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    Mosquito spraying begins

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    Mosquitoes transmit many dangerous diseases, including Zika and West Nile. / James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CULLMAN COUNTY - It’s that time of year again: lake days, long summer nights and anywhere from one to 100 mosquito bites depending on one’s luck....

    Governor Ivey issues Executive Order to fight overreaching Covid-19 vaccine mandates

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 724 to fight the overreaching covid-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government. In doing so, Governor Ivey released the following statement: “The federal government’s outrageous overreach has simply given us no other option but...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 13

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,683 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 882 were confirmed in just...

    Cullman Regional reports 2 COVID-19 deaths

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday confirmed two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total for the county to three. "We’ve reported two additional deaths to ADPH. One was reported on June 11 and the other on June 16," said Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing...

    South AL man dies in state’s first human case of EEE since 2014

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed Friday its first case this year of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). A Baldwin County resident, who became ill in September, has died from this mosquito-borne virus. Earlier this year, EEE activity was reported...

    COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 27

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    Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,036 (+807 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,647 (+27 since yesterday)   Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,787 (+53 since yesterday)            Probable...

    Finding a way

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With the annual flood of new members joining to kick off New Year’s resolutions, local gyms and fitness centers are finding ways to keep their members healthy and safe while health experts caution about post-holiday spikes in numbers of COVID-19 infections. The...

    UAB launches second round of urgent, high-impact COVID-19 research

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Urgent high-impact COVID-19 research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is catching its second breath, thanks to the generosity of Alabama business leader donors and the discovery and clinical skills of UAB researchers. Ten new pilot projects — funded by $402,000...

    Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about heart health and chronic wounds. Each year nearly 700,000 Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, which causes about 1 in 4...

    CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH Aug. 4

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    On Aug. 4 Cullman Regional released the below update.  Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.   Cullman Regional Current Situation  21 COVID-19 positive patients and three on a ventilator.  Hospitals across the state are seeing an increase in hospitalizations. Continue to be...

    Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Many people still have questions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 as the vaccine is becoming available to the broader community. Medical professionals at the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham answered some of those questions and concerns in...

    Hanceville High School blood drive surpasses donor goal

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     HANCEVILLE. Ala. - Students at Hanceville High School filled every spot available for their spring blood drive with the American Red Cross. Tuesday’s blood drive was held in the lobby of the school’s gymnasium and students were happy to donate, many for the first...

    ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine update

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama as of Jan. 15. To date, 130,394 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Alabama. A total of 370,575 doses...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 25

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and on Sunday reached 2,032 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 442, were confirmed in just the...

    Alabama sees daily record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19

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    Updated 6-25-20 at 9:12 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday morning reported a record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19 for the previous 24 hours. According to https://bamatracker.com, over the last seven days, Alabama has seen a 17.5% growth rate in...

    Breaking down winter sicknesses

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Sniffles, sneezing and getting sick are never anyone’s idea of a grand time. Unfortunately, entering public spaces and catching viruses, bacteria and germs is something that is just unavoidable. When suspecting an illness in the home, especially with small children, it...

    Vinemont Middle School recognizes heroes on staff

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School made a huge shoutout to Nurse Paige Collett and Nurse Aide Michael Marotz this week on social media. The post offered a huge thank you to Nurse Collett and Mr. Marotz for taking care of the students each...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 29

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 56 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,286 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 788 were confirmed in...

    Ivey extends mask mandate until April 9

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, until Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m. It had been set to expire March 5. She was joined in a press conference by State...

    Cullman Regional Mobile Medical Center to administer vaccines at Cullman County Courthouse through July

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will begin taking its Mobile Medical Center to the Cullman County Courthouse to administer free COVID-19 vaccines to the public. Every Thursday, beginning June 24 through the end of July, the Mobile Medical Center will be set up in...

    More on federal law raising minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21

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    Back on Dec. 21, 2019, The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, reported on the new minimum age for tobacco purchases (see above). Here's more from the Alabama Department of Public Health: MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Dec. 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed legislation to raise...

    COVID-19: Good Samaritan Health Clinic still open

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement: The Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman is closely monitoring updates from local and national public health authorities concerning the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)....

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 7

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,666 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 954 were confirmed in...

    ADPH reports 2,595 cases of COVID-19 in Alabama Thursday-Saturday

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 800 cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, June 11 (848), Friday, June 12 (859) and Saturday, June 13 (888) in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday cautioned the public that the risk of contracting the novel...

    UAB: How to enjoy Thanksgiving, family holidays during a pandemic

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the season together. Traditions often include sharing meals around a table, shopping, watching football games, and traveling to visit loved ones from near and far. As the holiday approaches, families are...

