Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator
Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke Fritz in San Antonio last week (Photo courtesy of Kristie Williams)
CULLMAN - With the Alliance of American Football (AAF) league...
Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Cullman County? And where?
Updated 2-10-21 2:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, and many readers have asked who is eligible and where vaccines are available in Cullman County. Here is what we know as of Feb. 9, 2021.
WHO is eligible for a vaccine in Alabama?
People...
Registration open for 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run
2016 EvaBank Midnight Run / Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN – Get ready to get your glow on at the 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. The race will start at the Cullman Civic Center and follow a course through the...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue new statewide public health order, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Statewide through April 5:
All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or...
ADPH issues advisory against consuming largemouth bass from most Alabama waters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is advising that no largemouth bass be consumed from most bodies of water in Alabama due to mercury contamination. Specific to Cullman County, it advises against consuming largemouth bass from Lake Catoma, and any...
(Update) Cullman Regional doctors have COVID-19 test option for those denied by ADPH
Updated 3-13-20 9:05 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Testing for COVID-19 is now available from Cullman Regional's reference lab, Mayo Medical Laboratory, for patients who are denied testing from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) whose physicians still want them tested, according to Cullman Regional...
ADPH, ADMH partner to break the cycle of stigma
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have launched a statewide campaign, Stop Judging. Start Healing., aimed at assisting friends, family, physicians, mental health care clinicians, substance abuse prevention and treatment providers and...
Hanceville company Louisiana Pacific to open employee only clinic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second largest employer in Hanceville, materials manufacturer Louisiana Pacific, opened a new employee-only health care clinic on Oct. 26. This facility allows employees exclusive access to healthcare for themselves and their families.
The clinic was made possible through a partnership with...
Walmart announces list of stores where eligible Alabamians can get COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Feb. 12, 2021, according to a media release from the company. Multiple Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Alabama are included in the program.
More...
State releases 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently released the Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories report for...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham. The site will be open at 8:30 each morning and will operate until each day’s worth of test kits has...
Wasps: watch out this summer
AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets, mud daubers and yellow jackets are all wasps, with hornets and yellow jackets being the most common. With every occasional...
ADPH: Vaccine appointments full, waiting list begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Wednesday said there are no more appointments available at county health departments for COVID-19 vaccinations. It said callers will now be placed on a waiting list.
Read the full statement below.
The ADPH is aware...
Order of the state health officer suspending certain public gatherings due to risk of infection by COVID-19
WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama;
WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespread exposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk of substantial harm to a large number of people;
WHEREAS the State Board of...
CRNAs serving Alabamians in the fight against COVID-19
Health care workers and first responders are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a group of Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) on the frontlines that are placing themselves in the most dangerous position of exposure during an...
Dr. Scott Warner: ‘If everyone’s cautious and uses good common sense, we’re going to get through this just fine’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Scott Warner is a little bit of everything when it comes to medicine: pulmonary and sleep specialist for Cullman Internal Medicine and Cullman Regional Medical Center, reserve Cullman Police officer, police tactical team medic and medical director for both Cullman...
‘We need prayers and we need our community to help slow the spread’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its weekly COVID-19 update for the community, Cullman Regional reported Wednesday 83 positive patients, with 21 currently on ventilators. The update said Cullman Regional has reported 107 COVID deaths to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH); 80 of those...
(Updated) For 2nd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
Updated 11-12-20 with a statement on ventilator capacity at Cullman Regional: "We have 16 ventilators and several other machines that could be converted temporarily. Anticipating an increase in need this fall, we ordered additional ventilators this past spring," said Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing...
Governor declares new state of emergency
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday declared a new state of emergency as COVID-related hospitalizations approached the peaks of the first wave of the pandemic. She noted the end of the previous emergency declaration just a few weeks ago, but said that...
COVID-19 testing: Latest from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama reached 81 Friday, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH). The ADPH has not confirmed any cases yet in Cullman County.
Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey told The Tribune that test kit availability at the...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment Name: BRUSHY POND SENIOR CENTER
Address: 2729 Co Rd 143
City: BREMEN
Zip Code: 35033-
Score: 96
Smoke Free: Yes
Inspection date: 7/8/2019
Establishment Name: DEVIL DAWGS...
COVID-19: Cullman Electric Cooperative lobbies closed beginning March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice.
As a health precaution for employees and co-op members, Cullman Electric Cooperative is practicing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines recommended by the...
Respiratory therapists: Unsung heroes of the pandemic
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are getting a lot of headlines, and deservedly so. Hidden away in the medical matrix, though, is a group of professionals whose role places them squarely- and literally-...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry: ‘We are not actively enforcing the mask order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued Wednesday in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Alabama:
"We are not actively enforcing the mask order.
"We are following...
State adds 848 cases, 11 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours; update from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama continues to see an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, adding 848 since this same time Wednesday, along with 11 deaths in the same time period.
Cullman County has added a total of 124 new cases in the last...
ADPH confirms state’s first death from vaping-associated illness
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed the state's first death from a vaping-associated injury. The deceased is an adult male in east Alabama.
The death comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues its investigation of...
Investigations of nine young children with adenovirus are underway
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since November 2021, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers including hospitals who treat children and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been investigating an increase in hepatitis in young children. These...
January is Radon Action Month; ADPH offers free radon test kits
MONTGOMERY - Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and is the leading cause of lung cancer in...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The Tribune Tuesday morning, Barnette wrote, "As a district, we have 56 students that have been isolated either due to a...
Cullman Regional at 175% ICU capacity due to COVID-19; Dec. 29 daily update
Updated 12-31-20 12:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported it is currently treating 75 COVID-19 positive patients, with 20 of those patients now on ventilators. There is also one non-COVID patient on a ventilator. That means the hospital's Critical Care Unit,...
South Cullman Wal-Mart begins administering COVID-19 vaccines
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wal-Mart on Olive Street began administering COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Vaccinations are given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine.
People eligible for a vaccine in the state of Alabama are those recognized in Phases 1a and 1b and...
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent to Cullman Regional Medical Center, earlier this spring.
Enthusiastic about the potential impact of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy among the...
Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is expected to hold a news conference on Friday to provide additional information...
Jacobs: ‘It’s not worth chancing’; Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added a record 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,404 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 701 were confirmed...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized court for people living with serious mental illness. According to a release from WellStone, the court is intended to "hold...
Alabama health officials confirm state’s first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, rare polio-like disease
BIRMINGHAM - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed the state's first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like disease that affects the nervous system.
Health officials say the cause of the disease is unknown at this time. The ADPH said...
ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is asking for input from Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in anonymous...
Surgical Arts surgeons, staff join Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Surgical Arts physicians and staff have joined Cullman Regional Medical Group, the Cullman Regional’s employed physician group. With the addition of Surgical Arts, the group now employs 39 physicians and mid-level providers in anesthesiology, cardiology, family medicine, general surgery, gynecology, interventional...
Dr. Bill Peinhardt talks about the history of medicine in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – The history of medicine in Cullman
County has been rich and interesting to date. Those at the Cullman County
Public Library this Wednesday had the opportunity to learn about that rich
history from retired physician Dr. Bill Peinhardt. The event was part of the...
Prevent T2: Diabetes program coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new program will soon be available in Cullman for those with type 2 diabetes or who are prediabetic. Cullman Primary Care, P.C. (CPC) and the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) have joined forces to bring the National Diabetes Prevention...
Coronavirus confirmed in U.S.; ADPH joins with CDC, others to prevent spread
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the first case of a novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the U.S., the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is in close communication with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC is closely monitoring an evolving outbreak...
