By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — A model cited by the White House for projecting COVID-19 data has further lowered the projected impact of the novel coronavirus in Alabama. The…
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Alabama National Guard is Ready to Help
By B.A. Little, Reporter • beverlyannette@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey gave authorization to Adjutant Major General Sheryl Gordon, with the Alabama National Guard, to activate up to 100…
DeKalb Regional Medical Center implementing visitor restrictions
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At DeKalb Regional Medical Center, our staff and affiliated physicians continue to follow the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…
BREAKING: First Case of Coronavirus in Alabama Confirmed
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Friday morning, Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the first case of COVID-19, known more commonly as coronavirus, in the State of Alabama. In…
Make the Most of your Health Insurance
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the fall and winter months it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance…
Wound Care Center Kicks Off Diabetes Awareness
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In recognition of November’s Diabetes Awareness Month, the Wound Care Center® at DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics® network, is…
Council on Aging to host Community Health Fair
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Wednesday, October 2, the DeKalb County Council on Aging will host its annual Community Health Fair beginning at 8:30am. The…
