Don’t sweat it: Tips for enjoying summer more safely while pregnant
Summertime sunshine in the South increases the risk for heat-related illnesses and death, as the extreme temperatures can damage the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles in almost anyone. For pregnant women and their babies, however, it’s even more important to be protected against the...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts health expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Friday, June 28, partnered with staff of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host a health expo, offering clinic patients information on nutrition, living with diabetes and simple home fitness routines.
Della Bramley shared examples of...
Older adults: Overcoming isolation and loneliness
People are naturally social beings, but according to the National Academies of Science, one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated. What is the difference between social isolation and loneliness? Social isolation is when a person has few contacts or...
Protect yourself from tick bites – and what to do if you’re bitten
A clever and effective public service message I recently saw advises “don’t get ticked” when outdoors, and with good reason. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses have been on the rise nationally and in Alabama, and several tick species found in the state carry illness-causing bacteria.Alabama...
Alabama selected for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama is one of 10 states selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Thanks to...
Restaurant scorecard: February 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the area businesses and institutions that were graded in February.
Establishment Name: Firehouse Subs - Cullman
Address: 1302 2nd Ave SW,...
January 2024 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in January.
Establishment Name: V & W Food Mart
Address: 19129 US Hwy 31
City:...
Make healthy lifestyle choices to be heart healthy
February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease has long been the leading cause of death for both men and women, surpassing cancer. Almost 15,000 Alabamians' deaths were attributed to heart disease and...
Hawkins Medical & Wellness opens in Klein Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newest developments, the Klein Building, is now home to one of Cullman’s first direct concierge primary care providers. Hawkins Medical & Wellness is taking a new approach to health care: for a monthly, quarterly or yearly fee, patients...
Type 2 diabetes risk factors: What you need to know
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases in the United States. It affects over 37 million Americans, and most people are unaware that they have it. Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of the disease. Like many conditions, there...
988: Suicide awareness and support at the holidays
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message of hope if you or someone you love is experiencing feelings of despair or grief or is in a suicidal...
Focusing on mental health this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - As we enter a time of the year where many struggle with loss, challenges and depression, remembering to take charge of your mental and physical health could help save a life this holiday season.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, so...
Cullman Regional, Cullman Regional Foundation grant $250K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Foundation each approved $125,000 grants to the Good Samaritan Health Clinic for a total contribution of $250,000. The one-time grant is in addition to Cullman Regional’s annual donation of more than $1.2 million in cash and...
UAB: 5 silent symptoms of ovarian cancer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a good outcome. However, as one University of Alabama at Birmingham doctor explains, an early diagnosis can be hard to achieve...
Medical cannabis: AMCC issues stay on licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Friday, June 16, held an emergency meeting and put a hold on the licenses that it issued the previous Monday, June 12. The AMCC said it found “inconsistencies” in how applicants for licenses were...
April 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in April.
Establishment Name: Alabama Mud Coffee - Mobile
Address: 10800 US Hwy 278
City:...
ADMH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Awareness Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness and acceptance surrounding mental health and to reduce stigma. This year Mental Health Month’s theme is “LookAround, Look Within”and...
March 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in March.
Establishment Name: Jack's Family Restaurant -#192 -HP
Address: 10955 US Hwy 278...
R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in 39 counties across Alabama. R.O.S.S., the first completely peer-run program in the state funded by the Alabama Department of Mental...
It’s time to move, Alabama; National Walking Day is here
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Spring is here and it is time to get outside and get in motion. The first Wednesday of every April is National Walking Day, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is here to help everyone put their shoes on the pavement and get...
Alabama doctors praise FDA for making Narcan available without prescription
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama physicians are commending the Food and Drug Administration’s decision this week to allow a nasal spray version of Narcan to be available as over-the-counter medication.
“Making Narcan available without prescription is an essential step to save lives from fentanyl and other...
ADMH receives $1M grant to develop criteria for CCBHCs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grant in the amount of $1 million to develop statewide certification criteria for CCBHCs. A...
Be aware of spring hazards during National Poison Prevention Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When poisonings happen, poison centers are here for you. That’s the theme of the 2023 National Poison Prevention Week. National Poison Prevention Week runs from Sunday, March 19,to Saturday, March 25. It is a week dedicated to raising awareness about poison...
Op-Ed: It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars
I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly.
Fentanyl’s original...
March 20-26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports 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...
February 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in February.
Establishment Name: Berkeley Bob's Coffee
Address: 304 1st Ave SE
City: Cullman
Zip Code:...
