The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new natural blue color additive for foods, while pushing manufacturers to speed up the phase-out of a synthetic dye long criticized by …
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7/16/25
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Cardiology Associates and Thomas Hospital have placed Fairhope on the medical research map, enrolling the first patient in the United States for the Global SYMPLICITY Registry (GSR) DEFINE clinical …
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7/16/25
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Last week Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced another victory in the state's ongoing legal battle against the opioid crisis, securing an estimated $11.725 million from a national …
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7/16/25
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The sounds of sizzling grills are synonymous with summer. Summer also holds the 4th of July, the most popular holiday for grilling with more than 60% of Americans …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/16/25 |
A new nonprofit aims to remove one of the biggest hurdles standing between Alabamians and the mental and behavioral health care they need: the cost.
The Renewal Project, officially launched this …
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7/11/25
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After nearly a decade at the helm, Dr. Don Williamson will step down as president and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association next summer, paving the way for Danne Howard to become the first woman to …
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7/11/25
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The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary has awarded a $3,000 health career scholarship to Ayanna Carvin, an OB tech in the Thomas Hospital Birth Center who plans to advance her career as a physician assistant.
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7/10/25
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With hospital shelves running low on the most-needed blood products, the American Red Cross is urging donors across Alabama's Gulf Coast to roll up their sleeves and give blood this month. Type O …
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7/10/25
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Baldwin Bone & Joint's hand therapist earns top credential, expands care for Baldwin County patients
Patients across Baldwin County needing specialized hand and upper extremity care have another reason to feel confident in their recovery, thanks to a significant milestone achieved by one of Baldwin …
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7/4/25
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Residents in Gulf Shores and nearby communities will have a chance to get ahead of serious health conditions when Life Line Screening brings affordable preventive screenings to town next month.
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7/4/25
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While many imagine Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, as a wintertime affliction, experts warn that the summertime sun doesn't always chase depression away — it can trigger it too.
SAD, …
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7/3/25
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G. Owen Bailey, CEO and senior associate vice president for medical affairs of USA Health, has received the Alabama Hospital Association’s highest honor, the Gold Medal of Excellence.
The …
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6/28/25
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Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been awarded Level IV verification for Maternal Levels of Care, making it one of only 10 hospitals in Florida to achieve the designation.
The accreditation, …
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6/28/25
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Baptist Health Care has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025 by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group, a recognition that underscores its focus on workforce …
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6/27/25
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After 15 years of bringing cherished childhood stories to families across the state, Reach Out and Read‑Alabama is marking its 16th annual summer campaign by urging families to unplug and play.
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6/26/25
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OWA Parks & Resort teamed up with Magic Moments to host its annual “Beyond the Moment” celebration on Friday, June 13, marking the seventh year the two have worked together to create …
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6/25/25
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Scorching summer temperatures in Alabama make staying hydrated a tall task that can be even tougher for older adults. Carol Connell, a human nutrition, diet and health …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 6/23/25 |
What do you think of when you hear the word robot? Is it a human-like assistant with a friendly face or a large and menacing foe? Generally, a robot is a machine that that's been built to perform …
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6/22/25
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Every career has its highs and lows, but certain careers come with incredibly high stakes. Farmers roll the dice every year not knowing what the outcome of their crop will …
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Kacey Watson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 6/20/25 |
The American Red Cross is hitting the road with a new blood donation vehicle, made possible by a gift from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
The upgraded bloodmobile, equipped with modern …
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6/18/25
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