Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Make a No-Sew Face Mask in Five Minutes with UAB Arts in Medicine
A T-shirt mask tutorial from Lillis Taylor, artist-in-residence with the Institute for Arts in Medicine at UAB, shows how to make a mask without sewing that properly covers the nose and mouth, including the chin. Continue reading →
Fauci Calls Data from Gilead Coronavirus Drug Trial That Included UAB ‘Good News’
The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert said that early results of a closely watched clinical trial offered “quite good news” regarding a potential COVID-19 therapy made by the biotechnology company Gilead Sciences Inc. Continue reading →
Take the Social Distance Challenge in Can’t Miss Alabama
This week’s Can’t Miss Alabama will help you stay engaged, active, and healthy with these online resources. Continue reading →
Mercedes-Benz Safely Resumes Operations at Its Alabama Auto Plant
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International has resumed production in Alabama with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading →
Auburn-Developed Microscope Technology Finds Use on COVID-19 Battlefront
An Auburn University-developed light microscope technology that has been on the market since the early 2000s has found new potential as a research tool on the COVID-19 battlefront. Continue reading →
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Allows Retailers, Beaches to Reopen Under New COVID-19 Rules; Restaurants Remain Closed
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the state’s stay-at-home order will be replaced with a “safer-at-home” order that goes into effect at 5 p.m. April 30. Continue reading →
Alabama Nurses Use Technology, Drop Off Supplies for First-Time Mothers in Need
Nurses with the Nurse Family Partnership of Central Alabama continue to see their patients, albeit in new ways. The group helps women in need who are having their first baby. Continue reading →
Wet Alabama Winter and Spring Mean More Hydro Energy for Customers
Alabama Power’s Reservoir Management group has been working hard to control water levels and produce hydro power during this year’s heavy rains. Continue reading →
BhamStrong, Goldman Sachs, Hope Credit Union Partner to Expand Access to PPP Loans
Small businesses and nonprofits in Birmingham could be eligible for up to $5 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans administered by HOPE. Continue reading →
Three Hours Longer, the COVID-19 Pandemic Workday Endangering Work-Life Balance
An executive at JPMorgan Chase & Co. gets unapologetic messages from colleagues on nights and weekends, including a notably demanding one on Easter. Continue reading →