Mental health bill sponsored by Gudger, Shedd passes Legislature, goes to Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would allow people who have been temporarily committed for mental health reasons to be kept for further care, even after the expiration of their court-ordered commitments, under certain conditions. The bill was...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine is cancer prevention
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) wants to remind Alabamians that cervical cancer is more than 90% preventable. With improved education, access to gynecologic care, and most importantly – vaccination, cervical cancer can join...
Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife
Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care
CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever certified nurse midwife (CNM). Shaw is now practicing at Cullman...
ADPH: ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest open to 3rd graders statewide
MONTGOMERY - A healthy smile is important to children, both for their overall health and self-esteem. The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is launching its smile photo contest, and it is open to all third-grade students residing in...
Cullman Regional welcomes Neurologist Muhammad Siddiqi, MD to medical group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is excited to welcome Neurologist Muhammad Salman Siddiqi, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Siddiqi completed his internship and residency in Neurology from the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio and his fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering...
Berenice C. Serpas, MD joins Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic
Berenice C. Serpas, MD (Cullman Regional)
CULLMAN - Board-certified family physician Berenice C. Serpas, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic. She is is a graduate of the University of Montemorelos in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, México and completed medical school at the University...
Planet Fitness to require face masks in all locations effective Aug. 1
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/30/planet-fitness-adjusts-mask-policy-to-exclude-members-actively-working-out/
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on Monday announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times while inside all open stores, beginning Aug. 1. Currently, all Planet Fitness employees are required to wear masks.
“As we continue...
FEMA to reimburse families for funerals of loved ones who died from COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday FEMA announced it is setting up a program to help reimburse families funeral costs of loved who died from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during...
Cullman Regional Family Care Clinic hosting walk-in flu shot clinic
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional’s Family Care Clinic is hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic in October and November. According to the hospital, most major insurance providers will cover the cost of the vaccination. The flu shot is available for ages 6 and older with...
Mental health first aid training to be provided at the Cullman County Library in July
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid training course Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There is no cost for the training or materials as it is a grant-based program...
‘I think we are going in the right direction’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order until April 9, with a few changes for hospitals and nursing homes. The updated order information sheet states, “Subject to reasonable restrictions, patients and residents will be allowed...
Suicide Prevention Month: “Suicide is just a number until it’s someone you love’
MONTGOMERY – Every year, mental health organizations and individuals in the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention...
ADPH launches color-coded COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has introduced a new tool that allows policy makers and others viewing it to recognize the COVID-19 risk status in each county and to guide health behavior. The new COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard is...
Raccoon confirmed positive for rabies in Cullman; precautions advised
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed a raccoon to be positive for rabies after it attacked a person on a walking trail near a subdivision on Fox Hollow Road in Cullman. The raccoon attacked a bystander...
COVID-19 clinical drug trial underway in Cullman, seeking patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Clinical Trials (CCT), a medical research group affiliated with Cullman Primary Care, began a trial this week of a drug that may be able to combat the symptoms of COVID-19 and keep patients healthier through the progress of the disease....
Cullman native Maud Parker shares her secrets to a long, healthy life after celebrating her 103rd birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maud Nelyne Manning Medlock Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, September 15. She had many wonderful memories to share with her friends and family Wednesday at her special party. Just as plentiful as the happy birthday wishes she received from...
Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are at record high in Alabama, immediate measures necessary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 are at a record high, and immediate measures should be taken to reduce COVID-19 in the pediatric population. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics...
ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state.
A media release from the ADPH reminds the public that the flu is a very contagious respiratory illness, with symptoms including fever, cough,...
In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness car tag in Alabama
Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father, Jim Crandall, is trying to raise awareness and funds for those battling gynecological (GYN) cancers.
A new Accelerate the Fight Alabama...
Cullman Regional Launches Online Appointment Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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...
Groundbreaking for new Good Hope urgent care held Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning in the City of Good Hope at the site of the soon-to-be Good Hope Medical, which will specialize in occupational health and urgent care. The new healthcare complex has been in the planning...
