Alabama Hospital Association

Hospitals: Almost All COVID-19 Patients Unvaccinated

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Hospital Association said that 94% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 did not get vaccinated against the virus as the group announced a new initiative to encourage more people to get the shots. The organization is joining with other healthcare groups for an initiative called “ We Can Do This Alabama ” to encourage more people to…

Alabama Hospital Association Celebrates 100 Years

The Alabama Hospital Association celebrated 100 years on Thursday by planting an oak tree on their campus signifying their statewide strength and unity. The association was founded in 1921 with the mission to support hospitals in effort to provide quality healthcare to all Alabamians. The tree planting symbolized their past, their historic year during the pandemic, and their hope for…

Baptist Health to Continue Mask Requirements after Statewide Mandate Ends

Baptist Health announced Friday that people will be required to continue wearing masks in all facilities. Officials with the healthcare facility said even though the statewide mandate ends at 5:00PM Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Hospital Association encourage masking in healthcare facilities to continue. “As it has been throughout the pandemic, the safety and health…

Scale Back Alabama to Start Monday, April 5

The state’s largest wellness program, Scale Back Alabama, will start Monday, April 5. This year’s program is entirely new and allows participants to scale back in their own way. Registration is open to all who live or work in Alabama and closes on Sunday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. This year, Scale Back Alabama will be entirely virtual with all-new…