    Cullman Regional welcomes pediatrician Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O.

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday announced the addition of Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O. to its medical staff. Dr. Ketchum is a board-certified pediatrician. She is a graduate of Albion College in Albion, Michigan and completed medical school at Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College...

    ADPH: Cullman Co. Health Dept., others closed Tuesday; vaccine appointments rescheduled

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday evening announced that county health departments in the Northern, West Central and part of the Southwestern Public Health Districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb.16 due to inclement weather conditions that could heavily...

    ADPH: More than 800 COVID-19 cases reported both Thursday, Friday

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday cautioned the public that the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus COVID-19 remains. More than 800 cases were reported both Thursday, June 11 (848) and Friday, June 12 (859). Cullman Regional on Friday reported...

    Cullman City Schools COVID-19 case update

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 70 students absent due to a reported positive case of COVID-19 as of Friday, September 3, according to the latest school attendance data.West Elementary School reported 21 positive student cases, Cullman High...

    Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces 6th annual Caring for Cullman Concert, celebrates new mental health services

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic has announced the 6th annual Caring for Cullman Concert featuring the award-winning Triumphant Quartet and Christian comedian/author Mickey Bell on Monday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, 3691 State Road 157 in Cullman. Good...

    ADPH reports 1,014 news cases of COVID-19 Sunday

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard reported 1,014 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the four-day total of new cases in the state to 3,609. More than 800 cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, June 11...

    Cullman High School to host vaccine clinic Aug. 5

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools and Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will be partnering to host a mobile vaccination clinic at Cullman High School on August 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine will be available to parents,...

    ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians

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      MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As soon as mid-December, health care providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently spoke with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris about the...

    Cullman Regional announces Mark Christensen, M.D. as new EMS medical director

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to announce Mark Christensen, M.D., director of Emergency Medicine at Cullman Regional, as the new Director of Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Christensen will step into his new role on July 12.     Dr. Christensen has been serving as director...

    COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 17

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    Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,785 (+416 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 104,382 (+263 since yesterday)   Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,324 (+63 since yesterday)          Probable deaths...

    COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 23

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    Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 382,906 (+575 since yesterday) Probable cases in AL: 106,067 (+878 since yesterday)   Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,575 (+49 since yesterday)           Probable...

    ADEM, ADPH: Reopening businesses should thoroughly flush water systems to guard against Legionnaires’, other diseases

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a joint statement Thursday urging businesses that are reopening after the easing of coronavirus restrictions to thoroughly flush and inspect their water and air conditioning...

    Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department

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    CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting flu shot clinics statewide. In Cullman, a clinic is being held at the Cullman County Health Department (CCHD). The CCHD...

    Cullman Regional Welcomes General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to Medical Group

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    Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical...

    ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing with the current nationwide infant formula shortages. ADPH WIC is working daily to address this issue in Alabama.ADPH WIC’s infant...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 19

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,263 were confirmed...

    State Legislature funds local pilot program combating veterans’ PTSD

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans in Cullman and other local counties will soon receive the benefits of a promising PTSD treatment, with funding secured by Cullman County’s legislative delegation. The legislature this year included under mental health in the state’s General Fund budget $200,000 to...

    ‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,” said Alabama Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Thursday afternoon. Harris’ comments come after a record-high 2,164 news cases were reported by...

    Mayor proclaims ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ in Cullman

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     CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of May 2021 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman.    Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by Mental Health America to communicate the importance of mental...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 10

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,382 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 998 were confirmed...

    ADMH: May 8-14 is National Prevention Week

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    Montgomery, Ala. – According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 and older used illicit drugs in the last recorded year. In Alabama, for ages 18 and older, an estimated 351,000 people have alcohol...

    Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents

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    Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do. Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. In the past...

    ‘Recovery is for everyone: Every person, every family, every community’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - President Joe Biden and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey have each signed National Recovery Month proclamations, committing to support the more than 20 million Americans and hundreds of thousands of Alabamians undergoing treatment for substance abuse disorders, their families and their health...

    WSCC Health Science students hold in-house COVID-19 vaccine clinic

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    Updated 2-5-21 at 3:31 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  There were smiles all around Friday morning on the campus of Wallace State Community College (WSCC) as health science  students and instructors received their first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. The school hosted an Alabama Department of...

    Cullman Regional starts construction on 30-bed expansion

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Construction has begun on a 4-story vertical tower expansion at Cullman Regional in Cullman, Alabama. The tower expansion is part of a $30 million overall hospital expansion project being built by Birmingham, Alabama based Doster Construction Company that will significantly increase...