UAB: Ring in the New Year safely with simple tips for diabetics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - New Year’s Eve serves as a culmination of three months’ worth of holiday celebrations and gatherings. For many, it is a time full of family, friends, and delicious food and drink. For those affected by diabetes, the season can be a...
Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and Jessica Martin, CRNP, have joined Dr. Greg Thompson and Dr. Carlos Villar in providing wound care services to patients.
Cullman Regional’s...
New medical office building will add more services to Hartselle Health Park
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Construction is set to begin soon on a new medical office building at Hartselle Health Park. The facility will be located on the east side of U.S. Highway 31 across from the Health Park’s Physician Specialty and Primary Care & Pediatrics...
Parents and guardians reminded that childhood vaccinations are required
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to help protect their kids’ health,...
Workouts with a purpose
ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in Addison, welcomed 19-year-old cancer survivor Levi Bates, and is providing specialized services to meet his unique needs.
Diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma...
Relay for Life hosts Wheels at Wallace car show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Saturday was a very special day at Wallace State Community College. The school’s Relay for Life team hosted the inaugural Wheels at Wallace car show and there was a great turnout with plenty of cars on-hand to help put a great...
Recognizing the signs of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As we move into summer, it's only going to get hotter and more humid. If you are working or playing outside, remember to drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade (or indoors) and be on the lookout for signs...
Drink water to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Drinking water may be the best way to beat the hot Alabama temperatures that arrive with summer. With temperatures routinely reaching the high 90s, even the walk from the car to the office is enough to make someone reach for...
LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kami May, LifeSouth’s District Community Development Coordinator said this event is not only fun, but it is also important...
Getting outside to enjoy spring weather
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Spring is here once again. That means getting the family together and spending time outdoors. However, sometimes we need a boost to get off the couch and into the sunshine.
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children ages 6 through 17 need...
Cullman Regional Launches Online Appointment Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Cullman, AL – Cullman Regional recently launched an online scheduling tool to allow community members to self-schedule themselves for the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients can access the online form at CullmanVaccine.com.
Appointment slots will open up five days prior to any available clinics based on Cullman...
Cullman Research Center holds grand opening
“Today's Research...Tomorrow's Medicine”
On Tuesday Cullman Research Center, located at 909 Graham St. SW Suite C, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony arranged by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event saw a cheerful turnout, despite the gray weather. Lunch was provided...
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...
Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN
CULLMAN, Ala. - On
August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is
coming on board after the recent
retirement of Dr. Howard Williamson in June. She will join Dr. John
Wideman, Dr. Thomas Richard and Dr. Shane Sheffield.
Massengill is originally from Gardendale...
Cullman Regional update on COVID-19 situation
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare community.
“As healthcare professionals, we are used to pulling together as a team in a time of crisis,” Cullman Regional CEO...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division reminds everyone about social distancing, water safety
MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways.
Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water typically increases during spring break season, but ALEA’s...
Crafty family supplies masks to medical professionals
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Amy Gleaton, a career and technical education teacher at Cullman High School,
is proving how crafty she can be in the face of a crisis. When she heard from a
friend who is a medical professional about an office shortage of masks, she
decided to...
Area funeral homes adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they
adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral homes have
implemented new protocols and new innovative ideas. They also want the public
to know they are prepared to handle the...
Cullman County Animal Shelter closes down for deep clean amidst COVID-19 concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's
four-legged residents. Several areas across the country report that people are
abandoning their pets or giving them up to shelters due to fears...
Changes in hours, services for local restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey
closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local
establishments have had to adapt with new hours and changes to how they deliver
their services as well. Restaurants are now having to offer...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools begins “grab and go” meal distribution
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside
Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West Elementary School.
Each student in the drive-through line received two days’ worth of breakfasts
and lunches.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Townson Hall,...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic update on services
CULLMAN, Ala.
- On Monday, Good Samaritan Health Clinic Director Jolanda Hutson released this
statement from the clinic’s Medical Director, assuring clients of continuing
services with certain changes to keep everyone safe:
The Good Samaritan Clinic recognizes the
challenges that COVID-19 brings to the healthcare system and we
are proud...
ADPH announces Mental Health Awareness Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, participants across...
Cullman Regional now offering newest technology in total knee & hip replacement with Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is the first hospital in central Alabama to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and total hip replacements with its Mako System. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are performed.
The demand...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety basics alongside your
homemade potato salad or pulled pork platter.
Alabama Extension regional food safety agent Janice
Hall said there are four basic...
6 months in, Stepping Up Initiative connecting mental health patients with needed resources
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around six months ago, WellStone Behavioral Health, which serves Cullman and Madison Counties, became one of five agencies in the state of Alabama to receive grants from the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to administer a program known as the...
