Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Jan. 30
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The greatest risk factors for developing...
Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region healthier
CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good” movement.
Cullman Regional is dedicated to reducing the number of cardiovascular-related deaths that impact our community annually. This continued commitment works...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 53 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,989 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,196 were confirmed in...
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...
ADPH: Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in northern Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating multiple hepatitis A cases in Jackson and DeKalb counties. This outbreak may continue to spread to other surrounding counties.
Persons at highest risk for hepatitis A include users of illegal drugs, homeless/transient persons, the...
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...
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....
South AL man dies in state’s first human case of EEE since 2014
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...
Sports leagues across the world being affected by coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in
different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe
are being forced to take action as well. A wave of restrictions, postponements
and cancellations began rolling in Wednesday afternoon and have continued today.
NCAA...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue updated statewide health order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Effective Friday, March 20, all non-work-related gatherings of...
Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals
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...
ADPH reports 2,595 cases of COVID-19 in Alabama Thursday-Saturday
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...
Diabetes is 8th leading cause of death in Alabama
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...
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...
State Legislature funds local pilot program combating veterans’ PTSD
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’
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...
Cullman Regional administers 1st COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional administered its first COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 8:43 a.m. to critical care nurse Donna Snow, RN.
“In following the federal and state-approved guidelines of vaccine administration, we are excited to report that one of our frontline critical care...
Cullman Regional Employees “Go Red” on National Wear Red Day
Cullman Regional employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN – February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing red on...
As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have postponed getting the free vaccine that will save them, their families and communities from this devastating virus. Hospitalizations and deaths...
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...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, continued patience is urged as demand is great
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) knows that many Alabamians are ready to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and appreciates the patience of all citizens during this time. The demand for COVID-19 vaccine continues to exceed supply as Alabama has more...
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...
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 case, vaccine update: Feb. 25
Thursday, Feb. 25, 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: 384,640 (+758 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,470 (+132 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,706 (+63 since yesterday)
Probable...
Flu vaccine: this year more than ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - “If there was ever a year to be sure you get a flu vaccine, this is it.”
That is the recommendation of Erin DeLaney, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the School of Medicine at the...
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...
Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist, Celia Fernandez, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist Celia Fernandez, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Fernandez completed her doctorate in medicine at Ponce School of Medicine, and later completed her residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey. She...
Show your stripes! Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Show your stripes! This Sunday, Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare diseases that affect people we know. Imagine being diagnosed with a rare disease for which it is often difficult to...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 6
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 370,210 (+1,357 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 101,101 (+635 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,746 (+49 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
‘Operation WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer’ works to eliminate preventable cancer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Prevention Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working toward meeting the goals of “Operation WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer Alabama.” Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection from certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV)...
Extension receives grants to support COVID-19 vaccines
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY & AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, representing Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, received grant funding to provide much needed education about COVID-19 vaccines to Alabama residents. The grant money will also go toward hosting vaccination clinics to increase the...
Low pathogenic bird flu confirmed in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) this morning confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza has been found in a Cullman County commercial breeder flock.
"I can confirm that it has been found in Cullman County," said the ADAI's Daniel Autrey. "This...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 36 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,165 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 896 were confirmed in...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake our claim.
On Friday, June 3, city donations will be held at Dick Sporting Goods and Walmart North on Hwy 157....
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for more eligible persons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster dose is now authorized for many people who previously received the two-dose Pfizer vaccine and are at least six months past completion of the primary...
Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week
MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported in the previous three weeks. While the flu season is...
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...
Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide, or who are just overwhelmed by life in this anxious time, resources are available from Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North...
Cullman Regional now offering online appointment scheduling
CULLMAN,
Ala.
– Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of online appointment
scheduling to its services in order to make healthcare more accessible to its
patients. Patients are now able to schedule appointments with Cullman Regional
Medical Group Providers through the DocASAP online scheduling tool.
Key features offered...
Cullman’s Jeff Byars named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jeff Byars, founder of Sun Back Moon, LLC – Private Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Solutions in Cullman, Alabama, was named 2022 Independent Advocate of the Year recently by the Healthcare Advocate Summit, the premier event created...
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...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 5
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 368,853 (+1,080 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 100,466 (+416 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,697 (+55 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Cullman Regional to host colon cancer awareness seminar
Dr. William E. Smith
CULLMAN - According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Early diagnosis can often lead to a complete cure of colon cancer. Cullman Regional is hosting a Colon...
Antibiotics only when needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris recently released information about the importance of taking antibiotics only when appropriate, due to concerns about increased antibiotic resistance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
While antibiotics are useful in killing germs,...
Fighting the holiday or wintertime blues
CULLMAN, Ala. - Winter is can be a stressful and depressing time for some people. The decreased sunlight, colder temperatures, dreary landscapes, holiday stress and increased time staying indoors all contribute to seasonal depression, and the isolation necessary this year to prevent the spread...
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Hartselle Health Park on Wednesday
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional celebrated the opening of the Hartselle Health Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the Hartselle Area Chamber, Hartselle City Council and supporters of the health system. The facility has been open since November 2021 serving patients,...
For 3rd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Monday reported 51 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is the third week in a row the hospital has reported a record number of COVID hospitalizations. Last week's number was 42, and the week prior there were 35...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic
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...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 1
Monday, March 1, 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: 386,933 (+408 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,836 (+109 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,789 (+2 since yesterday)
Probable...
