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City of Athens rallies for ‘Pinktober’ in support of breast cancer awareness

ATHENS – The city of Athens is in the pink this month - literally. Athens officials have announced widespread support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...

Athens-Limestone Hospital offers region’s first FDA-approved automated breast ultrasound system

ATHENS — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is being observed, cutting-edge breast screening technology that can detect small cancers is now available in the...

UNA program recognized by Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama’s occupational therapy assistant baccalaureate program has been granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy...

Healthy Moms. Healthy Babies. Healthy Alabama: Lawmakers and physicians celebrate start of maternal health law

BIRMINGHAM -- Bipartisan legislators and Alabama physicians gathered today in Birmingham to celebrate a landmark maternal healthcare law that takes effect Wednesday. The new law, known...

CaringPlace of the Shoals takes care of loved ones, offers respite for families

FLORENCE -- CaringPlace of the Shoals is dedicated to easing the load for families looking after loved ones with long-term memory loss.  The facility is a...

‘Parker’s Law’ takes effect in October, exempting nursing mothers from jury duty

HUNTSVILLE -- State Rep. Susan DuBose and State Sen. April Weaver’s efforts to make life a little easier for nursing mothers will see fruition...

Forbes: Huntsville Hospital Health System one of America’s Best-in-State Employers

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Hospital Health System has been named to Forbes’ 2025 list of  America’s Best-in-State Employers, recognizing the organization’s strong workplace culture and...

Healthy Lions: UNA achieves Gold Well Workplace Award by Wellness Alliance

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has earned the Gold Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Alliance, an honor that recognizes UNA as...

Bradford Health Services recognized among Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers’

MADISON — Bradford at Madison is among three Bradford Health Services facilities that have earned national recognition for excellence in addiction treatment. Bradford at Madison,...

The Caring House marks 30 years of helping children and families heal

HUNTSVILLE -- When Esther Camealy first walked through the doors of Huntsville Hospital's Caring House, she was carrying more than the weight of pregnancy;...