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May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it is an important time to gain a better understanding of this medical emergency and how it can be prevented. It is imperative that adults of all ages know …
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Dr. Terry Neill
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola | 5/14/25 |
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Residents in Foley and surrounding Baldwin County communities will have the opportunity to take charge of their health when Life Line Screening brings its mobile preventative health service to town …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/14/25
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MONTGOMERY — On May 6, state Rep. Barbara Drummond’s (D-Mobile) House Bill 8 to regulate the retail sale of nicotine vaping products through the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/12/25 |
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Alabama's rural hospitals are vanishing. This devastating crisis is unfolding in the heart of our state, jeopardizing not only the health of our people but the very foundation of rural communities.
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By Senator April Weaver
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5/9/25
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Alabama has once again been recognized as a national leader in preschool quality, earning perfect marks in a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
According to a new …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/8/25
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A donation from Arthur and Beverly Corte is bringing advanced medical technology to Thomas Hospital, enhancing care for patients who require difficult IV insertions.
After conversations with the …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/8/25
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As part of a nationwide push to combat lung cancer, the American Lung Association is calling on Alabamians to take six key actions during Lung Cancer Action Week, observed May 5-11, to save lives and …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/8/25
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Faculty and staff from across Coastal Alabama Community College's southwest Alabama campuses gathered April 25 in Atmore to launch a college-wide Emergency Response Crisis Team aimed at strengthening …
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5/8/25
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MONTGOMERY – On May 6, Representative Barbara Drummond’s (D-Mobile) House Bill 8, to regulate the retail sale of nicotine vaping products through the state ABC Board, passed both chambers …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/7/25
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As May unfolds, communities, businesses and health organizations across the country are spotlighting mental health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual campaign that traces its …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/7/25
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Coastal Alabama Community College opened its doors to dozens of high school students for its second annual Health Occupations Exploration Day, offering a behind-the-scenes look at careers in health …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/1/25
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U.S. Reps. Shomari C. Figures of Alabama and Brian Jack of Georgia introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would direct millions of dollars in federal aid to struggling rural hospitals in an effort …
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5/1/25
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ROBERTSDALE – The principal of Spanish Fort High School (SFHS) hosted an event at the Baldwin County Central Annex instructing students, parents and concerned citizens of Baldwin County on the …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/25 |
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The Parkinson Association of Alabama will host its annual Moving Forward: South Alabama conference on May 13 at the Daphne Civic Center, bringing together patients, caregivers and experts for a day …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/30/25
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North Baldwin Infirmary Laboratory is preparing to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 21-25 with a week of themed events, community outreach and recognition for the vital work of …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/17/25
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Federal officials are urging pharmacies, patients and health care professionals to inspect their Ozempic carefully after hundreds of counterfeit units were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/25 |
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Clinekt Health has announced a new partnership with Baldwin Bone & Joint, aiming to bring cutting-edge, AI-powered tools to orthopedic care across Baldwin County.
According to a news …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/16/25
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From an early age, we learn that nutritious foods and physical activity can help us stay healthy. Growing evidence now suggests that social connections may also be key to good health. Socially …
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By NIH News in Health
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4/13/25
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Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute has expanded its team with the addition of Samuel Sellers, a board-certified physician assistant who brings specialized experience in cardiothoracic and …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/13/25
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More than 4,500 pairs of gently used shoes are finding new homes thanks to Baldwin Bone & Joint's 21st annual Many More Miles campaign, which wrapped up in March after weeks of community-wide …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/11/25
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