Alabama To Begin 'Safer Apart' Order Friday

Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday the state's "Safer Apart" order will replace the "Safer at Home" order Friday.

Birmingham City Council Extends Citywide Mask Order

Although Gov. Kay Ivey's statewide mask order expires Friday, the City of Birmingham will mandate face coverings into May.

New Jefferson County Coronavirus Cases Down To 60 Per Day

Over the last week, Jefferson County is averaging just 60 new COVID-19 cases per day as vaccines become more available.

Storytellers To Address Health Disparities In April 12 UAB Virtual Event

A physician and a professor will share their unique approaches to this issue.

UAB Health Experts Offers Tips For Keeping Safe From COVID-19 During Spring Holiday Celebrations

Suggestions include supporting a local restaurant by ordering meals to be delivered or picked up before a scheduled Zoom chat.

Dr. Will Ferniany To Retire After End Of 2021 After 13 Years At The Helm Of The UAB Health System

Dr. Selwyn Vickers, senior vice president and dean of the UAB School of Medicine, will succeed him.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Where And How To Get It In Birmingham

New vaccine sites are opening up around the state. See where you can get it and who is eligible.

Birmingham Public Library Offering Wellness Wednesday Workout Sessions

The virtual workouts are being led by instructor Regina Dickens. 

New COVID-19 Vaccination Site Set At Birmingham Airport

The vaccination site at the airport will allow for administering up to 4,500 COVID-19 vaccinations each week over the next 60 days.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Alabama Winn-Dixie Stores

Select Winn-Dixie supermarket locations in Alabama are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents.

'COVID-19 Vaccine Selfies' Might Be A Bad Idea: Report

Posting photos on social media of your vaccination card could be revealing more information than you would like.

UAB Cancer Center To Boost Genetic Testing, Improve Precision Care

The center is partnering with My Gene Counsel, a digital health company.

Coronavirus Cases Down In Birmingham Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how Alabama is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

UAB House Calls Program Brings COVID-19 Vaccine To Homebound Patients

The team has vaccinated 30 patients and eligible caregivers so far and plans to administer up to 130 doses by mid-April.

UAB Vaccine Sites Closing Thursday Due To Weather Threat

A severe weather threat has forced UAB to close its COVID-19 vaccination sites in Jefferson County.

Miles College Offering COVID-19 Vaccines Thursday

COVID-19 vaccines will be available for eligible recipients Thursday at Miles College beginning at 9 a.m.

Birmingham Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Birmingham area.

Gov. Ivey Urges Use Of Masks After Mandate Expires

The statewide mask order expires April 9, but Gov. Kay Ivey says people should still wear them in public.

23 Percent Of JeffCo Adults At Least Partially Vaccininated

The ADPH says at least 22 percent of adults in Alabama have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Birmingham-Area Hospitals Unite To Celebrate Health Care Workers

Today has been established cooperatively by Central Alabama hospitals as “Birmingham Healthcare Heroes Day.”

COVID-19 ICU Nurse Tells UAB’s Story As No One Else Can

Amanda Chambers became a window to the world in late 2020 when her photos were featured on ABC’s “World News Tonight With David Muir.”

Woman Advocates for Lung Cancer Research After Losing Mother

Birmingham Woman Advocates for Lung Disease Research After Losing Mother to Lung Cancer

Alabama To Expand Access To COVID-19 Vaccine To Next Phase

The COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan will enter Phase 1c soon, which includes people 55 and older and those with health conditions.

Proton Therapy Center At UAB Marks One-Year Anniversary

More than 5,000 treatments have been performed, and some 142 patients have completed therapy.

World Kidney Day Highlights Risks Of Kidney Disease

Of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, a significant number live in Alabama.

10 More CVS Stores In Alabama To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

Beginning March 14, 10 more CVS stores in nine Alabama counties will offer the COVID-19 vaccine.

How Close Are Birmingham Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here are the latest figures on hospital capacity in Jefferson County as the pandemic wanes.

Birmingham Hospital Ranked Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek

The rankings for 2021 include more than 300 hospitals in the United States.

Masks Should Be Worn After Mandate Expires: AL Health Director

Dr. Scott Harris of the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends masks be worn even after the statewide mandate expires in April.

What Ivey's New Safety Order Means For Schools, Businesses

Although the statewide mask order will remain for another month, Gov. Kay Ivey did announce other changes to the state's COVID-19 orders.

Gov. Ivey Extends Mask Order 'One Last Time'

Gov. Kay Ivey says this is the final extension of the mandatory mask order.

O’Neal Cancer Center Receives Grant To Help Patients Overcome Lodging Barriers In Birmingham

People from all over Alabama and beyond come to the cancer center for treatment and need a place to stay overnight.

Alabama Coronavirus Hospitalizations At Lowest Point Since June

Alabama hospitals reported 657 COVID-19 patients Monday, the lowest total since June 28.

Local Pub Loses Alcohol Licence Over COVID-19 Health Violations

A Homewood brewpub has temporarily lost its alcohol license after complaints that it was not adhering to state COVID-19 health regulations.

Double Masking And Glove Wearing: Is It Necessary?

A UAB professor says even if people are wearing two masks, if they are not worn correctly, they are ineffective.

Coronavirus Herd Immunity Could Be Reached By Spring: UAB

UAB researchers say 3.5 million Alabamians will have to have been infected or vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity.

How Close Are Birmingham Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Jefferson County.

UAB Experts Address Fertility Questions And Concerns With The Coronavirus Vaccine

Evidence suggest women who receives the vaccine during pregnancy actually passes on helpful antibodies to their babies.

New Coronavirus Cases In Jefferson County: Numbers Falling

Jefferson County has reported fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in five of the last seven days.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Birmingham Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Birmingham area.