Tag: health
Chadwick Boseman’s death ‘a wake-up call’, say UAB health providers
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
The recent death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman brought heightened attention to colorectal cancer and served as a...
Drew: Safety Tips for Hand Washing at School
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Last week’s safety article reviewed facial coverings safety tips to practice for students returning to school. The article recommended that parents...
Ellis: When COVID-19 Collides with Flu Season
By Glenn Ellis
Back in February, government officials expressed disbelief, as they announced that as many as 69,000 people might die from the impending COVID-19...
Why flu vaccine more important this year than ever
By Bob Shepard
UAB News
“If there was ever a year to be sure you get a flu vaccine, this is it.”
That is the recommendation of...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order through September
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama Newscenter
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is extending a statewide order to wear masks in public until Oct. 2, saying the state has...
Drew: How to Safely Wear Face Coverings at School
By Samuetta Hill Drew
In the midst of the coronavirus COVID-19, school reopening has begun around our state, nation and the world. Even though there...
Ellis: Wearing a face mask is no longer the question
By Glenn Ellis
“What kind of face mask should I wear to protect myself from getting COVID-19?”
There is no longer a debate on whether face...
Ascension St. Vincent’s seeking participants for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent’s is recruiting for a COVID-19 vaccine clinical research trial. The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of mRNA-1273, a vaccine candidate...
10 Vital Back To School Tips From a Parent and Nurse...
By Coretta Collins
Traditional, virtual, remote, blended, are like buzz words flooding our timelines, inboxes, thoughts and conversations. As school systems are trying their best...
Drew: Reopening Schools and Safety For All
By Samuetta Hill Drew
As a retired and former teacher, principal, senior administrator, union president and parent, I have heard many politicians, board members, superintendents,...
