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Sen. Jerry Fielding Alabama Hospital Association’s Trustee of the Year

Thursday, March 9 by Lee Perryman

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Jerry Fielding, a Coosa Valley Medical Center board member, has been honored by the Alabama Hospital Association as its 2017 Trustee of the Year. The award is given annually to one individual who has provided outstanding leadership for his or...

Beware of the Common Cold this Winter

Friday, December 16 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This time of year, sneezing, coughing, runny noses fill the holiday season as people are infected with the dreaded common cold.Even though it may be 'common,' many still do not know how to recognize the virus and...

Rabid fox in Coosa County prompts heightened rabies warning

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

COOSA COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently confirmed a case of animal rabies tested from a fox near the Goodwater community in Coosa County. Rabies targets the central nervous system of all mammals, including humans, and is fatal.The virus...

“Your Health Matters” series aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Childersburg Chamber of Commerce will host the “Your Health Matters” series of health-related events aimed at the area's senior community.The first event, “Cold & Flu Season” will take place at the Rainwater Library (124 9th Street...

Coosa Valley Medical Plaza purchased by real estate investment trust

Tuesday, December 6 by Michael Brannon

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc., has acquired a medical office building portfolio including a property on the Coosa Valley Medical Center campus in Sylacauga and two medical office buildings in Cullman.CVMC’s lease of the Coosa Valley Medical Plaza on West Spring...

Allergies in Talladega County

Monday, December 5 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – As fall transitions into winter, many people become concerned about their allergies. Ragweed, goldenrod, and molds are the most common allergens affecting individuals this time of year. Other people suffer from perennial allergens, allergens affecting individuals regardless of season, like dust,...

Blue Bell recalls products made with cookie dough due to potential health risk

Wednesday, October 12 by Michael Brannon

BRENHAM, Tex. - Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling all products that were made with a cookie dough ingredient supplied by a third party supplier Aspen Hills, Inc., due to the potential for them to contain Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious...