Alabama News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Nov 4, 2026 - The University of Alabama at Birmingham is building a new dental clinic in an attempt to address rural dental shortages in north Alabama. Describes the decline of dental workforce in the state and how the clinic is funded.
Source: Oral Health
Oct 20, 2026 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama offers a medical scholarship program to help students pursue healthcare careers. Recipients get financial support for their final 2 years of school and in return they agree to complete their residency and practice in an underserved area of Alabama for at least 3 years.
Source: Bham Now
Oct 1, 2026 - Announces new awarded funding in Alabama from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Initiatives include maternal and fetal health, emergency medical services for stroke response and treat-in-place services, simulation training, cancer screening and treatment, equipment upgrades, and workforce pipeline projects.
Source: Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey