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Athens-Limestone Hospital EMS dispatch relocated to Athens-Limestone 911 Center

ATHENS – In a major step to enhance public safety in Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Hospital has relocated its EMS dispatch operations to the Athens-Limestone...

Shoals Mom Prom aims to raise $75K for Safer Birth in Bama

FLORENCE — Shoals Mom Prom, the largest annual fundraiser benefiting Safer Birth in Bama, returns next week with its signature blend of glamor, heart,...

In the pink: Registration opens for the area’s largest, most iconic 5k

HUNTSVILLE — One of Huntsville’s most beloved community events is back — and it’s more than just a race. Registration is now open for the...

Rural Alabama students explore health care careers at UA

TUSCALOOSA – A dozen high school students from north Alabama participated in summer programs at the College of Community Health Sciences to learn about the...

Hartselle Health Park ER awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

HARTSELLE – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, the hospital announced. Demonstrating compliance with...

Hospice care is a calling, says director who helps families through life’s hardest moments

HUNTSVILLE -- For Carisa Proctor, hospice care isn’t just a job. It’s a calling and one she believes most people misunderstand. As director of Hospice...

Athens-Limestone Hospital launches ‘Healthy Conversations’ podcast

ATHENS — Designed to be informative and approachable, the "Healthy Conversations" podcast has been launched by Athens-Limestone Hospital. The new video podcast and talk show...

Maury Regional Medical Center commits $145K to UAH College of Nursing to name training lab

HUNTSVILLE – Nurses really matter at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tenn., and the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This shared...

Huntsville Hospital: Leapfrog survey not ‘accurate measure of patient safety’

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville Hospital officials responded to a survey critical of its patient safety practices, calling it an "affront" to dedicated care givers and...

Cullman archery tournament raises almost $5,000 for local breast cancer research

CULLMAN -- Once again, the Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D archery tournament hit a bullseye in fundraising. The 14th annual event, hosted by the Breast...