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The American Red Cross is calling on blood donors to help rebuild the blood supply this February after severe winter weather, wildfires and seasonal illnesses caused a significant shortage in …
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2/12/25
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Cancer doesn't just impact individuals — it shatters families, disrupts lives and creates challenges that can feel insurmountable.
But the Baldwin County community is coming together to …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/11/25 |
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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating a foodborne outbreak that was reported in late January in southwest Alabama and suspected to be associated with oysters from Louisiana …
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2/11/25
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Every February, Children's of Alabama shines a spotlight on pediatric heart care as part of American Heart Month, recognizing the patients and families who receive treatment at its nationally ranked …
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2/6/25
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Baldwin County High School students claimed top honors at the sixth annual HOSA Sports Medicine Competition, held Jan. 31 at Foley High School.
About 50 students from Foley, Spanish Fort and …
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2/6/25
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You've probably heard about it off and on for a while now.
But now, cases of bird flu are spreading among animals, leading to concerns about its potential impact on humans.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/6/25 |
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PAM Health and Baptist Health Care have announced a joint venture to establish a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Pensacola, expanding access to inpatient therapy services for residents of northwest …
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2/6/25
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FAIRHOPE —Thomas Hospital in Fairhope is getting bigger and held a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of its facilities last week.
The expansion will be a new patient tower that will …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/4/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The hustle and bustle of the workday doesn't stop at quitting time. For many people, this is the time to begin transporting children to extracurriculars, helping with …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 1/31/25 |
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Mental Health America (MHA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health certification, a national program recognizing employers committed to fostering mentally …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/25 |
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A coalition of 30 healthcare organizations across Alabama is calling for an end to insurance practices they say delay critical medical care and jeopardize patient health.
The "Fix Prior …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/30/25 |
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Mental Health America (MHA) is calling on young leaders passionate about mental health policy and peer support to apply for its Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA).
This program, which runs from …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/29/25 |
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Have you ever had a bad mood you just couldn't shake?
Everyone feels grouchy or irritable some days. But a bad mood or major mood swings that go on too long may signal a bigger problem. The good …
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BY NIH NEWS IN HEALTH
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1/29/25
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A weekend of fine wine, gourmet food and world-class yacht racing is on the horizon as the Sacred Heart Foundation announces the inaugural Wine on the Water festival, set for March 20-22.
The …
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1/28/25
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Green Health Laboratories has announced plans to open a cutting-edge testing facility in Foley, bringing 50 high-paying jobs and a $3.4 million investment to the city.
The project marks a step …
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1/27/25
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Residents of Spanish Fort have a new destination for fitness, family activities and community engagement as the YMCA of South Alabama opens its latest branch in the Blakeley Square shopping center.
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1/27/25
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Baldwin Bone & Joint is inviting the community to a free Lunch & Learn event at the Spanish Fort Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon.
The session, titled "Empowering …
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1/27/25
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January offers a fresh start for many, but it's also National Mental Wellness Month — a time to prioritize mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness.
As part of this …
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1/27/25
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Alabama physicians are praising the Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to ban Red Dye 3, a synthetic food coloring linked to cancer in animals and neurological issues in children.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/25 |
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The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires.
Donors of all blood types — …
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1/27/25
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