Health and Wellness Alabama Department of Public Health http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Brookwood Baptist Health Four locations in Central Alabama [Read More]
Sometimes it can be hard to tell when a child requires urgent medical treatment or if the concern can wait. Dr. Sam Strachan, a pediatric emergency fellow at Children’s of Alabama, says the ER at [Read More]
Some people wake up each morning refreshed, bright-eyed and ready to take on the day. Others slap the snooze button repeatedly, and drag themselves begrudgingly from a cocoon of blankets. Whether you embrace the morning [Read More]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, childhood obesity now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States. “We are proud to support events like the Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon,” says Koko Mackin, [Read More]
The UAB International Adoption Center (IAC) at Children’s of Alabama will be hosting an adoption bootcamp on Saturday, February 23, at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church (5080 Cahaba Valley Trace in Pelham, 35242). This event is typically [Read More]
When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day 6 hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a [Read More]
Summer camp is often a place to send elementary-age kids so they aren’t sitting around the house bored, so they’ll make friends and learn new things while having fun. But as kids grow older, we [Read More]
Summer camp is a win-win situation for families. It gives parents the child-free time they need to work or care for younger children, while keeping their older children occupied with fun activities. The only disadvantage [Read More]
When you focus on making small, positive changes, you can move your health goals forward throughout the year, no matter where you are on your health journey. To help stay on track, consider these easy-to-implement [Read More]
When temperatures drop, humans know to bundle up, and avoid excess time outdoors. The same approach should be taken when it comes to pets. They may be covered by cozy fur coats but not all [Read More]
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