Story By ROSE MYERS Marshall Medical Centers A cancer diagnosis is a scary and confusing pathway that no one should have to travel alone. At the Marshall Cancer Care Center, patients…
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BCA: 3D Mammography services: early detection technology takes a major step forward
CONTRIBUTED BY Marshall Medical Centers Health System The latest technology in mammography is being called the single greatest break-through in breast cancer detection in the last 30 years. 3D mammography offers…
Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare highlights growth, vision for future care
Story By Katie Hightower On July 11, the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare address at Goose Pond Civic Center. At the address, three executives…
Jackson County Health Care Authority Signs Letter of Intent to Integrate with Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville Hospital Health System and the Jackson County Health Care Authority have taken the first step towards developing an integration agreement that strengthens the relationship that has existed between the facilities…
Major retailers opt to continue mask requirement
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Despite the end of the State of Alabama's mask mandate, several major retailers are opting to continue mask requirements for customers and staff…
Ivey Extends Health Order Through Dec. 11
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference this morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) extended the State of Alabama’s “Safer-at-Home” order, which includes a statewide mask…
DeKalb Remains at "Very High Risk" for COVID Spread
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County is labeled under the "very high risk" for contracting and spreading COVID-19 for the second week in a row. The…
Ivey Awards $35M to Health, Emergency Personnel
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to establish the…