Health

Animal Assisted Therapy Program Visits Nursing Home Residents   CULLMAN – Recently, eight dogs spent their afternoon at Cullman Health & Rehab Center for an animal assisted therapy program with the residents.   Joyce with Comfort Care Hospice joined our group of volunteers while Melinda with Cullman Health...

CULLMAN – In and around the Cullman area, there will be several flu shot clinics that will be offering flu shots to the public for more than reasonable prices. Flu season will be here before we know it, in fact, a few cases have...

CULLMAN — Cullman Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) ONE Rehab, Fitness & Sports Medicine is now a participating SilverSneakers site. The SilverSneakers Fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering...

CULLMAN – According to the Mayo Clinic, depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depression, major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead...

CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County is pleased to welcome James Clements to Cullman Regional Medical Center as Interim Chief Executive Officer.  This appointment comes after the board and former CEO Jim Weidner were unable to come to terms regarding a contract...

CULLMAN — Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Interim CEO Cheryl Bailey, RN, BSN, MBA wants local citizens to rest easy knowing that their care is still covered by BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama at Cullman Regional Medical Center.   Many local businesses were concerned about coverage...

Laughter Yoga Classes Offered in Cullman   CULLMAN – We have all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine”, but a new sensation has been sweeping around the globe that takes that phrase to a new level. Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria...

CULLMAN – There are many great places to have dinner in Cullman, but how often do you go to dinner knowing your money is going to help the community? On Tuesday, July 22, Cullman residents will have the opportunity to have a delicious meal...

For sufferers of Type 1 Diabetes, managing their blood sugar can be a constant struggle. An endless stream of insulin injections and various medications are required to keep their blood sugar levels steady. That may all change, however, thanks to Boston University and Massachusetts...

Some of us are definitely morning people. We feel a burst of energy when we wake up and we can’t wait to seize the day. Others, however, tend to get their best wind during the afternoon or in the evening. So with all that...