    ACES: Keys to boosting your immune system

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    ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – People come in contact with thousands of germs each and every day. Some of these germs can cause a person to fall ill and have adverse effects on the human body. Luckily, the body has its own set of...

    Cullman City Schools Sept. 14 COVID-19 case update

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 22 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, September 14, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman High School reported eight positive student cases, Cullman City...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 8

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 725 were confirmed in just...

    Cullman Regional receives 1st shipment of COVID-19 vaccine

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional received the facility’s first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning. The hospital plans to administer the first round of vaccines to employees Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday said three sites...

    Cook Ministries offering many grief and recovery programs beginning in February 2022

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cook Ministries is a Hanceville-based street ministry that was created by Karen Cook in 2016 after the death of her brother Johnny on November 8, 2015. Karen has been a funeral director for the past 20 years, giving her extensive experience with...

    CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) flash, Sept. 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sept 1, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update: Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission. Cullman Regional Current Situation ·         77 COVID positive patients, 12 of whom are on a ventilator ·         Continue to be...

    Alabama cow tests positive for mad cow disease; no risk to public

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    Stock photo / FDA Consumer MONTGOMERY – The commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan, confirmed this week that the department is working with USDA officials to address a positive test for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad...

    Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center offering back to school and sports physicals for $25

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    CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center is offering no-appointment-needed school and sports physicals for $25. Cullman Regional’s school and sports physicals include a physical health examination, height and weight check, rang of motion testing, blood pressure check, pulse check and vision screening. Cullman Regional...

    Hartselle Health Park Urgent Care now open

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional has opened a new Urgent Care Center at Hartselle Health Park, providing the community new and much needed healthcare services. “Access to healthcare is vital for communities like Hartselle,” said Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. “We’re immensely proud of Hartselle...

    West Nile Virus case confirmed in Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - A person in Cullman has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a statement from Cullman Regional. The hospital said the patient presented with a severe headache and fever. He or she has been treated and since released. The diagnosis...

    Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park opens

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced that the new Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park is now open, providing the community new and much needed healthcare services. “Access to healthcare is vital for communities like Hartselle,” said Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. “We’re immensely...

    Cullman Regional relocates COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Urgent Care Center on campus

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines is starting to decrease, Cullman Regional is relocating its vaccine clinic to the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center. As of April 14, all first dose vaccinations will be given at the Urgent Care Center located...

    National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: Linking teens to facts that Shatter the Myths® about drugs and drug use

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    Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is celebrating and supporting 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,...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 18

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,419 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,261 were confirmed...

    CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 8

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    Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission. Cullman Regional Current Situation ·         80 COVID positive patients, 15 of whom are on a ventilator ·         Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing.  Everyone should continue to follow precautions to...

    Alabama nursing homes beginning COVID-19 vaccinations

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama nursing homes were set to begin vaccine clinics Monday as part of the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. Nursing home residents and employees (as well as those from assisted living facilities) are part of Phase 1a of...

    Berries and summer are the perfect companions

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. –Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, oh my!  The summer is the peak season for most of the delicious berries we like to incorporate into many of our favorite meals. However, not only are berries tasty to eat, but they also come with several...

    (Updated) City v. County blood drive brings in 152 units

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    Updated 6-10-19 12:01 p.m. Final numbers from the blood drive came in Monday morning: City of Cullman: 62 units Cullman County: 90 units Total: 152 units   Three lives can be saved per unit, so that's more than 450 lives.     CULLMAN, Ala. - Every summer, the LifeSouth Community Blood Centers hold...

    ADPH announces COVID-19 vaccine plan

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is being made available to the public. The goal of the plan is to immunize everyone who is eligible to receive a safe, effective and approved...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,512 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 830 were confirmed...

    Relay For Life of Cullman County to kick off 2019 season and ‘Bring Home a Cure’

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    CULLMAN - Volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will gather at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church of Cullman Fellowship Hall to kick off plans for its annual event set for Friday, May 3 at Cullman County Fairgrounds. The...

    Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester. Chief among these is an emphasis on COVID-19 vaccinations.  Each student registered for fall semester who presents proof of completed COVID...

    Cullman Regional accepting handmade mask donations

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional continues to manage its supply of personal protective equipment, it's allowing for the making of alternative, non-commercially produced cotton masks. The CDC recommends cloth face coverings should: fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured...

    COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill...

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness...

