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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 · 19h
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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.

Decatur, AL · 2d
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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 · 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 · 2d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 14d

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Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons celebrates 30 years in the River Region by breaking ground on their new Montgomery clinic

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons is launching a new chapter of care for the River Region with the groundbreaking of its newest surgery center and medical office at Halcyon Pointe in East Montgomery. The new clinic is all about care in one location by featuring a state-of-the-art...

Montgomery, AL · 14d

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Southern Orthopedic breaks ground on new center

Leaders say the goal of this facility is to give patients more specialized orthopedic care without having to leave the city.

Montgomery, AL · 14d

Troy Messenger

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Eye Center South celebrates with ribbon cutting

Eye Center South in Troy celebrated its expansion of service with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. To celebrate an expansion of services in Troy, Eye Center South held a ribbon cutting ceremony, which was sponsored by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Bethany Wilson Grimes said she was excited about the new location.

Troy, AL · 14d

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Alabama’s first ‘Mom and Baby Mobile Health Center’ coming to Lowndes County

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The “Mom and Baby Mobile Health Center” will start serving Lowndes County in November. It’s a partnership between March of Dimes, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and Healthcare Services, Inc. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the new...

Lowndes County, AL · 13d