‘It is completely up to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around the country, COVID-19 is surging, and Cullman County is no exception. The county has seen 830 cases confirmed in just the last 14 days, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Hospitalizations are soaring, too. Cullman Regional has...
Dec. 1 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 48 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,369 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 844 were confirmed in...
Nov. 30 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations; 53 hospitalized locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,321 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 789 were confirmed in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 56 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,286 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 788 were confirmed in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,230 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 756 were confirmed in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,192 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 36 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,165 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 896 were confirmed in...
‘We are not going to get a do-over’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre this week cautioned Alabamians about rising rates of COVID-19 and asked them to be vigilant during the days ahead. The spread of the virus has resulted in the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported 52 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Monday, the hospital reported 45 patients. Cullman Regional has reported 51 deaths to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday, Nov. 23 reported 45 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Hospitalizations are down from Nov. 18's record high of 54; however, as of Nov. 18, Cullman Regional had...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,049 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,021 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents
Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do.
Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. In the past...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,976 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 923 were confirmed in just...
ADPH: Weigh COVID-19 risks this Thanksgiving to protect yourself and others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small and large, and many people with the virus have no...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,915 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 955 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,880 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 963 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,813 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in just...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As soon as mid-December, health care providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently spoke with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris about the...
For 3rd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Monday reported 51 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is the third week in a row the hospital has reported a record number of COVID hospitalizations. Last week's number was 42, and the week prior there were 35...
November recognized as American Diabetes Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Five hundred and thirty thousand Alabamians have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) calls this disease “a serious health condition which can result in limb amputation, the need...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,765 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 879 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,727 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 877 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,683 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 882 were confirmed in just...
UAB: How to enjoy Thanksgiving, family holidays during a pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the season together. Traditions often include sharing meals around a table, shopping, watching football games, and traveling to visit loved ones from near and far.
As the holiday approaches, families are...
(Updated) For 2nd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
Updated 11-12-20 with a statement on ventilator capacity at Cullman Regional: "We have 16 ventilators and several other machines that could be converted temporarily. Anticipating an increase in need this fall, we ordered additional ventilators this past spring," said Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,536 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 781 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,498 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 748 were confirmed in just...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 725 were confirmed in just...
Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County added 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,433 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 716 were confirmed in just...
ADPH announces COVID-19 vaccine plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is being made available to the public. The goal of the plan is to immunize everyone who is eligible to receive a safe, effective and approved...
Jacobs: ‘It’s not worth chancing’; Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added a record 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,404 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 701 were confirmed...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,339 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 654 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Thursday,...
Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations to date. Three of those patients are reported to be on ventilators.
"We have seen a significant increase...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,286 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 647 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Tuesday,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,250 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 617 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Monday,...
ADPH: Take steps to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread when voting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins election officials and others in urging Alabamians to practice healthy behaviors when making their voices heard by voting in the Nov. 3 General Election.
A guiding principle in lowering the risk of COVID-19 transmission...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,225 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 601 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Sunday,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,195 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 578 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Statewide,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,164 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 541 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Statewide,...
ADPH, ALSDE launch K-12 COVID-19 School Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) and Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Friday launched the Alabama K-12 COVID-19 School Dashboard (https://bit.ly/31Z4uhd). Cases will be self-reported by Alabama’s public school districts on a weekly basis.
As of Friday, the dashboard showed...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 42 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), with 507 confirmed in just the last 14 days. Statewide, 1,157 new cases were confirmed, with 20,315 confirmed in the last 14 days.
On Wednesday,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 27; cases, hospitalizations going up
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 last Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. As of today, there have been 2,069 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 456 were confirmed...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,044 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 444 were confirmed in just the last 14 days....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and on Sunday reached 2,032 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 442, were confirmed in just the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,004 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 413, or 20.6%, were confirmed in just the last...
Assistance from the Joy to Life Foundation allows ADPH to provide free cancer screenings for underserved women
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In response to a need for increased funding in north Alabama, the Joy to Life Foundation has offered to expand its efforts and provide funds statewide for breast cancer screenings for women through the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Alabama Breast...
ADPH: Get the protection offered by the flu shot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues this fall, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) have joined forces to urge Alabamians to get vaccinated for the flu. They note...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The Tribune Tuesday morning, Barnette wrote, "As a district, we have 56 students that have been isolated either due to a...
COVID-19 clinical drug trial underway in Cullman, seeking patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Clinical Trials (CCT), a medical research group affiliated with Cullman Primary Care, began a trial this week of a drug that may be able to combat the symptoms of COVID-19 and keep patients healthier through the progress of the disease....
September is National Recovery Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery is possible. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates...
