January 6, 2020

Flu cases on the rise in Alabama before kids head back to school

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The Alabama Department of Health says that almost 9% of patients going to the doctor have the flu across the state. Here in Northern Alabama cases have gone up 2 percent.

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December 23, 2019

DCH Health System patients file federal suit over ransomware attack

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Four patients of the DCH Health System filed a federal class-action lawsuit Monday alleging that the three west Alabama hospitals violated health information privacy laws ...

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May 1, 2019

Huntsville pursuing mental health clinic pilot program

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The Alabama Department of Mental Health is seeking funding for a pilot program for such a facility, and Blair said he believes Huntsville is uniquely prepared to be the site for it.

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March 19, 2019

Health officials: Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Alabama is growing

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On Tuesday, officials with the Alabama Department of Public Health released a statement saying that the Hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Alabama is continuing to grow, and people should get vaccinated.

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