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AG says police can enforce emergency health orders; COVID-19 case count updated

Sunday, March 22 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has confirmed the ability of state law enforcement agencies to enforce emergency state health orders issued last week. A memo to all state law enforcement agencies noted that any person or group willingly breaking the directives... Read More.

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Updated Statewide Public Health Order

Friday, March 20 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor 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).

Governor Ivey Announces New Primary Runoff Election Date

Wednesday, March 18 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has rescheduled the state's primary runoff election due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

EDITORIAL: Common sense cold and flu prevention tips

Wednesday, March 18 by Lee Perryman

There is a lot of conversation and worry about COVID-19, a new coronavirus.A coronavirus is a type of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren't dangerous and spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do:... Read More.

Governor Ivey issues statement on updated public health precautionary guidelines

Wednesday, March 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Out of an abundance of caution, The Alabama Department of Public Health on Tuesday issued updated guidelines to aid in Alabama’s efforts to flatten the curve during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. For Jefferson and surrounding counties (Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. Clair... Read More.

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 Update

Sunday, March 15 by Lee Perryman

As we start this new week, I think it’s important to reflect on advice from Benjamin Franklin in the Feb. 4, 1735, edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”Franklin was addressing fire safety, but the... Read More.

Sylacauga’s CVMC Skilled Nursing Facility to be purchased by Prime Healthcare

Tuesday, June 19 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Nursing Home (CVMC) and Transitional Care Unit has entered into an agreement with Prime Healthcare Corporation (PHC) to purchase the post-acute services facility of Coosa Valley Medical Center which includes a fifty-bed Nursing Home, along with a thirty-five bed... Read More.

Birmingham’s UAB Health System and Mobile’s Infirmary Health announce joint-healthcare affiliation

Monday, March 5 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Officials from Infirmary Health, based in Mobile, and the UAB Health System, based in Birmingham, announced a new strategic and operational affiliation during a news conference in Mobile Monday.“The affiliation links two outstanding health care organizations,” said Will Ferniany,... Read More.

Workout Anytime offers fitness tips for the new year

Friday, December 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Many people make New Year's resolutions to get fit or be healthier for the next year and sign up for a gym membership. However, most people who make these resolutions stop going after a month or two. SylacaugaNews.com spoke with Workout... Read More.

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