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Ala. schools getting nasal H1N1 vaccine

Renee Dials — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:10:15 GMT

Alabama Health officials say there has been no let up of the swine flu in the state, and schools are the hardest hit. On Wednesday, state officials made it clear that schools will be receiving only the nasal mist vaccine.

Mammograms still vital in saving lives

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:57 GMT

Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday.

Strong reaction to advice on mammograms

Renee Dials — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:12:09 GMT

Officials and women in Mobile are reacting to the government's controversial new guidelines for mammograms.

H1N1 vaccine clinic scheduled

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:42 GMT

The Mobile County Health Department will offer free vaccinations to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

34th annual Great American Smokeout

Dani Dials — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:11 GMT

The Mobile County Health Department is encouraging all smokers to take part in the American Cancer Society’s 34th annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19, by giving up smoking for 24 hours.

Republicans speak out on health care

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:58:38 GMT

House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.

Fla moves to electronic medical records

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:48:53 GMT

Florida is taking steps to make the medical histories of more than 1 million Medicaid patients available to thousands of doctors, clinics and hospitals around the state.

CDC says more people are lighting up

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:10 GMT

A new survey suggests cigarette smoking has risen slightly for the first time in almost 15 years.

H1N1 clinic to be available in Saraland

Liz Nelson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:38:14 GMT

The Mobile County Health Department will offer vaccines to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups. The clinic will be held at the Saraland Civic Center on Friday, November 13.

Less smoking equals more birthdays

Dani Dials — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:47:33 GMT

As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.

All area shellfish waters closed

Dani Dials — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:39:54 GMT

The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Ala. gov. race splits on health care

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:59:48 GMT

The health care legislation pending in Washington has split the Democratic candidates for governor in Alabama.

Florida health alert after Ida

Dani Dials — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:04:49 GMT

Effective immediately, the Escambia County Health Department is issuing health alerts for all inland swimming and water recreational areas in Escambia County, except those located on the Gulf of Mexico.

Swine flu vaccine clinic

Dani Dials — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:46 GMT

The Washingon County Health Department will be having an H1N1 Vaccination Clinic on Friday beginning at 8am. The clinic will last until 5pm or until the vaccine runs out.

Free swine flu medicine at Miss. agency

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:53:48 GMT

Mississippi's uninsured and underinsured can receive free swine flu medication.

School flu clinics to begin Nov. 30

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:36 GMT

Alabama health officials say they will begin school-based clinics for swine flu vaccinates the week of Nov. 30.

H1N1 vaccine safety

Cherish Lombard — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:32:40 GMT

To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot. If you've ever gotten one, and felt like you had the flu just days later, you may be debating.

Bonner: AMA sold its soul to the devil

Bob Grip — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:16:40 GMT

Alabama Congressman Jo Bonner says the AARP and the AMA endorsements of the Democrat-sponsored health care bill will not change his plan to vote against the measure. Bonner talked with Fox 10 News anchor Bob Grip Friday afternoon about the impending vote.

Unapproved substance in fish imports?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:35 GMT

Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks says some fish being imported into Alabama have tested positive for a substance not approved for fish.

Schools still waiting for H1N1 vaccine

Renee Dials — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:22:53 GMT

Mobile County has received some doses of the swine flu vaccine, but none of the vaccine has made it's way to local schools.

Dr. Benjamin is now the "Top Doc"

April Douglas — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:05:19 GMT

It's official. Bayou La Batre physician Dr. Regina Benjamin is our nation's "Top Doc."

Health Dept. gives more H1N1 shots

Hubert Tate — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:03:58 GMT

Mobile County held it's second swine flu clinic Friday. The health department said it had to open early because traffic was beginning to back up.

H1N1 vaccine to be available in Miss.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:35:23 GMT

State health officials say swine flu vaccine will be available next week at all county health clinics and in some schools.

Regina Benjamin new surgeon general

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:17:26 GMT

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin to be the U.S. surgeon general, elevating a well-known Alabama family physician to be the nation's top doctor.

Health Department offers H1N1 shots

Liz Nelson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:17:15 GMT

The Mobile County Health Department will offer free shots to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups during a drive-through/walk-up clinic.

Beloved principal passes away

Chasity Byrd — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:30:08 GMT

A woman described as the heart of her school has passed away. The principal succumbed after spending three weeks in the hospital. Now, a community is remembering a motivated educator.

Packed house for H1N1 vaccine

Hubert Tate — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:24:01 GMT

The parking lot of PZK Center in Robertsdale was packed Wednesday morning as many people lined up to get thier dose of the H1N1 vaccine.

FDA to ban raw oysters from Gulf

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:23:55 GMT

Federal officials plan to ban sales of raw oysters harvested from the Gulf of Mexico unless the shellfish are treated to destroy potentially deadly bacteria.

Swine Flu clinics underway

April Douglas — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:44 GMT

Hundreds of people turned out at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile Wednesday morning, to get the H1N1 vaccine. The shots are being offered to people who are at-risk first, because there is a limited supply of the vaccine in Alabama.

Baldwin County gives H1N1 vaccine

Hubert Tate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:17:46 GMT

After months of being unavailable, a small amount of the H1N1 vaccine is finally available. Health officials warn, however, that only those at high risk will be receiving them.