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosting opioid crisis town hall meeting Tuesday at Cullman Civic Center
BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama will join with school and government officials in Cullman on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a town hall meeting to discuss the opioid crisis and its effects on families in the Cullman area.
The...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman Regional, local physicians create ‘Quality and Efficiency Network’ partnership
Members of the Cullman Regional Hospital Quality & Efficiency Network, LLC governing board of managers are pictured (L-R): Adam Harrison, DO, communication committee chair; James Clements, Cullman Regional CEO; Christopher Coccia, DO, executive committee chair; Jim Hoover, MD, IT committee chair; Ben Gomez, MD,...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood types and also in need of platelet donors. The local LifeSouth office is located at 112 Clark Street across from...
ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today
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)...
Cullman group supports families with special needs
CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group. Founded in 2003 by Rhonda Davis (the group's current leader), Jessica Dyson and Jo Keeton, the group’s...
Cullman Regional to open first health park in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced plans to open the first of their planned “health parks.” This is a new concept that combines multiple types of health services into a single setting. The arrival of health parks should be viewed from the perspective of...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,801 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,172 were confirmed...
Paused monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 disease available again
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of December 23, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had announced the temporary pause in allocations of some monoclonal antibodies and on Monday, Jan. 3, The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has received an advisory from the...
Cullman Regional’s Think Pink Luncheon Oct. 5 at Top of the Town
CULLMAN - As women, we lead busy lives. Taking time out for our own health can feel like an impossible task. Join Cullman Regional at its Think Pink Luncheon on Oct. 5 at Top of the Town for a discussion about current women’s health...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 17
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...
Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Join Cullman Regional for its National Wear Red...
Karma in Cullman’s ‘Walk of Hope’ shines light on suicide awareness
Karma in Cullman Founder Rachel Bryant, right, a suicide attempt survivor, embraces her daughter Jade as the DJ plays “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Saturday at Depot Park. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday afternoon, despite stiff competition from college football and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
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 4,497 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,247 were confirmed...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 15
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...
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...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,915 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 955 were confirmed in just...
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...
Cullman Regional welcomes pediatrician Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O.
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...
(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...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 2, 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
· 80 COVID positive patients, four of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 12
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 5,421 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 977 were confirmed...
ABC Board: Starting Aug. 1, no alcohol service after 11 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board on Monday approved an emergency order that limits the hours of operations for restaurants, bars and other entities that sell alcohol. The emergency rule is effective immediately, but will not be enforced until Saturday, Aug....
Cullman City Schools Sept. 14 COVID-19 case update
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...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
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 independent pharmacies unaffected by supply chain disturbances
CULLMAN, Ala. - There have been recent reported shortages of some prescription drug medications in North Alabama due to supply chain disturbances. The Food and Drug Administration says over 100 drugs are in short supply nationally. Causes of shortages include natural disasters, manufacturing problems,...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 11
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 374,746 (+1,145 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 102,824 (+358 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,089 (+99 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces 6th annual Caring for Cullman Concert, celebrates new mental health services
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...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning reported 1,758 new confirmed cases. It reported 24 new cases in Cullman County.
Read Alabama State Health Officer Dr....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,813 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in just...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 2
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 364,398 (+1,170 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 98,540 (+908 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 6,314 (+143 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Cullman Regional announces Mark Christensen, M.D. as new EMS medical director
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...
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama: Funding research, saving lives across the state
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Every now and again, something good comes out of something bad. That is what happened when breast cancer brought Birmingham residents Bruce Sokol and Dolly O’Neal together in 1995. Bruce’s wife D. D. was undergoing cancer treatment and Dolly was, at...
UAB launches second round of urgent, high-impact COVID-19 research
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...
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...
Hanceville High School blood drive surpasses donor goal
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...
Second COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for individuals ages 50 and older and higher-risk individuals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protection offered by COVID-19 vaccine decreases over time, and the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions that even in times of low community transmission, the risk for older and immunocompromised persons to become severely ill with COVID-19 is not zero. In...
Cullman Regional COVID-19 update: Dec. 15
In a virtual press conference Tuesday morning, Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer Dr. William Smith said the hospital is currently treating 61 COVID-19 patients, with 15 on ventilators right now. The hospital's Critical Care Unit has 12 beds, so additional beds are in use....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bussman weighs in on mental health care; strong words on state of Alabama education
Paul Bussman speaks at the Cullman County Republican breakfast in February 2017/ Andrew Cryer- Tribune File Photo
CULLMAN - Mental health care has been an issue in desperate need of attention for some time in Alabama. Funding has been declining, bed space has been decreasing;...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of this week is to maximize the health...
Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional to get some tips on how to safely work out as the summer heat continues to climb.
Margie Riddle, a retired...
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to five. According to Cullman Regional, the death was reported to the ADPH June 27. The hospital...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5
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 Regional establishes waiting list for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Updated 1-13-21 1:41 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has established a waiting list for any community members interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The form to join the waiting list can be completed online at cullmanregional.com/covidvaccine.
Completing the form is not a guarantee of an...
Pregnant women and other eligible Alabamians ages 12 and older are urged to be vaccinated for COVID-19
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As dozens of pregnant women and pediatric patients with COVID-19 in Alabama are hospitalized each day, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges all pregnant women and all eligible adolescents ages 12 - 17 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In...
