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Prostate cancer survivors urge men to seek screening, erase stigma surrounding men’s health
Prostate cancer survivors urge men to seek screening, erase stigma surrounding men’s health By UAB News Darrell Robinson serves his neighbors in Grenada County, Mississippi, on … more
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Breast milk of mothers who received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that fight illness
The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the … more
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SA Health opens Saturday clinic for injured athletes
To get injured players back in the game quickly and safely, USA Health’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery opened a Saturday walk-in clinic at the Strada Patient Care Center in Mobile. The … more
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ADPH warns about the dangers of ivermectin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. The Alabama Department … more
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Testing 1,2,3 cancels fall events
Testing 1,2,3, the provider of free memory screenings and balance testing for South Baldwin County, has made the decision to cancel its planned fall events. We had hoped to hold our usual number … more
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September marks Suicide Awareness Week
The City of Daphne will host the 11th Annual South Alabama Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in front of Daphne City Hall on Main Street. The net proceeds … more
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Shine a Light Alabama offers model for communities to acknowledge grief and honor lives lost during pandemic
On Saturday, a group of volunteers supported Shine a Light Alabama, a community-based effort of remembrance and healing the losses from the pandemic by preparing hundreds of canvas and paper bags … more
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Megan Hays, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Five common thinking traps and how to avoid them
Have you ever fallen into a thinking trap? “I already messed up my plan by eating a piece of cake, so I might as well start my diet over again on Monday!” “I have a really bad … more
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Community Hospice Foundation to host annual fundraising event-Harvest for Hope
The Community Hospice Foundation of Baldwin County (CHFBC) will host its annual fundraising event on Friday, Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Proceeds from donations and our annual fundraiser, Harvest … more
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North Baldwin Infirmary takes the cake!
Locals loved on the employees at North Baldwin Infirmary in the sweetest way with a delivery of cakes, cookies and other treats. Organizers said it was way to share how much the community appreciates … more
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Trattoria Pizza feeds first responders
After watching Infirmary Health's press conference earlier this week, Greg Peterson and the Trattoria Pizza & Italian team started a GoFundMe in order to raise funds to provide lunches for local … more
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COVID-19 surges in Alabama children, vaccination and other measures needed to prevent further spread
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared to the same time in 2020. Coupled with this increase in … more
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Possible scam calls regarding Medicare are not from health department
The Alabama Department of Public Health has received reports that residents are receiving unsolicited telephone calls, some asking unsolicited questions about their Medicare coverage. One of the … more
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I have had COVID. Why should I get vaccinated?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been more than 36 million cases of COVID-19 reported in the United States.  Those … more
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Hand surgeon joins Baldwin Bone & Joint
Baldwin Bone & Joint is proud to announce the addition of Allison Hunter, M.D., who will join the practice this August. A fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, Hunter … more
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Back to school: a complete health checklist for parents
As the summer comes to an end, parents of school-aged children may find themselves questioning what they need to do before the first bell of the 2021 school year rings. Experts from the University of … more
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New study uses electrical stimulation to treat depression
A new study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham is using a device originally developed to treat seizure disorder to treat patients with treatment-resistant depression. Vagus nerve … more
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Community Hospice Foundation to host annual fundraising event-Harvest For Hope
Foley – The Community Hospice Foundation of Baldwin County (CHFBC) will host its annual fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 1 from 6 pm -11 pm. Proceeds from Harvest For Hope will go to the CHFBC, a … more
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Alabama hospitals urge patients only go to emergency rooms for true emergencies and not for COVID-19 testing
As cases of COVID-19 in Alabama increase rapidly, subsequent hospitalizations due to the virus have risen at a rate not previously seen. Alabama hospitals have been admitting significantly more … more
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Joint statement from several of Alabama’s statewide healthcare organizations urges people to get COVID-19 vaccination
We know you are all tired of COVID, and so are we. No one wants this pandemic to end more than the organizations listed below. If you are vaccinated, you probably feel like you have done your part … more
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