Flu vaccine: this year more than ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - “If there was ever a year to be sure you get a flu vaccine, this is it.”
That is the recommendation of Erin DeLaney, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the School of Medicine at the...
ADPH responds to AHSAA’s remarks on spectators at athletic events
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) notes that a memo issued Thursday by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says spectators will be allowed to attend football games and other athletic events, but attendance likely will be significantly reduced....
UAB launches second round of urgent, high-impact COVID-19 research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Urgent high-impact COVID-19 research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is catching its second breath, thanks to the generosity of Alabama business leader donors and the discovery and clinical skills of UAB researchers.
Ten new pilot projects — funded by $402,000...
State releases 2020 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently released the Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories report for...
ABC Board: Starting Aug. 1, no alcohol service after 11 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board on Monday approved an emergency order that limits the hours of operations for restaurants, bars and other entities that sell alcohol. The emergency rule is effective immediately, but will not be enforced until Saturday, Aug....
Planet Fitness to require face masks in all locations effective Aug. 1
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/30/planet-fitness-adjusts-mask-policy-to-exclude-members-actively-working-out/
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. on Monday announced that members and guests will be required to wear a mask at all times while inside all open stores, beginning Aug. 1. Currently, all Planet Fitness employees are required to wear masks.
“As we continue...
Alabama agriculture feeling effects of COVID-19
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Practically every industry has been affected by COVID-19 in some fashion. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University’s College of Agriculture recently performed a survey to evaluate the impact of the disease on the Alabama agricultural industry.
Adam...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry: ‘We are not actively enforcing the mask order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday issued the following statement regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's two-week mandatory mask ordinance, issued Wednesday in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Alabama:
"We are not actively enforcing the mask order.
"We are following...
Alabama implements mask ordinance to combat COVID-19
Updated 7-15-20 at 3:11 p.m.
“I’m calling on everyone, everyone in our state, to practice personal responsibility and wear a mask. I continue to believe that personal responsibility is everyone’s responsibility."- Gov. Kay Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Citing increasing spread of COVID-19, along with record-high hospitalizations...
‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,” said Alabama Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Thursday afternoon.
Harris’ comments come after a record-high 2,164 news cases were reported by...
Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional to get some tips on how to safely work out as the summer heat continues to climb.
Margie Riddle, a retired...
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to five. According to Cullman Regional, the death was reported to the ADPH June 27. The hospital...
COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday morning reported 1,758 new confirmed cases. It reported 24 new cases in Cullman County.
Read Alabama State Health Officer Dr....
ADPH launches color-coded COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has introduced a new tool that allows policy makers and others viewing it to recognize the COVID-19 risk status in each county and to guide health behavior. The new COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard is...
Alabama sees daily record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19
Updated 6-25-20 at 9:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday morning reported a record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19 for the previous 24 hours.
According to https://bamatracker.com, over the last seven days, Alabama has seen a 17.5% growth rate in...
Cullman Regional reports 2 COVID-19 deaths
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday confirmed two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total for the county to three.
"We’ve reported two additional deaths to ADPH. One was reported on June 11 and the other on June 16," said Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing...
ACES: Keys to boosting your immune system
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – People come in contact with thousands of germs each and every day. Some of these germs can cause a person to fall ill and have adverse effects on the human body. Luckily, the body has its own set of...
ADPH reports 1,014 news cases of COVID-19 Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard reported 1,014 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the four-day total of new cases in the state to 3,609. More than 800 cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, June 11...
ADPH reports 2,595 cases of COVID-19 in Alabama Thursday-Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 800 cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, June 11 (848), Friday, June 12 (859) and Saturday, June 13 (888) in Alabama.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday cautioned the public that the risk of contracting the novel...
ADPH: More than 800 COVID-19 cases reported both Thursday, Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday cautioned the public that the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus COVID-19 remains. More than 800 cases were reported both Thursday, June 11 (848) and Friday, June 12 (859).
Cullman Regional on Friday reported...
State adds 848 cases, 11 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours; update from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama continues to see an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, adding 848 since this same time Wednesday, along with 11 deaths in the same time period.
Cullman County has added a total of 124 new cases in the last...
COVID-19: State adds 501 cases, Cullman Co. adds 18 cases in 24 hours
Friday evening COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health
CUMULATIVE numbers:
Confirmed cases in AL: 17,031 (+501 since yesterday)
Confirmed deaths in AL: 610 (+19 since yesterday)
Confirmed cases in Cullman Co.: 114 (+18 since yesterday)
Confirmed deaths in Cullman Co.: 0
Total tested in Alabama: 208,687
Cases in...
