Health & Wellness
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Lee County
CDC Report Details Impact of Multi-State Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
A new CDC report reveals that multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks, though rare, contribute disproportionately to deaths. The report highlights the need for continued vigilance in food safety.
CDC Report Highlights Need for Increased Awareness of HIV Prevention Pill
A daily pill known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can effectively prevent HIV infection. A new CDC report indicates that awareness and usage of PrEP remain lower than needed among individuals at substantial risk.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Drug Overdose Deaths Reached Record High in 2014, CDC Report Shows
Nearly half a million Americans died from drug overdoses between 2000 and 2014, according to a CDC report. Opioid-related deaths saw a sharp increase in 2014, rising 14 percent from the previous year.
Sunday, May 3, 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.
Sunday, May 3, 2026