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The Trussville Tribune
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 […]
thehomewoodstar.com
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...
baybusinessnews.com
Infirmary Health Completes Alabama-First EVOQUE TTVR
Cardiologist Dr. Mina Jacob and Mobile Infirmary’s structural heart team successfully completed Infirmary Health’s first EVOQUE Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TTVR), making Mobile Infirmary the first hospital in Alabama to offer this procedure for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Tricuspid regurgitation occurs when the tricuspid valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward through the heart. It can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs and abdomen, and a reduced quality of life. Treatment options have historically been limited, particularly for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery. The procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary team including anesthesiologist Dr. Jordan Friel, echocardiography specialists, catheterization lab staff and cardiovascular support personnel with the Infirmary Health Heart & Vascular Institute. Unlike traditional surgical valve replacement, the EVOQUE system is delivered via a minimally invasive catheter-based approach, allowing physicians to replace the diseased valve without open-heart surgery.
wbrc.com
Birmingham Fire and Rescue adds 5 new ambulances to improve emergency response times
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire and Rescue is expanding its emergency fleet with five new ambulances, part of a nearly $5 million investment aimed at improving emergency response times and patient care across the city. Department leaders said the additions bring the city’s frontline ambulance fleet to 14 units....
thehomewoodstar.com
Vitalogy Wellness building under construction in Homewood
Construction is underway on a new home for Vitalogy Wellness Center and Med-Spa at 2714 20th St. S. in Homewood, the former site of the Metcalf Realty building. The $7.3 million project, developed by Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC and being built by Pylon Building Group, will include a three-story, Class A medical office building with a full-service medical spa. Ground was broken in May 2026, and the project is expected to be completed in 2027.
vmsd.com
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Focused Locations
CVS Health (Woonsocket, R.I.) has opened its first set of pharmacy-focused locations in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Washington, D.C. The locales, with about 3000 square feet of space, offer a full-service pharmacy with a customized-by-neighborhood selection of over-the-counter products available for purchase. In all, CVS Health plans to...
alreporter.com
Central Alabama VA gets 2026 funding for facility upgrades
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System received funding for Nonrecurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 after receiving additional funding earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide Veterans Affairs spending to modernize, repair and improve health care...
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Greater Birmingham Humane Society offering free replacement rabies vaccinations following manufacturer recall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is offering free replacement rabies vaccinations for pets impacted by a vaccine manufacturer recall. According to the GBHS, manufacturer Elanco announced that several vaccine lot numbers administered between July 2025 and April 2026 have been recalled. This is a manufacturer used by the GBHS. “According to […]
hooversun.com
Diversicare of Riverchase names new administrator
Diversicare of Riverchase – Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has appointed Hannah Parker as its new administrator. Parker is a licensed nursing home administrator and a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned a degree in healthcare management. In her new role, Parker will oversee operations...