DCH Urges Public Against Non-Emergent ER Visits

DCH is asking the public to not come to its emergency room for COVID-19 testing or care unless the situation is indeed an emergency.

Hospital Capacity In Tuscaloosa Area: Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Tuscaloosa County and across AL.

University Of Alabama Updates Mask Policy For Campus Buildings

Here's the latest after the University of Alabama announced updates to its public health guidelines ahead of the spring semester.

Tuscaloosa Sees Sharp Uptick In COVID-19 Hospitalizations

DCH Health System reported a sharp rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations on Monday, as fears of the Omicron variant persist.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Tuscaloosa Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Tuscaloosa County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Tuscaloosa Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Tuscaloosa County and across AL.

Tuscaloosa COVID-19 Inpatients At Highest Point Since Nov.4

DCH Health System on Monday reported 21 total COVID-19 hospitalizations, which is the most for the system since Nov. 4.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Tuscaloosa Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Tuscaloosa County and across AL.

Coronavirus Cases Up 32 Percent Recently In Tuscaloosa County: CDC

Tuscaloosa County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Tuscaloosa County: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Tuscaloosa County.

Tuscaloosa, Northport Hospitals Receive 'D' Safety Grades

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

Tuscaloosa County Ranks Poorly In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Tuscaloosa County have a very high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

DCH Virus Total Falls To Double-Digits For 1st Time Since August

DCH on Tuesday reported that its inpatient total of COVID-19 positive patients has fallen below 100 for the first times since Aug. 9

Tuscaloosa Father, 25, Dies After Monthlong COVID-19 Battle

Many Patch readers will remember the story of Austin Benton, a 25-year-old Tuscaloosa father who had been hospitalized since Aug. 30.

COVID-19 Deaths Rise As Hospitalizations Fall In Tuscaloosa

DCH says nearly two-dozen people have died over the last two weeks in its hospit, as the hospitals number of new patients has trended down.

DCH Expands Access To Monoclonal Antibody Therapy In Northport

DCH Health System announced a collaboration with state and federal authorities to expand access to the treatment at its Northport location.

GoFundMe For Jalapeño's Server, Single Mom Who Died Of COVID-19

The co-owner of Jalapeño's has launched an online fundraising campaign to cover expenses for the family of an employee who died of COVID-19

Northport Mother, 41, Dies After Documenting COVID-19 Experience

Here's the heartbreaking story of a Northport mother and wife who died in late August after a nearly monthlong battle with COVID-19.

GoFundMe For 25-Year-Old Tuscaloosa Man In ICU With COVID-19

An online fundraising drive has been created for a Tuscaloosa man who is currently fighting for his life in ICU with COVID-19.

ALEA Trooper, Northport Resident Dies After COVID-19 Battle

ALEA Senior Trooper Jason Vice died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19. The husband and father was 41 years old.

DCH 'Worried' Over Progression Of Surge Ahead Of Fall, Football

Here's the latest on an active surge in new COVID-19 hospitalizations at DCH Health System that has officials worried heading into the fall.

UA: Over 60% Of Students Have Received At Least One Vaccine Dose

Here's a look at the latest online COVID-19 dashboard update from the University of Alabama System

DCH Declines Comment On Overdoses, But Warns Against Ivermectin

DCH Health System is cautioning the public against the latest "fad treatment" for the coronavirus after it has gained popularity.

Mother Of Late Bama Superfan Tweets Plea To Unvaccinated

Pamela Ratliff took to Twitter Sunday to share her story and urge those who are not vaccinated to reconsider what could be at risk.

DCH Logs 163 Coronavirus Inpatients To End Turbulent Week

The number of coronavirus hospitalizations continues to trend up to high not seen since a spike around the Christmas holidays.

Holy Cow: Tuscaloosa Businesses Report Run On Livestock Dewormer

Patch spoke with representatives from Tuscaloosa-area stores to learn more about the current fad cure to combat the coronavirus.

Tuscaloosa Hospital System Hits Pandemic High For Ventilator Use

DCH Health System on Thursday reported numbers showing more patients are being treated on ventilators than at any other time.

DCH Health System: 91% Of COVID-19 ICU Patients Unvaccinated

For the first time since the vaccine became available, DCH provided data relating to the number of ICU patients who have been vaccinated.

University Medical Center Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Saturday

Those in the public ages 12 and up can receive the coronavirus vaccine at University Medical Center over the weekend.

DCH: COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Picks Up Amid Surge, Staff Shortages

The Tuscaloosa health care provider says it is seeing an increased demand in vaccines as new hospitalizations inundate the system.

Tuscaloosa Records Most COVID-19 Hospitalizations Since January

DCH Health System reported 149 total coronavirus hospitalizations on Monday, which is the most for the system since Jan. 26.

Stillman College Providing COVID-19 Vaccine To Public Next Week

The school will host the state health department, who will administer the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday and Wednesday next week,

DCH To Begin Offering 3rd COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Friday

DCH Health System on Wednesday provided numbers and gave its recommendations for a third COVID-19 booster shot.

DCH Reports 138 Inpatients As Statewide ICU Space Maxed Out

Here's the latest as a new week begins in Tuscaloosa amid a worrisome fourth wave of the coronavirus that has hospital beds filling up fast.

No Children Hospitalized At DCH Despite Statewide Worries

While inpatient numbers continue to rise, DCH has not treated a child patient for the coronavirus in the last 30 days.

DCH Faces Surge As State Health Officer Says Worst Still Ahead

Alabama public health officials are warning that COVID-19 hospitalizations could top highs seen in January within the next few days.

DCH: Changes To Visitation Policy As System Logs 126 Inpatients

DCH Health System on Wednesday announced a total of 126 coronavirus inpatients Wednesday, prompting a change in visitation policy.

Citywide Mask Order Unlikely As DCH Logs 115 COVID-19 Inpatients

Here's the latest on hospitalization numbers, comments from officials and more as a fourth wave of the coronavirus sweeps the nation.

Tuscaloosa Hospital Tops Triple-Digit COVID-19 Patients

DCH Health System reported 105 total coronavirus inpatients on Monday, marking another high during the current wave of cases.

DCH Adds 27 Inpatients Friday, Marking New High For Current Wave

Here's the latest as new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to trend in a worrisome direction in Tuscaloosa.