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Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 10:27 PM EST
|By Rosanna Smith
A number of organizations, including the American Heart Association and March of Dimes is working together to urge lawmakers to extend postpartum health care coverage for Alabama mothers.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 2:15 PM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office debuted a new car supporting the fight against cancer.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 8:16 PM EST
|By Erin Davis
The bill would legalize fentanyl drug test strips that let a user know if his or her drugs are laced with fentanyl.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 7:07 AM EST
|By Bethany Davis
February is American Heart Month, a time to get our attention focused on our heart health.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 4:34 PM EST
|By Jonathan Grass
Health officials say the dog was not vaccinated.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
The approvals mean health officials can possibly identify and treat infants affected with certain genetic or metabolic conditions, which can prevent premature death and reduce morbidity and intellectual and other disabilities.
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Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 9:17 PM EST
|By Erin Davis
A bill now headed to the Alabama Senate floor would charge doctors with a felony if they treat a transgender youth with hormonal therapy, puberty blockers, or if they perform surgery to alter the minor’s appearance.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 10:10 AM EST
|By Jasmine Williams
Their deaths have shown a tragic trend in the African American community, one that’s become worst since the pandemic.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 8:07 PM EST
|By Brady Talbert
Every 36 seconds one person dies of heart disease. It’s an alarming statistic from the CDC, which reports around 659,000 deaths a year.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 8:40 PM EST
|By Rosanna Smith
Currently, LifeSouth only has a three-day supply of blood on its shelves for all blood types and no O-negative blood.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 8:14 AM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
The nonprofit HandsOn River Region has announced its volunteer opportunities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 10:05 PM EST
|By Erin Davis
The holidays can be filled with cheer, but it’s not always merry and bright for everyone. According to the Alabama Department of Mental Health, stress from the holiday season can add to already existing feelings of depression or anxiety.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 11:28 PM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
Hunters across Alabama are encouraged to help fight hunger by donating during deer season.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 4:57 PM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
For 2020, the Alabama Department of Public Health reports a tie with 2018 for the lowest death rate in more than five decades.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 at 7:32 AM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
WSFA 12 News is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect coats for those in need in our area.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 11:35 PM EST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Advancing Sight Network in Alabama is encouraging you consider the gift of eye donation this holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 3:17 PM EST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
A person is undergoing treatment after being bitten by a rapid cat in Prattville, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 7:34 AM EST
|By Bethany Davis
On any given night, hundreds of people are homeless in our area.