Alabama braces for heat: Tips to stay cool this weekend

The Alabama Department of Public Health warns of rising risks for heat-related illnesses amid escalating temperatures. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With temperatures rising and humidity increasing, the risk of heat-related illnesses is growing across the...

Men’s Health Month spotlights the importance of awareness and education

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - June is Men’s health month. While there is a strong focus on men’s physical health, men’s mental health often goes unaddressed despite being equally important. Every week, Mental Health America in Montgomery holds its day...

Alabama Rural Roadmap: Gudger outlines vision for rural development

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – During last week’s meeting of the Alabama Growth Alliance, a 15-member public/private partnership created by the Alabama Legislature and tasked with promoting and creating economic expansion, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan...

Children’s of Alabama Celebrates 114th Birthday

BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 17, 2025) — The state’s only freestanding pediatric hospital is celebrating another year of providing hope, healing, and miracles for thousands of families across the Southeast. Children’s of Alabama turns 114 years old on...

18-Year-Old Brandon Moss Makes History as Youngest Mayoral Candidate in Fairfield, Alabama

Just two weeks after walking across the graduation stage in cap and gown, 18-year-old Brandon Moss stood before his community again, this time, with a vision and a campaign. The Fairfield, Alabama native announced his historic run for mayor on...

University of Alabama names Peter Mohler as 30th president

The University of Alabama named Peter J. Mohler as its next president during a special-called meeting on Monday. He will start the position on July 21. Mohler is currently executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge at Ohio...

Alabama MBB Updates Roster, Includes Northern Oklahoma Transfer

On Tuesday, Alabama men's basketball updated its online roster to reflect the new transfers and the addition of Chris Fleming to replace Ryan Pannone on the coaching staff. Alabama's additions via the transfer portal and the high school recruiting...

Alabama players among top prospects at MLB Draft Combine

Two players from Alabama considered potential first-round picks in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft are participating in the MLB Draft Combine this week. MLB.com’s draft-prospect rankings have Hewitt-Trussville High School shortstop Steele...

Suzan DelBene discusses political violence and health awareness initiatives

U.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Suzan DelBene, a U.S....

Suzan DelBene criticizes Republican policies impacting Medicaid

U.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Suzan DelBene, a member of the...

Alabama to receive $75 million from nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

The attorneys general of 55 U.S. states and territories have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, over the company’s role in exacerbating the nationwide opioid epidemic through the marketing and...

Study: Proposed Medicaid cuts could lead to thousands of preventable deaths annually

Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: A budget bill being considered in the...

Army Reserve Medical Command units lead inaugural IRT in MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation

MOUNT VERNON, Ala. - More than 70 "Warrior Medics of the Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey-based 7245th Medical Support and 7358th Veterinary Detachment; as well as the Newark, Delaware-based 7221st MSU and the Louisville, Kentucky-based 7356th VD;...

Wahoos Weekly: Pensacola back home against Montgomery Biscuits this week

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos, currently 32-31, will host the Montgomery Biscuits for a six-game homestand to conclude the first half of the Southern League season. While the Blue Wahoos are eliminated from winning the first-half division title, they...

Falcons cut Alabama star to make room for UFL's leading rusher

The Atlanta Falcons are mixing it up in their running back room with an intriguing addition. On Tuesday, the Falcons announced the signing of Jashaun Corbin, who just led the UFL in rushing. To make room, Atlanta released RB Jase McClellan....

Missouri among nation’s worst in children’s health

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according...

YMCA of Greater Montgomery hosts Hoops and Health event

Children’s of Alabama celebrates 114 years of helping the youngest patients

Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Alabama’s only free-standing pediatric hospital celebrates 114 years of serving families and treating the youngest of patients. The hospital was founded in 1911 and named Holy...

Big changes coming for CDLs in Alabama

post Reading Time: 2 minutes MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Commercial driver license holders and new applicants in Alabama should be alert to new changes coming to the licensing process. According the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the agency is...

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons to build medical complex in Millbrook

Posted: Jun 17, 2025 11:09 AM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News Artist rendering of Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons medical complex at 17 Springs in Millbrook – Photo from Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons says it will build a...