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    988: Suicide awareness and support at the holidays

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message of hope if you or someone you love is experiencing feelings of despair or grief or is in a suicidal...

    Focusing on mental health this holiday season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As we enter a time of the year where many struggle with loss, challenges and depression, remembering to take charge of your mental and physical health could help save a life this holiday season.  According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, so...

    Cullman Regional, Cullman Regional Foundation grant $250K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Foundation each approved $125,000 grants to the Good Samaritan Health Clinic for a total contribution of $250,000. The one-time grant is in addition to Cullman Regional’s annual donation of more than $1.2 million in cash and...

    UAB: 5 silent symptoms of ovarian cancer

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a good outcome. However, as one University of Alabama at Birmingham doctor explains, an early diagnosis can be hard to achieve...

    Medical cannabis: AMCC issues stay on licenses

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Friday, June 16, held an emergency meeting and put a hold on the licenses that it issued the previous Monday, June 12. The AMCC said it found “inconsistencies” in how applicants for licenses were...

    April 2023 health department scores

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business. Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in April. Establishment Name: Alabama Mud Coffee - Mobile Address: 10800 US Hwy 278 City:...

    ADMH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Awareness Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness and acceptance surrounding mental health and to reduce stigma. This year Mental Health Month’s theme is “LookAround, Look Within”and...

    March 2023 health department scores

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business. Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in March. Establishment Name: Jack's Family Restaurant -#192 -HP Address: 10955 US Hwy 278...

    R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in 39 counties across Alabama. R.O.S.S., the first completely peer-run program in the state funded by the Alabama Department of Mental...

    It’s time to move, Alabama; National Walking Day is here

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Spring is here and it is time to get outside and get in motion. The first Wednesday of every April is National Walking Day, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is here to help everyone put their shoes on the pavement and get...

    Alabama doctors praise FDA for making Narcan available without prescription

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama physicians are commending the Food and Drug Administration’s decision this week to allow a nasal spray version of Narcan to be available as over-the-counter medication. “Making Narcan available without prescription is an essential step to save lives from fentanyl and other...

    ADMH receives $1M grant to develop criteria for CCBHCs

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grant in the amount of $1 million to develop statewide certification criteria for CCBHCs. A...

    Be aware of spring hazards during National Poison Prevention Week

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -  When poisonings happen, poison centers are here for you. That’s the theme of the 2023 National Poison Prevention Week. National Poison Prevention Week runs from Sunday, March 19,to Saturday, March 25.  It is a week dedicated to raising awareness about poison...

    Op-Ed: It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars

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    I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly. Fentanyl’s original...

    March 20-26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The weeklong observance...

    February 2023 health department scores

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.  Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in February. Establishment Name: Berkeley Bob's Coffee Address: 304 1st Ave SE City: Cullman Zip Code:...

    UAB: Ring in the New Year safely with simple tips for diabetics

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - New Year’s Eve serves as a culmination of three months’ worth of holiday celebrations and gatherings. For many, it is a time full of family, friends, and delicious food and drink. For those affected by diabetes, the season can be a...

    Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and Jessica Martin, CRNP, have joined Dr. Greg Thompson and Dr. Carlos Villar in providing wound care services to patients. Cullman Regional’s...

    New medical office building will add more services to Hartselle Health Park

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. - Construction is set to begin soon on a new medical office building at Hartselle Health Park. The facility will be located on the east side of U.S. Highway 31 across from the Health Park’s Physician Specialty and Primary Care & Pediatrics...

    Parents and guardians reminded that childhood vaccinations are required

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to help protect their kids’ health,...

    Workouts with a purpose

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in Addison, welcomed 19-year-old cancer survivor Levi Bates, and is providing specialized services to meet his unique needs. Diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma...

    Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels at Wallace car show and there was a great turnout with plenty of cars on-hand to help put a great...

    Recognizing the signs of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses 

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As we move into summer, it's only going to get hotter and more humid. If you are working or playing outside, remember to drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade (or indoors) and be on the lookout for signs...

    Drink water to beat the summer heat

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Drinking water may be the best way to beat the hot Alabama temperatures that arrive with summer. With temperatures routinely reaching the high 90s, even the walk from the car to the office is enough to make someone reach for...

    LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Kami May, LifeSouth’s District Community Development Coordinator said this event is not only fun, but it is also important...

    Getting outside to enjoy spring weather

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Spring is here once again. That means getting the family together and spending time outdoors. However, sometimes we need a boost to get off the couch and into the sunshine.  According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children ages 6 through 17 need...

    Cullman Regional Launches Online Appointment Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

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    Cullman, AL – Cullman Regional recently launched an online scheduling tool to allow community members to self-schedule themselves for the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients can access the online form at CullmanVaccine.com. Appointment slots will open up five days prior to any available clinics based on Cullman...

    Cullman Research Center holds grand opening

    (Janet Chandler for The Cullman Tribune)
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    “Today's Research...Tomorrow's Medicine”    On Tuesday Cullman Research Center, located at 909 Graham St. SW Suite C, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony arranged by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.  The event saw a cheerful turnout, despite the gray weather. Lunch was provided...

    Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle HIV stigma, improve the lives of people with HIV and bring us closer to ending the HIV epidemic. Scientific findings...

    Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is coming on board after the recent retirement of Dr. Howard Williamson in June. She will join Dr. John Wideman, Dr. Thomas Richard and Dr. Shane Sheffield. Massengill is originally from Gardendale...

    Cullman Regional update on COVID-19 situation

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare community. “As healthcare professionals, we are used to pulling together as a team in a time of crisis,” Cullman Regional CEO...

    ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division reminds everyone about social distancing, water safety

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    MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water typically increases during spring break season, but ALEA’s...

    Crafty family supplies masks to medical professionals

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Amy Gleaton, a career and technical education teacher at Cullman High School, is proving how crafty she can be in the face of a crisis. When she heard from a friend who is a medical professional about an office shortage of masks, she decided to...

    Area funeral homes adjust to COVID-19 restrictions

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral homes have implemented new protocols and new innovative ideas. They also want the public to know they are prepared to handle the...

    Cullman County Animal Shelter closes down for deep clean amidst COVID-19 concerns

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's four-legged residents. Several areas across the country report that people are abandoning their pets or giving them up to shelters due to fears...

    Changes in hours, services for local restaurants

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local establishments have had to adapt with new hours and changes to how they deliver their services as well. Restaurants are now having to offer...

    Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools begins “grab and go” meal distribution

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West Elementary School. Each student in the drive-through line received two days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches. Cullman High School Principal Kim Townson Hall,...

    Good Samaritan Health Clinic update on services

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Good Samaritan Health Clinic Director Jolanda Hutson released this statement from the clinic’s Medical Director, assuring clients of continuing services with certain changes to keep everyone safe: The Good Samaritan Clinic recognizes the challenges that COVID-19 brings to the healthcare system and we are proud...

    ADPH announces Mental Health Awareness Week

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, participants across...

    Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery Program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. The demand...

    Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety basics alongside your homemade potato salad or pulled pork platter. Alabama Extension regional food safety agent Janice Hall said there are four basic...

    6 months in, Stepping Up Initiative connecting mental health patients with needed resources

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Around six months ago, WellStone Behavioral Health, which serves Cullman and Madison Counties, became one of five agencies in the state of Alabama to receive grants from the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to administer a program known as the...