Health & Wellness
05/29/2026 · Daleville
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.
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
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
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
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
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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Unknown City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments Next Tuesday
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Unknown will conduct a public hearing on the following matter: Proposed amendments to the Unknown Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.1, regarding commercial property setbacks. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, located at 123 Main Street, Unknown, AL 35XXX. All interested parties are invited to attend and present their views. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the hearing.
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