Staff Reports news@times-journal.com CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Residents in the Fort Payne region can now receive exceptional neurology and stroke diagnosis closer to home through a new telemedicine partnership between DeKalb Regional…
Category: Health
FOCUS ON YOUTH: Kasey England
Woodville High School Senior Peggy M. HImburg This week’s outstanding student is an honor student who has been chosen to be a performer at the National Beta Convention. Kasey England is…
School Time Vaccinations
Submitted Article ALABAMA--Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of…
WIC Income Guidelines Increase
(Submitted Article) ALABAMA--Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased and additional people may qualify. If you are a…
Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots Expanded
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHThe RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 303017, Montgomery, AL 36130-3017(334) 206-5300 • FAX (334) 206-5520 Web Site: alabamapublichealth.govNEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Karen Landers, M.D., (256) 383-1231The…
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…
Covid hits Clerk’s Office
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.-- The Jackson County Circuit’s office will be closed until at least June 24 due to three confirmed cases of COVID among the employees. The…
MIRACLE IN THE MAKING
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.--The Rainsville Freedom Run motivates hundreds of people to get in shape in order to participate, each year. Mark Shepherd, 57 of Henagar, had a…