Tag: health
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,...
Ellis: Mental Health is COVID-19’s Latest Victim
By Glenn Ellis
COVID-19 has now been found to have another deadly effect on our health: a study from the Commonwealth Fund reports that one-third...
Princeton Baptist recognized as one of nation’s top maternity hospitals
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham has recently been named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals, one...
How Southern Research in Birmingham Leads Global Fight Against COVID-19
By Jerry Underwood
For The Birmingham Times
Scientists at Birmingham-based Southern Research are front-runners in the global race to develop new vaccines and therapeutic treatments against...
Vaccine Trials Need To Reflect America’s Diversity
By JoNel Aleccia
khn.org
When U.S. scientists launch the first large-scale clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines this summer, Antonio Cisneros wants to make sure people like...
Drew: Heat, Mask, Staying Safe and Cool- How to Make it...
By Samuetta Hill Drew
August is typically the hottest month of the year in our region of the country. So how does one remain safe...
Ellis: Why some Blacks may be skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine
By Glenn Ellis
COVID-19 has turned the lives of every man, woman, and child on the planet upside down, and continues to sweep around...
Former NFL player: Let’s step up our defense against kidney disease
By Gary Burley
As a 10-year National Football League veteran, I learned that the fastest way to a quarterback is a straight line. So, let...
Drew: Safety Tips for Making or Buying Face Masks
By Samuetta Hill Drew
With the COVID-19 numbers continuing to spike across our nation and especially our state, Governor, Kay Ivey, has issued a mandatory...
Ellis: COVID-19 and the treatment of vulnerable populations
By Glenn Ellis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated early on in this pandemic that “vulnerable populations” need to take extra precautions...
