KFF’s research found insurers are reinstating costs as unvaccinated people account for a majority of COVID hospitalizations nationwide, but in Alabama, insurers ended these waivers before a vaccine was widely available.
Suicide is something no one wants to talk about, but mental health experts say it's a critical conversation to start. The rate of suicide in Alabama is higher than the national average. It's a problem so pervasive, the CDC says suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between 10 and 34 years old.
The isolation is meant for infection control, but it also keeps the strain this virus is having on the healthcare system out of the public’s view. For weeks, hospitals across Alabama have reported more patients needing ICU care than there are beds available.
Guthrie made the decision to require her staff to get vaccinated in late November, even before the vaccine was available. For her, there was no other option.
Dr. Iyer worked with leadership at Cooper Green to get the vaccine in his clinic, removing the access barrier and the chance that delay might allow hesitancy to set back in.
We’re counting the costs as lawmakers prepare to make important decisions on how to spend your tax dollars and COVID relief funds, potentially during a special legislative session.
More than forty children have been treated at Children’s of Alabama for gun-related injuries over the last six months. It’s double the number of cases compared to the same time last year.
A teen, missing from Wisconsin, is safe after being rescued following a human trafficking investigation at a motel in Homewood. Parts of our area are a hotbed for this type activity.
Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Alabama. State health leaders tell us right now they are working several COVID-19 outbreaks. Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health calls it a “disturbing trend”.
If you’ve seen the trash piled up on the side of the road lately, you’re not alone. It’s an ongoing problem and you’re paying for it. In this On Your Side Investigation we set out to find exactly how much.
A couple of months ago, we told you about a woman dealing with major flooding in her apartment. After the story air, management fixed the problem. That's just one of hundreds of cases we investigate every year. Now, we're looking into what you can do if your landlord isn't responding to complaints.
Suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes is indicted on five ethics violations for reportedly using his elected position for personal gain, one count of perjury and one count of conspiracy to commit theft.
Amazon Sidewalk forms a bridge between most Echo and Ring devices. If a device has spotty WIFI signal, Sidewalk will use a sliver of a participating neighbor’s Wi-Fi to keep it connected.
WBRC talked with 3 former Birmingham police officers who all recently left the department involuntarily, and all agreed to speak with WBRC FOX6 on the condition they remain anonymous.
It’s a competitive market where bidding wars are expected and sellers can pick and choose their best offer. So, how do you make sure your bid is the one they accept?
At least ten officer-involved shootings have been reported in our region this year. In some instances, we never learn whether the shooting was justified.
Law enforcement policies are the official guidebook for officers in the field. It’s vital knowledge when they encounter those who resist arrest or want to do harm.
The Birmingham Water Works Board is tripling its spending on lobbyists, just weeks before a new survey finds it at the bottom of a customer satisfaction survey.
The FDA has given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to three COVID-19 vaccines and in early May, Pfizer and BioNTech became the first to apply for full approval through a Biologics License Application (BLA).
Thousands of unemployed Alabamians are trying to get help with their unemployment claims even as the state's economy recovers and some companies are desperately searching for workers.
Chief Smith said his crew went to two broken hydrants before finding one that worked, losing time in a situation where seconds can have lasting impacts.
Flooding is top of mind for residents across the Birmingham area following last week’s torrential rainfall. The difficult reality for many - homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding.
The COVID-19 vaccine is free and while providers are not expected to work for free, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says providers must administer the vaccine with no out-of-pocket cost to the recipient.
From mold, to rats, to a busted AC, we hear it all when it comes to people dealing with issues in apartments and homes they are renting. We hear from hundreds of people each year who need help with this problem.
FEMA will soon start reimbursing families of loved ones who died from COVID-19, but you may have to get in line. The agency is dealing with high call volume.
“When we identified the UK variant, we estimated that incidence based on what we had sequenced about 2 percent. Now, well about a couple weeks ago, it was 40 percent. Based on our most recent sequencing run, it’s probably more like 60 percent of the UK variant in the state,” said Dr. Leal.
The city evaluated her property and said the low-lying areas around her house and a neighbor’s fence are to blame, not the drainage infrastructure but she believes there’s more to the story.
University of Alabama criminology professor Dr. Adam Lankford has been studying mass shootings worldwide for years. His research shows that the U.S. by far leads the way in public mass shootings.
It would only take $1-2 million to start building a statewide emergency warning system, but Alabama's EMA is still waiting on the money to get started.
Because of the pandemic, Hurricane Sally and recent storms the damage outweighs the number of contractors. The increased demand sets the scene for unscrupulous business and phony contractors.
It’s been frustrating for many Alabamians trying to find and sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. If you aren’t computer savvy, then it can be even worse. That's where "vaccine hunters" come in.
Alabama did not qualify for one of these sites during the pilot program, said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, but FEMA is now expanding and scaling these community vaccination centers (CVCs).
COVID-19 can produce acute or long-term effects on the brain through issues like post-COVID brain fog for long haulers to something as debilitating as psychosis.
Trimble said UAB has been pulling six doses of vaccine from the five-dose vials since December by using low dead space syringes. “Dead space” is the area between the syringe hub and the needle where vaccine gets trapped. It’s usually only a few drops, but in this case, enough to make a difference.
