Alabama News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 9, 2024 - Announces a new program in Alabama to expand genetic testing and getting patients into clinical trials in Alabama with particular focus on including rural and other underserved residents in the state. Discusses challenges related to primary care access, diverse clinical trial pools, and the economic benefits of research for the state.
Source: Alabama Reflector
Oct 2, 2024 - Discusses how recent federal funding for rural healthcare services will be used in Mississippi and Alabama. Mississippi is focusing on maternal health, noting that Black Mississippi women in particular have high mortality rates. Alabama is focusing on opioid use disorder. Discusses workforce needs for the 2 states, measuring success, and the anticipated positive impact on surrounding states.
Source: WWNO
Sep 18, 2024 - Provides an overview of an ongoing study led by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to assess the underlying health risks faced by residents of rural counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Notes that 4,000 study participants will receive free comprehensive testing that would otherwise be hard to access in rural areas.
Source: KNOE 8 News
Last Updated: 10/9/2024