Cullman Regional announces $30M expansion, including Critical Care Unit, ER
Updated 6-27-19 12:47 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday they have initiated a $30 million expansion to the current facility. The expansion will increase the capacity of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) by...
Farmhouse Midwifery raising standard of care for pregnant women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Reeder is a certified professional midwife and an Alabama licensed midwife. She is one of three licensed midwives in Cullman. Reeder created Farmhouse Midwifery 2020 to revolutionize a new standard of care for women as they go through pregnancy. Reeder...
AL Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings statewide; most local cases continued
3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are scheduled to appear before Judge Turner on Monday, please contact your attorney for information on rescheduling.
The sentencing hearing for...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment Name: ADAPRIS PIZZA
Address: 1587 Co Rd 437
City: CULLMAN
Zip Code: 35055
Score: 97
Smoke Free: Yes
Inspection date: 10/1/2019
Establishment Name: ALAMITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 3265...
Alabama faith leaders call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nearly 300 Alabama faith leaders released a joint letter Thursday calling on Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid coverage immediately for adults with low incomes. The letter – signed by 278 pastors, imams, sisters and other faith leaders – asks for...
(UPDATE) State of Emergency: K-12 public schools to close March 19
Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State of Emergency. She, along with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, announced that all K-12 public schools...
Opioid crisis: national public health leaders offer advice to local communities
BALTIMORE - At “America’s Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact,” a national summit conference at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health on Monday, Oct. 30, public health leaders and political leaders who have been involved in confronting drug abuse through their...
COVID-19: Here’s why that reported Cullman Co. death disappeared
CULLMAN, Ala. - For several days, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on its COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard noted 1 death had been reported in Cullman County. That number changed to 0 Friday with no explanation.
Turns out, the person reported to have...
Wallace State’s Laura Smith highlights the careers of occupational therapy practitioners for Occupational Therapy Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Laura Smith is an occupational therapist who teaches the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Wallace State. For Occupational Therapy Month, she explained the overlooked details of the career and shared the many ways occupational therapy helps clients. When talking about a...
COVID-19 testing no longer mandated for flights to the U.S., but testing and avoiding travel when sick still recommended
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Travelers returning to the United States from foreign countries by air this summer are relieved of one requirement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has rescinded its order requiring a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test before flights to the United...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe that personal responsibility is everyone’s responsibility."- Gov. Kay Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Citing increasing spread of COVID-19, along with record-high hospitalizations...
Cullman Regional offering free heart disease screenings Feb. 7, 14, 28
CULLMAN - In recognition of American Heart Month, Cullman Regional will offer free heart disease screenings to the community on Feb. 7, 14 and 28. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Do you have high cholesterol? Do you have high blood pressure? Does your...
Cullman Regional receives CON approval for $30M expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Wednesday the Alabama State Health Planning & Development Agency has approved the Certificate of Need (CON) for the $30 million expansion project announced by Cullman Regional in June...
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Are Preparing For Inclement Weather
MADISON, Ala. - In the coming days, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will continue to work with local hospitals, providing them with blood products. It’s important to note that blood is a priority during a storm that may result in bodily injuries to individuals. Trauma...
Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician John Morgan, MD to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to welcome board-certified family care physician John Morgan, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Morgan received his medical degree the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his residency at the Family...
‘It is completely up to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around the country, COVID-19 is surging, and Cullman County is no exception. The county has seen 830 cases confirmed in just the last 14 days, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Hospitalizations are soaring, too. Cullman Regional has...
How to safely grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by the supermarket to grab what you need for tonight’s dinner, many are now second-guessing their trips and wondering whether it...
Signature Smiles of Cullman celebrates six years with new facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening their doors in Cullman nearly six years ago, the Signature Smiles of Cullman dentistry office is expanding to a new facility. Located at 1754 Warnke Circle NE (behind the Surgery Center on Hwy 157), owners Lindsey Marshall, DMD, and...
