News ADPH announces an infant mortality rate of 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 Alabama Department of Public Health Nov 13, 2025 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that the 2024 infant mortality rate, at 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births, decreased fro…
Opinion Alabama Health Care and the Big Beautiful Bill By Robert Bentley, MD Oct 3, 2025 The recently passed Big Beautiful Bill has many important provisions that will help states across the country. It represents a step forward in…
News A look into how Alabama leaders want to spend rural health funds By Alex Angle | Alabama Daily News Sep 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — Every Friday for about six weeks, a working group filled with state health leaders and lawmakers, is meeting to determine how to …
News Black Voters Matter 'Sick & Tired' tour stops in Hayneville on Sunday Nathan Prewett Sep 25, 2025 Hayneville will be the last stop for the "Sick & Tired" bus tour by Black Voters Matter (BVM) on Sunday, Sept. 28.
News Ivey appoints group to advise on rural health fund application By Alex Angle | Alabama Daily News Sep 22, 2025 Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a working group that will advise state leaders on Alabama’s application to receive a portion of the $50 billion ru…
News Harris: ‘A lot of uncertainty’ in federal funding for health programs By Mary Sell | Alabama Daily News Aug 28, 2025 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris described to lawmakers on Wednesday the fiscal limbo in which the Alabama Department of Health finds its…
News Trump budget bill will increase Alabama SNAP costs, say state officials By Anna Barret | Alabama Reflector Updated Aug 27, 2025 The chair of the Senate’s General Fund committee said Tuesday “the numbers are not adding up” on budget requests from state agencies for fisca…
News Alabama state officials consider ways to use new rural health fund By Alander Rocha | Alabama Reflector Aug 19, 2025 A new $50 billion rural health fund, part of the federal budget reconciliation law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), could help…
National News Democratic leaders want 'Big Four' meeting to hash out funding disputes By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square Aug 4, 2025 (The Center Square) – After weeks of stalling, Democratic leaders are finally expressing willingness to engage with Republicans in the governm…
News Anemic insurance payments, weak internet leads to poor health results in Black Belt Brad Fisher Updated Jul 16, 2025 Running a hospital is tough anywhere, but just like everything else, it’s harder in the Black Belt.
