia Swayne, 26, a quality assurance manager, Tuesday in the Jefferson...
Children’s of AL Awarded $127,780 for Child Safety Campaign Involving Vehicles
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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $127,780 grant to prevent the accidental death and injury of children left in hot vehicles.
The grant will enable...
Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent’s Optimistic About Trial Drug for Atrial...
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
The Birmingham Times
Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent’s are continuing to enroll patients for an international clinical trial introducing a new anticoagulant -- medication...
Dr. David Hicks Takes Office as First Black Jefferson County (AL)...
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
David Hicks, DO, on Monday officially took office as Jefferson County’s Health Officer, making him the first African American to...
Dr. Corey L. Hartman and the Art of Skin Wellness
By Je’Don Holloway-Talley
For The Birmingham Times
For Corey L. Hartman, M.D., dermatology is the perfect fusion of art and science.
“It has an artistic quality that...
Back to School Safety Tips
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Believe it or not, summer vacationing is coming to a close soon for thousands around the country. We have explored safety...
Ocean swimming safety
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Before entering the ocean, it is important that all members of your party are good swimmers. They should also have experience...
Southern Research Secures $20 Million for Clinical Trial Initiative
dcwins.com
Southern Research is using $20 million in state ARPA funds to expand Alabamians’ access to clinical research trials and promote the growth of the...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Serves as Resource For...
www.bcbsal.org
Along with all 50 states and U.S. territories, the State of Alabama has resumed checking eligibility for all Medicaid members for the first time...