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06/07/2026 · Coosa & Tallapoosa Region

CDC Issues National Guidelines for Maternal and Infant Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released national recommendations aimed at improving the health of women before pregnancy. The guidelines outline actionable steps for better maternal and infant outcomes. The CDC collaborated with over 35 public and private organizations to develop the recommendations.

05/19/2026

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RSV Cases Triple in Alabama ERs, Sparking Parental Alerts

Alabama doctors are sounding the alarm as RSV positivity rates in emergency rooms have tripled to 14.8% in recent weeks, hitting young children hardest. With vaccines in short supply, health experts urge basic precautions to shield kids under five from severe respiratory illness. Parents in Mobile and beyond face a familiar winter foe making an early surge.

05/04/2026

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Alabama Taps $203M Federal Funds for Rural Mental Health Boost

Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama secured over $203 million in federal funding to transform rural healthcare, including major expansions in mental health services. The Rural Health Transformation Program targets shortages in the state's 58 rural counties, where 1.6 million residents face high hospital closure risks. New clinics and school-based telehealth aim to deliver care where it's needed most.

05/03/2026

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Alabama braces for dengue as CDC sounds alarm on record global cases

Health officials across Alabama are urging residents to take precautions against dengue fever as the mosquito-borne virus reaches record infection levels globally in 2024. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued alerts to physicians and public health authorities nationwide, warning of increased risk in southern states including Alabama where competent mosquito vectors exist.

05/02/2026

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Alabama Pollen Surge Sparks Respiratory Crisis Statewide

Spring pollen levels in Alabama have shattered records, driving a sharp rise in asthma attacks and allergy flare-ups across the state. Health officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health urge residents to brace for worsening symptoms as oak, pine and cedar trees unleash their peak assault. From Birmingham clinics to rural North Alabama trails, sneezes and wheezes are the new normal.

05/01/2026

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CDC Links Zika Virus to Microcephaly, Other Birth Defects

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and other serious fetal brain abnormalities. The conclusion follows an extensive evaluation of available scientific data.

05/01/2026

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