🌱 UAH Faculty American Academy of Nursing Fellows + USPS Hiring Event

Good morning, friends. It's Wednesday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Wellstone receives a federal grant
• USPS hiring event
• Two UAH CON faculty members have been chosen as American Academy of Nursing fellows

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Wellstone has received a four-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. The funding will allow them to start using the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model, which will make sure there is access to mental health care 24/7/365, as well as coordinating with hospitals, schools and law enforcement and expanding service to provide more care so patients can get everything they need in one place. (WZDX)
2. The United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair today to fill several positions in the area. The event will be at the Huntsville General Mail Facility from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. f0r Rural Carrier Associates, Assistant Rural Carriers, and City Carrier Assistants in several parts of the surrounding area. (WHNT News 19)
3. The Madison Baptist Association had a team of volunteers head out yesterday to go help with clean up efforts after Hurricane Ian. Another team is set to go down next week and help feed those impacted by the storm. (WAFF)
4. A new restaurant opened over the weekend in Huntsville to expand our options of Indian cuisine! The Curry opened in Five Points at the old Mario’s Pizzeria/ Mullins Restaurant location. (AL.com)
5. Two faculty members in the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have been chosen for fellowships with the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Azita Amiri, PhD, and Dr. Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, will both be inducted at a ceremony as part of their Health Policy Conference in Washington D.C. later this month for the 2022 Class of Fellows. (UAH News)

Today in Huntsville:

• USPS Hiring Event (9:00 AM)
• Fall Break Fun at Hays Nature Preserve (10:00 AM)
• Fall Break Wacky Wednesday! - Huntsville Botanical Garden (12:00 PM)
• Paint Pouring: Dirty Cup with the Huntsville Art League (4:00 PM)
• The Way Down Wanderers free concert at the Furniture Factory Bar and Grill for ages 21+ (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congrats to Isom’s Annual Scarecrow Contest winners! (Details)
• Do you qualify for low-cost spay/neuter services in Huntsville? Check out this WHNT article to learn more and help alleviate the number of strays that end up on the streets. (Details)
• Madison Police are looking for information on a woman believed to have taken a wallet accidentally left by someone else at the Walmart on Madison Blvd. (Details)
• Arts Huntsville has announced a brand new Christkindlmarket in Huntsville December 10-11 at the Orion! (Details)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young

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