Medical — Page 6

Curiteva wins FDA clearance to 3D print spinal implants

TANNER – Two years ago, medical device manufacturer Curiteva, designed, programmed and built a first-of-its-kind 3D printer that uses a popular thermoplastic polymer known as PEEK, to make implantable medical […]

HUNTSVILLE — CFD Research is extending its healthcare footprint in Huntsville. In a joint venture with Nashville-based OtherLeft Ventures, a healthcare-oriented software company, CFD has created a spin-off company called […]

DECATUR — The Calhoun Community College Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing graduates once again outpace state and national passage rates. Alabama Board of Nursing NCLEX scores reveal that Calhoun’s […]

Nursing foundation, UAH dean endow scholarship

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Karen Frith, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, knew she wanted to find a way to support nursing students. “Throughout […]

Crestwood appoints Eiland chief nursing officer

HUNTSVILLE – Crestwood Medical Center recently appointed interim Chief Nursing Officer Lance Eiland as its permanent CNO. Eiland received his nursing degree from Bevill State Community College and master’s in […]

HUNTSVILLE — We are just a heartbeat away from National Heart Health Month. Throughout February, Crestwood Medical Center is laying out its 28-day Healthy Heart Challenge. The challenge educates the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler joins Wellstone’s CEO Jeremy Blair as the keynote speaker at the annual Beacon of Hope celebration. The event is May 18 from […]

Wellstone, probate judge offer innovative program

HUNTSVILLE — Once again, Huntsville’s collaborative partnerships and focused teamwork have led to the success of a new initiative, this one related to mental health. The Assisted Outpatient Treatments program […]

Calhoun's dental program seeking accreditation

TANNER — The dental hygiene program at Calhoun Community College is seeking continuing accreditation through the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation. CODA is the agency recognized by the […]

Crestwood to build ER facility in Harvest

HUNTSVILLE – Crestwood Medical Center will soon begin construction on a facility in the Harvest community of Madison County. Hospital officials said the planned 11,047 square-foot Crestwood Medical Center ER–Harvest […]

Botanical Garden hosts State of Healthcare summit

HUNTSVILLE — The 2023 State of Healthcare in North Alabama is coming to Huntsville’s Botanical Garden next month. The event is Feb. 2 from 7:30-11 a.m. Local health care officials […]

'Canines for Coping' expands to Madison Hospital

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Hospital Foundation and the Huntsville Hospital Health System are expanding their “Canines for Coping” facility dog program to Madison Hospital. The donor-funded program operates at Huntsville Hospital […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council has voted down an ordinance that would allow the operation of medical cannabis dispensaries within the city limits.  Council members voted 4-2 against the […]

Madison considers medical marijuana dispensaries

MADISON — Medical marijuana may be coming to Madison. At Monday night’s work session, the Madison City Council heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to allow medical cannabis […]

HUNTSVILLE – Annclaire Shultz, a Huntsville High School honors student, has been nominated to serve as the Alabama delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. The annual conference is […]

HUNTSVILLE – Low-intensity ultrasound therapies may one day rebuild stronger knees following injury or surgery, thanks to research by Dr. Anu Subramanian at the University of Alabama in Huntsville that’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Hospital Foundation is hosting a “Stuff the Stocking” donation box to collect toys, toiletries and other items for patients who are hospitalized at Huntsville Hospital for Women […]

HUNTSVILLE — CFD Research broke fundraising records this year at its annual CFD Research-Liz Hurley Golf Classic, the company announced. Some $35,000 was raised to benefit Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center, […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Schools Foundation is amping up a holiday-giving initiative to support area teachers with a holiday “recharge”. With a vision of being a driving force for excellence in […]

HUNTSVILLE — An Alabama A&M University professor was honored recently for serving on a prestigious committee in United Arab Emirates. Dr. Srinvasa Rao Mentreddy, AAMU professor of biological and environmental […]

HUNTSVILLE – All year long you exercise, eat smart, and struggle to maintain your weight and then the holiday season comes along. It is truly the most wonderful time of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Marilyn Riley has been selected as the 2022 Alumni of Achievement award winner for the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Riley is […]

MONTGOMERY – As applications for licenses are sent out, Alabama Medical Cannabis Association released poll numbers showing four in five Alabama voters strongly support medical cannabis. “These numbers are a […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Nemil Shah and his wife Heather Howard celebrated the opening of their third ApproXie Urgent Care clinic with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Publix […]