CRMC: COVID on the rise, mostly among the unvaccinated
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama sees a new surge in COVID cases, especially due to the Delta variant, Cullman Regional Medical Center runs close to state averages on its statistics. A major culprit, beyond the virus itself, is a lack of vaccinations; only a...
ADPH warns of flesh-eating bacteria in AL waters
MONTGOMERY - Mobile County health officials have confirmed three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus." WALA-TV reported that Barbara Gibbs with the Mobile County Health Department confirmed the cases.
"Gibbs, who oversees the Infectious Disease and Control Department, said one case was from an...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘Trust your gut’
“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and my daughter, Vivian, in the stroller” (courtesy of Lindsey Marshall)
On March 16, 2015, Dr. Lindsey Marshall and her partner Dr....
Coronavirus: statement from Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday released the following statement regarding the coronavirus COVID-19:
The City of Cullman is concerned about the health and safety of our community and is taking this coronavirus very seriously.
We are working with all available local, state...
CCBOE offers tips on managing emotional health during COVID-19 outbreak
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The coronavirus poses an obvious risk to people’s physical health, but Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) counselors are also concerned about its potential effect on the mental health of area students. As people “hunker down,” curtail outside activities and...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood donors
National blood shortages are impacting blood centers across the country, and locally, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have emergency need for all blood types.
Summer months take a toll on the blood supply, and this year has been especially difficult here in north Alabama and across...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down everything is simply not an option for
local governments, according to Mayor Woody Jacobs. Conditions are different in
every city and every...
Cullman Research Center holds grand opening
“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...
Cullman City Schools update on COVID-19 cases, quarantines
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the latest attendance data, Cullman City Schools currently has a total of 107 reported positive cases of COVID-19 among students as of Tuesday, August 24. The school system has also seen a total of 247 students quarantining and absent...
Summer sun safety tips
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Warm weather naturally allows people to engage in outdoor activities, such as barbecues, sports, hiking or camping; yet warm weather can bring its share of troubles that include hurricanes, insect or animal bites, outdoor injuries or overexposure to the sun....
Drugs in Cullman County: what’s happening and what can be done about it
CULLMAN - As part of an ongoing series on the national drug crisis and how it affects the Cullman area, The Tribune is asking local authorities in the field to answer a few basic questions. From the law enforcement perspective, Cullman Police Chief Kenny...
Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates 87th birthday
AKRON, OH. - “Alcoholics Anonymous saved my life. There’s no question about that. It’s the best thing that ever happened in my life. I was one of those that everybody that knew me thought I’d always be drinking. It was just the way it...
‘We continue to see families struggling and patients fighting for their lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is still seeing record numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with the Christmas holiday almost here and fears that people gathering to celebrate could bring about a spike that might overwhelm the system in January. As of Tuesday morning, the hospital...
UAB among 1st in U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with severely damaged lungs.
Currently, there are no approved treatment options available...
Surgeon Stephen McBride joins Cullman Regional staff
Dr. Stephen McBride / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Dr. Stephen McBride, MD has joined the Cullman Regional medical staff. McBride, a board-certified general surgeon, is a graduate of Samford University and completed medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
As a general surgeon, McBride...
Cullman County Schools release updated COVID-19 numbers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has more than 10% of its district students out of school due to a confirmed positive test, or due to a student being a close contact.
Student Data through 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 27:
• COVID positive: 198
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Attorney General Steve Marshall warns healthcare providers to cease unlawful use of state immunization registry
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state immunization registry, known as ImmPRINT.
The State of Alabama has long maintained an immunization registry for healthcare providers known as ImmPRINT to avoid unnecessary vaccinations for patients...
Cullman Regional adds new MRI and CT technology
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will be able to offer patients and physicians better imaging technology with the recent addition of a 128-slice GE Revolution EVO CT and a GE Discovery MR750w 3.0T MRI. Not only do these new technologies produce better images, but...
ADPH expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people 55+, those with certain medical conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the population defined...
Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations to date. Three of those patients are reported to be on ventilators.
"We have seen a significant increase...
