Alabama News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 16, 2025 - Discusses the goals of a new nonprofit foundation tasked with providing direct funding for rural Alabama hospitals to help keep emergency departments open, modernize facilities, recruit and retain workforce, expand access, and integrate with the community. Discusses a recent trend toward facility closures in the state and other policy measures attempting to reverse the trend.
Source: Tuscaloosa Thread
Oct 14, 2025 - Highlights a newly funded program in an Alabama community college to address workforce shortages in rural Alabama. The program aims to recruit local residents into healthcare positions through facility tours, shadowing opportunities, and clinicals in rural facilities. Additionally, new degree pathways and dual enrollment programs will allow students to obtain credentials more quickly.
Source: WDHN
Oct 6, 2025 - Announces a new Alabama initiative allowing individuals and businesses to support rural hospitals through direct donations in exchange for a credit on the donor's state taxes. Describes the benefits of hospitals in rural communities.
Source: The Messenger
Last Updated: 10/17/2025