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Southeast Health Performs 500th TAVR Procedure

Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Southeast Health Medical Center performed its 500th successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the hospital. Dr. Charles Eugene Mayes Jr., a cardiologist, and Dr. Steven F. Johnson, a cardiothoracic surgeon, performed the procedure in the medical center’s catheterization lab. Both physicians are with the Southeast Health Cardiovascular Institute.

Dothan, AL · 1d

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JacksonFest Brings Health, Healthcare Career Exploration and Family Fun to Montgomery November 14

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (November 5, 2026) Families, students, neighbors, and friends are invited to JacksonFest on Saturday,November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn behind Jackson Surgery Center and Jackson Imaging Center. The free community celebration will bring together wellness resources, healthcare career exploration and family activities as Jackson Hospital celebrates80 years of service to Central Alabama.

Montgomery, AL · 15h

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Jones Family Eye Care brings direct care to Prattville

Local healthcare took a new step forward when husband-and-wife optometrists Dr. James Jones and Dr. Sarah Vrotsos Jones opened Jones Family Eye Care. They celebrated the grand opening with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, community members, and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. The new...

Prattville, AL · 2d

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Talking Hotrod’s And Hope Car Show

Tony England tells us all about this event happening this weekend in Ozark benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Children's Hospital.

Ozark, AL · 1d

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Newsweek names Alabama’s best nursing homes for 2027

Families searching for quality nursing home care in Alabama may have a new resource. Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 ranking recognizes nursing homes nationwide based on several measures of performance , professional recommendations, accreditation and satisfaction. The rankings evaluate facilities in three size categories, small, medium and large, allowing nursing homes to be compared with others of similar size. Three Alabama nursing homes lead their respective categories in the 2027 rankings. What are the best nursing homes in Alabama? Newsweek’s rankings identify the highest-performing nursing homes in each size category. The Alabama facilities recognized at the top of their respective categories include: Best large nursing home in Alabama: Rehab Select at Albertville Location : Albertville Certified beds : 159 Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid Continuing care retirement community : No Rehab Select offers rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, heart conditions, respiratory illnesses, orthopedic procedures and other surgeries. Its services include physical, occupational and speech therapy, physician-led wound care and 24-hour skilled nursing care. Best medium nursing home in Alabama: Fayette Medical Center—Long Term Care Unit Location : Fayette Certified beds : 122 Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid Continuing care retirement community : No Fayette Medical Center offers

Alabama · 1d

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VIVA Health: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The following was provided by VIVA Health:. Each year, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, also known as AEP, begins October 15 and ends December 7. During this time, Medicare-eligible Alabamians should take a moment to review their current benefits for coverage changes to ensure they are on the best plan to meet their needs and that they are not missing out on extra benefits.

Alabama · 1d

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Montgomery leaders approve resolution to form new health care authority

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery City Council announced Tuesday night that it voted 6-3 to approve a resolution authorizing the establishment of the Health Care Authority of Montgomery. The approval advances a proposed City-County partnership to preserve, stabilize, and expand access to essential healthcare services. The vote followed careful...

Montgomery, AL · 4d

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Ivy Creek Hospice Healthcare celebrates National Hospice Month

November is National Hospice Month to honor dedicated caregivers, nurses, and healthcare workers that support patients and families everyday.

Montgomery, AL · 3d

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Butler County breaks ground for new health department

State and local officials joined community members Oct. 29 for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of construction on a new Butler County Health Department facility in Greenville, more than two years after a fire destroyed the department’s former building. The original facility was lost in a June 30,...

Butler County, AL · 3d

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Opelika mobile wellness clinic to offer residents health screenings and services

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — With the fall season officially here and the temperatures steadily dropping, it is that time of year for residents to prioritize their health. Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic is returning to the Lee County area to provide their resources and services to community members in need. Officials say this effort makes it […]

Opelika, AL · 4d

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Joe Kelley Inducted into Inaugural ANHA Hall of Fame Class

Jasper’s own Joe Kelley was among 12 individuals honored as the Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) inducted its inaugural class into the Legends of Long Term Care Hall of Fame. Established in 2026 as part of ANHA’s 75th anniversary celebration, the Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose leadership, service,...

Alabama · 3d

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 5d

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Tuberville campaigns in Pell City

October 27, 2026 - PELL CITY, Ala. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) continued his campaign blitz across Alabama with a business round table, dinner meet and greet and address to the people of St. Clair County. "It is great to be here It is great to be an...

Pell City, AL · 6d

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Louisiana Public Health Institute is Transforming Gulf Coast Health Clinics into Disaster-Ready Community Hubs

A $20 million investment in Gulf Coast healthcare infrastructure could help keep neighborhood clinics operating when disaster strikes — while laying the groundwork for a new model of climate resilience that could expand nationwide. The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) received the funding through the National Academies of Sciences,...

Louisiana · 8d

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Wahl, Ensler clash over rural health care in lieutenant governor debate

Republican nominee John Wahl and Democrat nominee Phillip Ensler took the debate stage Wednesday night as they both vie for the office of lieutenant governor in next week's election. WHNT. Republican John Wahl and Democrat Phillip Ensler squared off Wednesday night in Alabama’s first televised debate in a statewide race...

Alabama · 9d

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Filings in Elmore Community Hospital fight shed more light on “secret” plan

New court filings in the ongoing dispute over Elmore Community Hospital show that Baptist Health’s CEO was among those reviewing a draft request for proposals for hospital services before its public release. The documents also show that Elmore County Probate Judge Jason Britt, a member of the Elmore County...

Elmore County, AL · 12d

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Black Belt Nurse Honor Guard established to honor nurses across five Alabama counties

A new organization dedicated to honoring the service and legacy of nurses has been established in Alabama’s Black Belt, serving five counties and ensuring that those who have spent their lives caring for others receive recognition for their contributions. The Black Belt Nurse Honor Guard of Alabama is a...

Chilton County, AL · 13d

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Ed Oliver: Protect seniors by catching problems early

Some of the most costly care is the kind that comes too late. High blood pressure identified at a routine checkup can often be managed with medication and follow-up care. Left untreated, it can contribute to a stroke that requires hospitalization, months of rehabilitation and, sometimes, the loss of a senior’s independence.

Alabama · 12d

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AGFA HealthCare Selected by Infirmary Health to Modernize Imaging Across Its Health System

Enterprise Imaging Cloud investment advances Infirmary Health’s strategy to modernize imaging, simplify radiology workflows and create a scalable foundation for continued growth. CARLSTADT, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Infirmary Health has selected AGFA HealthCare Enterprise Imaging Cloud (SaaS) to modernize its radiology imaging environment and...

Alabama · 12d

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Opinion | Larry Stutts and the failure of public trust

Gene Church pushed the stroller of his infant daughter, Logan Rose, through the Alabama Statehouse, asking lawmakers to protect families he would never meet. He could not bring his wife home. He could try to keep another child from growing up without her mother. That effort became Rose’s Law. Years...

Alabama · 15d