ADEM, ADPH: Reopening businesses should thoroughly flush water systems to guard against Legionnaires’, other diseases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) issued a joint statement Thursday urging businesses that are reopening after the easing of coronavirus restrictions to thoroughly flush and inspect their water and air conditioning...
Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is causing more Americans to buy groceries and eat from home, but what happens when you are running short on essential items or your budget begins to dwindle?
Fortunately, Tara Harman, RDN, an instructor with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department...
Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide, or who are just overwhelmed by life in this anxious time, resources are available from Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North...
COVID-19: Here’s why that reported Cullman Co. death disappeared
CULLMAN, Ala. - For several days, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on its COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard noted 1 death had been reported in Cullman County. That number changed to 0 Friday with no explanation.
Turns out, the person reported to have...
CRNAs serving Alabamians in the fight against COVID-19
Health care workers and first responders are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a group of Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) on the frontlines that are placing themselves in the most dangerous position of exposure during an...
How to safely grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by the supermarket to grab what you need for tonight’s dinner, many are now second-guessing their trips and wondering whether it...
Respiratory therapists: Unsung heroes of the pandemic
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are getting a lot of headlines, and deservedly so. Hidden away in the medical matrix, though, is a group of professionals whose role places them squarely- and literally-...
Good Samaritan patients continue to access care amid COVID-19 pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - We at Good Samaritan Health Clinic hope that you and your family are safe and healthy.
For those we serve, the consequences are devastating. Many were already behind the curve and these uncertain times have caused them greater anxiety and distress. Many...
UAB among 1st in U.S. to offer clinical trial for the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19 using nitric oxide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with severely damaged lungs.
Currently, there are no approved treatment options available...
Cullman Regional accepting handmade mask donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional continues to manage its supply of personal protective equipment, it's allowing for the making of alternative, non-commercially produced cotton masks.
The CDC recommends cloth face coverings should:
fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
be secured...
‘We miss our regulars’ – Local restaurants share impact from COVID-19 changes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. –
Restaurants around the county have had to noticeably adapt quickly to new
restrictions and orders put in place by officials due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The statewide health order issued by Governor Kay Ivey March 19 has drastically
affected the way restaurants conduct their...
Bringing out the Best: Local woman sewing face masks for Cullman Health Care Center workers
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As many healthcare workers across the nation struggle with shortages of
sanitary face masks, some craft workers are using their skills to help combat
the shortage and Cullman is no exception. Sharon Spiegle, a Cullman County
resident, heard from workers at the Cullman Health Care Center...
Cullman area long term care facilities get creative during Covid-19 quarantine
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Wednesday
marks two weeks since the doors began closing to visitors at assisted living
and nursing home facilities throughout Cullman County and the State of Alabama.
Administrators and staff of facilities in Cullman have been working especially
hard to help ease the minds of...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down everything is simply not an option for
local governments, according to Mayor Woody Jacobs. Conditions are different in
every city and every...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue updated statewide health order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. 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).
Effective Friday, March 20, all non-work-related gatherings of...
Cullman Regional: 1st local COVID-19 patient a healthcare provider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that a local healthcare provider in Cullman is the first in the community to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
"The provider is currently not exhibiting any symptoms and has self-quarantined for 14 days. All provider, staff...
COVID-19 testing: Latest from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama reached 81 Friday, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH). The ADPH has not confirmed any cases yet in Cullman County.
Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey told The Tribune that test kit availability at the...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham. The site will be open at 8:30 each morning and will operate until each day’s worth of test kits has...
Dr. Scott Warner: ‘If everyone’s cautious and uses good common sense, we’re going to get through this just fine’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Scott Warner is a little bit of everything when it comes to medicine: pulmonary and sleep specialist for Cullman Internal Medicine and Cullman Regional Medical Center, reserve Cullman Police officer, police tactical team medic and medical director for both Cullman...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue new statewide public health order, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Statewide through April 5:
All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or...
CCBOE offers tips on managing emotional health during COVID-19 outbreak
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The coronavirus poses an obvious risk to people’s physical health, but Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) counselors are also concerned about its potential effect on the mental health of area students. As people “hunker down,” curtail outside activities and...
COVID-19: Good Samaritan Health Clinic still open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement:
The Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman is closely monitoring updates from local and national public health authorities concerning the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)....
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill...
COVID-19: Cullman Electric Cooperative lobbies closed beginning March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice.
As a health precaution for employees and co-op members, Cullman Electric Cooperative is practicing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines recommended by the...
AL Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings statewide; most local cases continued
3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are scheduled to appear before Judge Turner on Monday, please contact your attorney for information on rescheduling.
The sentencing hearing for...
(UPDATE) State of Emergency: K-12 public schools to close March 19
Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State of Emergency. She, along with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, announced that all K-12 public schools...
