MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama hospitals are supporting an extension of a statewide face mask order until more people become vaccinated against COVID-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce this week whether she will extend the face-covering mandate and other health orders that are set to expire Friday. Dr. Don Williamson is the former state health officer who…
Russell Medical in Alexander City is planning a major expansion. The hospital’s President and CEO Jim Peace says the expansion project was made possible by a $25 million donation by Ben and Luanne Russell. The hospital says the gift is the largest in the history of Russell Medical. It will fund improvements in geriatric medicine and enhanced opportunities for senior…
A hospital in Dothan says it’s suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take other safety steps. Some hospitals already have canceled elective surgeries and other procedures. The Alabama Hospital Association says intensive care…