    Heart transplant recipient Ovuke McCoy speaks at Heart Walk kick-off breakfast

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    CULLMAN, Ala.  The American Heart Association and Cullman Regional held a kick-off breakfast Wednesday morning at Loft 212 for this year’s Heart Walk. The guest speaker for the breakfast was Ovuke Emonina McCoy, 44, of Birmingham. McCoy, a stroke survivor and heart transplant recipient, shared...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,765 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 879 were confirmed in just...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 10

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,536 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 781 were confirmed in just...

    ‘We miss our regulars’ – Local restaurants share impact from COVID-19 changes

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Restaurants around the county have had to noticeably adapt quickly to new restrictions and orders put in place by officials due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The statewide health order issued by Governor Kay Ivey March 19 has drastically affected the way restaurants conduct their...

    ACDD launches new “See Me” campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has launched a new  campaign to coincide with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. Each message  features a different person with disabilities inviting the viewer to “See me as”: an “equal”, “employee”,  “graduate”, “neighbor”, “achiever” and more.  The ACDD’s messaging will be featured on social media, digital ads online and  outdoor billboards throughout the state.  “Our survey results showed that there were several concerns among those with developmental  disabilities and their families,” said Executive Director of the ACDD Darryle Powell. “Many times, the  general population is unaware of the strides the disabled have made in terms of employment,  educational opportunities, and housing.”  Powell continued: “This campaign brings attention to their many achievements in these areas, as well as  how they simply want to be seen and accepted by their fellow Alabamians. They want the same things  as  anyone else, to be active participants in their communities. Through this campaign, we hope to increase  understanding, and for people to get to know and appreciate those with developmental disabilities.”  For more information, contact the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities at 334-242-3973 or  visit https://www.acdd.org/. 

    ADPH: B.1.1.7 (U.K.) COVID-19 variant identified in 8 Alabama residents

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Thursday that eight variant strain cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant (or U.K. variant) have been identified in Alabama residents. The ADPH said it “is partnering with several private and commercial laboratories...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 14

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,727 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 877 were confirmed in just...

    CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels help determine prevention steps

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) is a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the most recent data available. The CDC has released its new community level graphics...

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, its community partners and other mental health organizations join forces to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This year’s theme, #BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message, which educates about what we can...

    Seasonal depression–Being neighborly could be the difference

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Although for most, the holidays bring many fun events and family time, for others, they can be reminders of loss and loneliness. The bat of seasonal depression often sweeps in when the days get shorter and the night appears earlier each...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,230 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 756 were confirmed in...

    “Don’t Wait”

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations as the community, state and nation experience a new rise in cases. New forms of the virus, including Delta and Gamma variants, are increasing in frequency as students prepare...

    ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Monday it expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at some Alabama facilities later Monday and more are expected over the next couple of days now that Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)...

    Site map added to ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard

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    A newly created map is available on the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard.  The map depicts sites other than hospitals that have been selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine.  The state's allocation is minimal, so many sites may not have...

    CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 17

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 17, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update: Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission. Cullman Regional Current Situation ·         37 COVID positive patients, two of whom are on a ventilator ·         Continue to be...

    Nov. 30 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations; 53 hospitalized locally

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,321 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 789 were confirmed in...

    Editorial: Laying stress at the door

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    As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always wanted to open her own place to practice and thus, Massage and Yoga with Beverly was born. While her space...

    Cullman Regional receives emergency CON approval for expansion project

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors this week announced that they have received Emergency Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) approval to add an additional 30 beds to the hospital, including 13 additional critical care beds.   During...

    Cullman Regional offering $2K sign-on bonus for paramedics

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced Wednesday it is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for paramedics for the Cullman EMS Ambulance Team. “EMS Services across Alabama and throughout the United States have been experiencing staffing shortages prior to COVID-19,” Chief Operations Officer Nesha Donaldson said....

    Two-week mask mandate at CMS, EES due to increase in COVID-19 cases

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With positive COVID-19 cases among students continuing to increase in Cullman City Schools, a temporary two-week mask mandate is now needed at Cullman Middle School and East Elementary School to slow the spread. Per protocol, if students are properly wearing a...

    ADPH: Get the protection offered by the flu shot

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues this fall, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) have joined forces to urge Alabamians to get vaccinated for the flu. They note...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 20

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,976 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 923 were confirmed in just...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,339 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 654 were confirmed in just the last 14 days. Thursday,...

    Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 17

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,556 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 833 were confirmed...

    Diabetes is 8th leading cause of death in Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each November, communities across the country observe National Diabetes Month to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. Diabetes is a disease in which glucose (sugar) builds up in the bloodstream because the body does not produce...