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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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Longtime Cherokee County fire leader Terry “Butch” Jacobs dies at 71

How did volunteer departments integrate into emergency medical services?. Retired Cherokee County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments President and Spring Garden Volunteer Fire Department Chief Terry “Butch” Jacobs died Nov. 2 at age 71. Jacobs served 23 years as Spring Garden’s chief and 25 years as association president....

Cherokee County, AL · 3d

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Singing River Surgery Center open for business

Singing River Surgery Center is expanding access to specialized, same-day surgical care for patients across the Shoals through a partnership with Helen Keller Hospital, SCA Health and local physician owners. The ambulatory surgery center opened July 6 on the Helen Keller Hospital campus in Tuscumbia. The partners celebrated its opening...

Tuscumbia, AL · 2d

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UAB Breaks Ground on Decatur Dental Clinic to Tackle Alabama's Rural Care Gap

UAB has broken ground on a new community dentistry clinic in Decatur, a freestanding facility planned for Decatur Morgan Hospital's Parkway Campus that aims to chip away at Alabama's widening rural dental care shortage. The clinic, to be built on Beltline Road SW, will be staffed by School of Dentistry faculty, residents and students once it opens.

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on new emergency department

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Hospital leaders broke ground on a new emergency department in the Hampton Cove community, the latest expansion of the hospital’s services across the county. The emergency department is located off Highway 431. It will provide 24/7 care to patients in Hampton Cove, Owens Cross...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia

Shoals residents can receive same-day surgical care at Singing River Surgery Center, which offers procedures ranging from orthopedic surgery to eye care. The center opened July 6 on the Helen […] The post Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia appeared first on 256 Today .

Tuscumbia, AL · 4d

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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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UAB breaks ground on Decatur dentistry clinic

Officials met in Decatur today to start moving dirt on a new clinic to help keep resident's teeth healthy.

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New UAB Dental Clinic Targets North Alabama’s Care Shortage

DECATUR — North Alabama families facing limited dental care options could gain a new treatment destination as the University of Alabama at Birmingham develops a community clinic designed to address the region’s shortage of providers. UAB announced Nov. 2 that its School of Dentistry has broken ground on...

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UAB Breaks Ground on New Decatur Dental Clinic | Nov. 2, 2026 | News 19 at 5 p.m.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is establishing a new 7,200-square-foot dentistry clinic in Decatur. This facility will expand access to comprehensive dental services, including emergency care, across North Alabama, while providing hands-on training for UAB dental students and residents.

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Groundbreaking Held for $30M Freestanding Emergency Department in North Huntsville, Alabama

Robins & Morton joined Huntsville Hospital Health System on Oct. 21 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new $30-million North Huntsville Freestanding Emergency Department. The project represents the largest healthcare investment ever made in North Huntsville, Alabama. The new facility will provide 24/7 emergency care for families in North Huntsville...

Huntsville, AL · 8d

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Cullman Regional to use $2.5 million in federal funding for surgical robot

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Center will use $2.5 million in federal funding to purchase a surgical robot for its operating room, the hospital and U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s office announced. The funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related...

Cullman, AL · 9d

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Huntsville Measles Case Raises Concerns About Vaccination and Public Exposure

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A confirmed measles case involving an international traveler has prompted Alabama health officials to warn residents about possible exposure at two Huntsville businesses. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced the case October 13, following a positive laboratory test. Officials identified possible exposure at Subway, 7900...

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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Jacobs proclaims Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Cullman

CULLMAN, Ala.– Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation recognizing November 2026 as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the city of Cullman during a ceremony held Monday, Oct. 26, in the mayor’s office. Representing Hospice of North Alabama at the presentation were Shellee Blaxton, Anna Dove, Julie Doss and Cecily Miner. The proclamation recognizes the important role hospice and palliative care professionals play in providing comfort, dignity and support to patients and families facing serious illness. This year’s national theme, “Care You Can Trust,” emphasizes compassionate, quality care and helping families make informed decisions about their loved ones’ needs. “We’re fortunate to have several hospice organizations serving Cullman and the surrounding area,” said Jacobs. “These folks do important work, helping people and their families through some of life’s hardest times. We appreciate every one of them and the care they provide to our community.” Cullman is served by several hospice care organizations, including Hospice of North Alabama, Cullman Regional Hospice, Aveanna Hospice of Cullman, Enhabit Hospice, Gentiva Hospice and Affinity Hospice. These organizations provide care and support to patients and families, helping manage pain and symptoms while addressing emotional, spiritual and practical needs. Shellee Blaxton of Hospice of North Alabama,

Cullman, AL · 8d

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Groundbreaking Held for $30M Freestanding Emergency Department in North Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL · 12d

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Huntsville Hospital seeks North Alabama input on future healthcare needs

Huntsville Hospital Health System is asking North Alabama residents to help shape the future of healthcare in their communities through a survey open now through Nov. 13. The Community Health […] The post Huntsville Hospital seeks North Alabama input on future healthcare needs appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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Huntsville Hospital system receives federal rural health funding

The Huntsville Hospital health system has new federal funding for rural health care, including nearly $900,000 that will go to Athens-Limestone Hospital to connect its electronic medical records to the rest of the system.

Huntsville, AL · 9d

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AL Hospital EMS Asks City to Ease Response Time Requirements

Oct. 22—Decatur Morgan Hospital officials asked Tuesday for changes to Decatur’s ambulance ordinance that would give the hospital more flexibility in meeting response-time requirements, staffing ambulances and managing its fleet. Bret McGill, regional chief operating officer for Huntsville Hospital’s emergency medical services, presented the proposals at the monthly...

Decatur, AL · 15d

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Ground broken on freestanding emergency department in north Huntsville

Huntsville Hospital Health System is investing $30 million in a new freestanding emergency department along Memorial Parkway.

Huntsville, AL · 16d

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