A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield. XO Armor, a company pioneering on-site 3D printing for custom-fitting protective orthotics for dozens of professional and college-level sports teams, has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Montgomery TechLab’s (MTL) Defense […]

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring physicians can speak freely with patients about medical costs and treatment options. SB43, sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) was officially signed into law and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Medical Association of the […]

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced the expansion of its Mental Health Wellness Program to the city of Huntsville and Baldwin County, marking a significant step in improving access to intensive outpatient care across Alabama. The new locations will provide services that are typically difficult to access outside hospital settings, offering treatment options for individuals […]

Combining compassionate care with science, two Huntsville institutions are partnering to revolutionize the treatment of psychological trauma. Under the agreement, a new test developed by iXpressGenes will be used to measure Kids to Love therapy clients ages 18 and older for trauma levels and assess the effectiveness of their treatment. “This partnership with Kids to Love is […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Dozens of Alabama farmers were in the Senate gallery Thursday to witness history as Alfa Health Plans legislation won final passage. “This is a big day for Alabama farm families!” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “With farmers facing the worst economic challenges in 40 years, passage of Alfa Health Plans legislation provides hope […]

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate based on political persuasion. However, access to testing for the disease does discriminate by geography and economy. To that end, two U.S. senators have put their partisanship aside in the name of health. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in reintroducing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The […]

Five Alabama families are suing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), alleging the state agency failed to meet its legal obligation to establish a registry for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. The lawsuit, filed on April 25 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, argues that the Commission was required by the Darren Wesley “Ato” Hall Compassion […]

A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama. The research, a collaborative project with scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University, could lead to preventative therapies or treatments for Parkinson’s in humans. Lukasz Ciesla, Ph.D., associate […]

Inspired by the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, a social media trend is sweeping the internet—this time with a mission to raise awareness for mental health care access. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is embracing the challenge not just for the laughs, but to highlight a serious cause: expanding support and visibility for mental […]

Four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, one of the state’s most recognized parent advocates is calling on lawmakers to intervene as patients remain without access to treatment. Dustin Chandler, who helped champion Carly’s Law in 2014 to allow limited CBD use for seizure patients, said the state’s failure to implement the full medical cannabis […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, health care professionals, and pharmacies after counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1mg products were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain. According to the agency, Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic, alerted the FDA on April 3 that several hundred units of counterfeit products had […]

Samantha Sampson’s deep love for Hashbrown started in the wee hours of the night as she formula-fed the tiny orange kitten. She did her best to keep the baby and his brother, Tater Tot, nurtured. But, despite her efforts, Tater Tot grew stronger while Hashbrown struggled. RELATED: Alabama cat survives 14-month trip to Las Vegas […]

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, supports the Human Performance Flight at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base by delivering targeted physical therapy services to airmen. “With fewer than 300 physical medicine technicians across the Air Force, the Human Performance Flight consists of two elements – physical therapy and optometry,” […]

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple swap for those uninterested in drinking has become a movement all its own. Nonalcoholic drinks can now be found on menus across the state, and […]

Huntsville’s Crestwood Medical Center has become the first hospital in Alabama to implement a new, state-of-the-art surgical robot, the DB-5. This marks a major step forward in the facility’s use of advanced medical technology. The robotic system is designed to assist in a wide range of procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and ear, […]

As part of Autism Awareness Month, the Helena Police Department is taking proactive steps to better serve and support individuals with autism in the community. The department recently announced the implementation of the Blue Envelope Program, a thoughtful initiative aimed at facilitating safe and respectful interactions between first responders and autistic drivers. Autism, or Autism […]

A federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson, came after an abortion fund and healthcare providers filed a lawsuit challenging statements and a brief filed by Marshall in 2023. […]

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of former Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington to its Board of Directors. Washington, known for his extensive leadership experience in both corporate and public sectors, is expected to play a key role in advancing DCH’s mission. Currently, Washington holds the position of Corporate Director of External Affairs […]

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of […]

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

A bill that would require healthcare providers to screen women for postpartum depression has cleared the Alabama House. House Bill 322, introduced by Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), aims to ensure new mothers are assessed for signs of the condition. A similar measure, Senate Bill 191, introduced by Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), has been introduced in […]

In a heartwarming tribute to her late father, Tammy Baer has turned her grief into a mission of compassion and care. As a dedicated nurse at Huntsville Hospital, Baer is creating sensory blankets to bring comfort to Alzheimer’s patients — a deeply personal endeavor inspired by her father, Bobby Calhoun, who passed away from the […]