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School’s in! Advocacy group urges Alabama parents to study up on measles vaccinations

School is getting underway this week in the city of Birmingham as well as Mobile, Baldwin, and Montgomery Counties. Healthcare providers say measles shots should be on the list of things to do along with books, pencils, and erasers. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the state is doing well with ninety five percent of school students up to date with their vaccinations. Doctor Giridhar Mallya is with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He says parents should double check if they have concerns over the vaccine.

Alabama · 08-10
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Aspen Dental Opens First Shelby County Practice

The new location expands access to oral healthcare in Alabaster with early weekday hours, Saturday availability, and walk-in access. Aspen Dental® opened its newest supported practice at 725 1st Street SE, Suite 3305, in Alabaster, bringing comprehensive dental care to patients across Shelby County and the greater Birmingham metro area. The office is the first Aspen Dental practice in Shelby County and is led by Managing Clinical Director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Shelby County, AL · 08-07
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Salvation Army and Christ Health Center break ground on a new health clinic in North Birmingham

Leaders with The Salvation Army, Christ Health Center and the city of Birmingham came together Wednesday to hold a groundbreaking for a new health clinic in North Birmingham. The project is a collaboration between the two faith-based groups and will initially provide basic medical care at the facility in the Acipco-Finley neighborhood. Officials said more services will be added in response to community needs.

Birmingham, AL · 08-05
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ACLU: Alabama Scores Poorly on Maternal Health | Aug. 7, 2026 | News 19 at 5:00

Alabama · 08-07

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Carbon Hill Drugs Brings Personalized Pharmacy Care to the Walker County Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton, Ryan McGill, and Nick Rizzo. The team at Carbon Hill Drugs combines personal attention and care with services designed to make managing medications easier, safer, and more convenient for patients throughout the Walker County area. Two of the locally-owned pharmacy’s...

Walker County, AL · 08-05

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US News names 7 Alabama hospitals among best in the US

Seven Alabama hospitals earned recognition as the state’s top regional medical centers for 2026-27 in the latest U.S. News Best Hospital rankings. U.S. News evaluated 116 hospitals across Alabama , recognizing facilities that demonstrated strong performances across specialties, procedures , patient outcomes and experience. One Alabama children’s hospital also earned national recognition. UAB Hospital ranks No. 1 in Alabama For another year, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital claimed the top spot in the state, ranking No. 1 in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area. The hospital received national recognition in two adult specialties and was rated high performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions. Among the areas receiving high marks were: Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Aortic valve surgery Spinal fusion Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment Colon cancer surgery Patient satisfaction also remained strong. Nearly nine in 10 patients reported they were satisfied with their hospital stay, while 91% said they would recommend UAB Hospital to family and friends. UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham earns No. 2 ranking UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham ranked second in Alabama and second in the Birmingham area. The hospital was recognized as high performing in nine adult procedures and conditions, including: Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Alabama · 08-04

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Christ Health Center, The Salvation Army break ground on new healthcare facility

Christ Health Center and The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command officially broke ground Wednesday on a new healthcare facility aimed at expanding access to affordable, high-quality medical care in North Birmingham. The new Christ Health Center–Salvation Army Slossfield Annex will be located at The Salvation Army's Slossfield campus on 25th...

Birmingham, AL · 08-05

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TherapySouth marks 20 years of care

TherapySouth is celebrating 20 years of providing physical therapy services after growing from a single clinic in 2006 to locations across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Founded by Steve Foster, the therapist-owned practice has expanded while maintaining its focus on providing hands-on care close to where patients live and work. TherapySouth...

Hoover, AL · 08-05

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UAB Family Medicine East clinic opens in Trussville area

UAB Medicine recently opened a new family medicine clinic on the UAB St. Vincent’s East campus in efforts to expand primary care access eastern Birmingham.

Birmingham, AL · 08-03

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Lawsuit Challenges Permit Behind Gas Pipeline to Cross West Alabama Waterways

Black Warrior Riverkeeper and four other groups are suing the U.S. Army Corps over a permit for a natural gas pipeline planned through south West Alabama.

Alabama · 08-03

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ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis

The ACLU of Alabama on Monday published a report detailing maternal health disparities in the state and recommending changes to improve access to and quality of care. The report outlines findings from the organization’s 2025 Moms Matter Listening Tour, which included listening sessions and written surveys with pregnant people to identify barriers to care in rural and underserved areas.

Alabama · 08-04

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Florida firm to pay $14M over 'bogus' Medicare diagnoses

Florida-based Complete Health will pay a $14.1 million settlement stemming from allegations that it inflated patient diagnoses to overcharge Medicare.

Florida · 08-03

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TherapySouth marks 20 years of care

TherapySouth is celebrating 20 years of providing physical therapy services after growing from a single clinic in 2006 to locations across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Founded by Steve Foster, the therapist-owned practice has expanded while maintaining its focus on providing hands-on care close to where patients live and work. TherapySouth...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 08-02

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USA Health Providence Hospital named among Alabama’s top hospitals by Forbes

MOBILE, Alabama (7/29/2026) – USA Health Providence Hospital has been recognized on Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals by State list, earning a place among Alabama’s highest-performing hospitals based on nationally reported measures of quality and patient care. The recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate excellence in patient outcomes, best practices, value and patient experience.

Mobile, AL · 07-30

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USA Health provides training, maternity and neonatal medical carts to rural hospitals

MOBILE, Alabama (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) — As maternity deserts continue to widen across rural areas of Alabama and hundreds of other communities throughout the nation, USA Health, the academic health system for the University of South Alabama, is finding more ways to support rural hospitals and healthcare teams to ensure the safety of expectant mothers and their babies.

Alabama · 07-30

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Participates in 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, $300,000 Settlement Reached

Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama’s participation in the 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, a nationwide enforcement effort led by the U.S. Department of Justice targeting fraud in government-funded healthcare programs. The annual initiative brings together federal and state law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute healthcare fraud involving programs such as Medicaid. […] The post Alabama Participates in 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, $300,000 Settlement Reached appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Alabama · 07-30

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Rep. Terri Sewell Says Alabama Families Are Paying the Price as Living Costs Continue to Rise

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) has released a new report arguing that rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities, gasoline and healthcare are placing increasing financial pressure on families across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The report, released 100 days before Election Day, contends that economic policies...

Alabama · 07-28

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Doug Jones Unveils Sweeping Vision for Alabama, Calls for Pause on AI Data Centers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones unveiled an ambitious policy platform Monday, promising what he called “three real opportunities” for Alabamians through expanded healthcare, government reform and economic growth, while proposing a one-year pause on new artificial intelligence data centers across the state.

Alabama · 07-29

Alabama Reflector

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Alabama rural healthcare is in serious condition, but the condition is treatable

In 1948, Life magazine published ‘Country Doctor,’ a masterful photo essay by W. Eugene Smith that documented the work of Dr. Ernest Ceriani, the lone physician for the 2,000 residents of Kremmling, Colo.  In the photos, Ceriani manages to be everywhere all at once, covering an area that stretches 400 square miles on a plateau […]

Alabama · 07-29

The Trussville Tribune

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A Half-Century of Care and Still Going Strong

By June Mathews July is a big month for Dr. Hugh Brindley of Trussville. Fifty years ago, he finished his OMS residency and went into private practice as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A 1967 graduate of Samford University, Brindley worked his way through dental school under a special program at UAB for medical/dental students […]

Trussville, AL · 07-28