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UAH Nursing researcher publishes COPD review on managing chronic respiratory condition

HUNTSVILLE – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts hundreds of millions worldwide, yet despite this global toll and the availability of well-established diagnostic tools,...

Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation to provide funding for medical centers in rural areas

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation, a private non-profit designed to provide direct funding for rural hospitals across Alabama, was unveiled today by...

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences ceremony breaks ground in more ways than one

DEMOPOLIS – Marking a new era in Alabama healthcare, ground was broken today for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. State and national leaders joined...

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...