Health care — Page 3

MADISON — Offering patients longer visits and whole-person care, Dr. Dennis Sehgal has opened his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Madison. MDVIP, a membership-based healthcare provider, said Sehgal has joined its growing […]

HUNTSVILLE — To honor the vital role local Community Health Centers play, Mayor Tommy Battle has proclaimed this National Health Center Week in Huntsville. “As we recognize National Health Center Week, […]

COVINGTON, Ky. — Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, a Madison urologist, has been elected president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. His election capped the 120,000-member organization’s 43rd annual […]

HUNTSVILLE – “Running for a cause,” the Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation announced a long-term philanthropic partnership – the first official charitable alignment in the marathon’s 49-year history. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Offering sinus procedures without the drawn-out recoveries of traditional sinus surgery, Breathe Better Institute has opened its flagship clinic in Huntsville. The primary clinic dedicated to in-office sinus […]

Paddles up for Scottsboro Dragon Boat Race and Festival

SCOTTSBORO – The scenic shores of Lake Guntersville will come to life with the beat of drums and the splash of paddles as the Scottsboro Dragon Boat Race and Festival […]

HUNTSVILLE — Inspired by the new PBS documentary “Caregiving,” the University of Alabama in Huntsville is hosting a panel discussion next week on caregiving resources in the community. The film, produced […]

HUNTSVILLE – Leading the charge to secure community and philanthropic support for the annual Huntsville Classic, Ginger Harper and Lynn Troy have been named co-chairs for the 2026 event, Huntsville […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what it calls a historic investment in emergency services, Huntsville Hospital Health System is planning to build free-standing emergency departments in North Huntsville and the Hampton Cove […]

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 911 Center. The move represents a […]

FLORENCE — Shoals Mom Prom, the largest annual fundraiser benefiting Safer Birth in Bama, returns next week with its signature blend of glamor, heart, and purpose. Now a proud WC […]

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 22nd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon […]

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 need rural communities have for more […]

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 Joint Commission performance standards, the Gold […]

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 and Palliative Care Services at […]

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 was created to provide healthcare […]

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 priority fostered a relationship that […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Hospital officials responded to a survey critical of its patient safety practices, calling it an “affront” to dedicated care givers and first responders. The survey by Leapfrog […]

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 Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, […]

MADISON — For thousands of children in Madison County, a trip to the doctor, dentist, or eye clinic no longer means missing school or missing care. Through its mobile medical […]

HUNTSVILLE – When whipping up a batch of realistic fake flesh, follow the recipe exactly. Swap steps in mixing the chemicals, and your human imitation looks more like alien goo. […]

MADISON – There are days when you wake up with a pain in the neck. And it’s an actual neck pain – not someone else. Now, folks who wake up […]

GADSDEN – Screams echoed through the grounds surrounding Helderman Hall and Bevill Hall on Gadsden State Community College’s Wallace Drive Campus recently, but they weren’t real. The chaos was part […]

HUNTSVILLE — To meet a growing demand for accessible and structured behavioral health support in the state, Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is expanding its Mental Health Wellness Program to Huntsville and Baldwin […]