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Jackson Hospital Pausing Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million…

Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Jackson Hospital

Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th.  The Salvation Army of Montgomery will distribute the toys to families in time for Christmas. Our partners at Jackson Hospital are helping to fill the vault by going on a shopping spree…

Botox for Breast Cancer Awareness

The River Region Facial Plastics teamed with the American Cancer Society Saturday to help in the fight against breast cancer. The River Region Facial Plastics at Jackson Clinic held a Botox for Breast Cancer event to benefit the American Cancer Society and its mission to help women and men battling breast cancer. The event was held at the Jackson Hospital…

Spirit of Liberty Foundation Thanks Montgomery Healthcare Professionals

The Spirit of Liberty Foundation partnered with the Alabama Hospital Association to thank healthcare professionals and first responders for their work during the pandemic. Members of the non-profit flew to Montgomery and awarded the workers with a celebration banner and torch that symbolizes their appreciation. They’re there 365 days a year, all hours of the night,” says Rosemary Blackmon, Alabama…

Montgomery Hospital Opens New Care Clinic In Greenville

Jackson Hospital opened it’s fifth care clinic in Greenville on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The clinic offers patients primary care like regular check-ups and vaccinations. The clinic also provides Greenville residents specialized care in urology, vascular surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, and urogynecology. Officials say this facility will be a great addition to the city. Greenville mayor, Dexter Mclendon says, “We like for…

Tickled Pink Title Sponsor: Jackson Hospital

Tickled Pink wouldn’t be possible without the help of our sponsors. Alabama News Network would like to recognize our Tickled Pink 2020 Title Sponsor Jackson Hospital. Categories: Tickled Pink TV Tags: Jackson Hospital, tickled pink, tickled pink 2020, tickled pink alabama, tickled pink montgomery

Mental Health Matters – Special #4

This Mental Health Matters special features experts from Jackson Hospital and the Council on Substance Abuse. They are talking about the emotional impact of having a baby and the mental health effects of abusing drugs and alcohol. Categories: Mental Health Matter Segments Tags: cosa, Council On Substance Abuse, having a baby, Jackson Hospital, mental health matters, substance abuse

Mental Health Matters – Special #2

This Mental Health Matters special features experts from Jackson Hospital and the Montgomery Mental Health Authority. They are talking about how nutrition and fitness play a role in good mental health. Categories: Mental Health Matter Segments Tags: Jackson Hospital, mental health alabama, mental health matters, mental health resources montgomery, montgomery mental health authority

Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Cases Are Double Jefferson, Mobile Counties’ in Past 14 Days

Over the last 14 days, Montgomery County has had double the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 compared to Jefferson and Mobile counties, according to statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health. In a release from the Alabama Hospital Association, Jefferson County (population 659,892) has experienced 449 cases, and Mobile County (population 414,659) has had 427 cases. During the…