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5 free Huntsville resources for a stronger, healthier you

WebThe weather is warming up. The days are getting longer. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and invest in your health. Healthy Huntsville makes it easy with plenty of …

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Huntsville Hospital, City partnership a win-win for North Alabama

WebFor 23 years, Tracy Doughty has been a fixture in the Huntsville Hospital Health System. The University of North Alabama graduate started as a staff nurse in the …

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A life of service: City salutes retiring Huntsville Hospital CEO David

WebFrom the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, David Spillers has been one of the most prominent and trusted sources on the coronavirus in our community. The …

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Need a COVID-19 vaccine in Huntsville

WebThe only COVID vaccines currently approved by the FDA are Pfizer and Moderna. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which has a 72% efficacy rate for preventing …

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What makes a healthy city

WebMany things may come to mind when you picture a healthy city. For some, it could be having lots of amenities like parks and recreation centers, retail and …

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Behind the Badge: Getting to know Lt. Jesse Sumlin, HPD’s new …

WebLieutenant Jesse Sumlin remembers the exchange like it was yesterday. In the late 90s and with a few years under his belt as an officer with the Huntsville Police …

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New leadership at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville

WebFor the first time in 15 years, Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has a new leader at the helm. Matthew Banks, a registered nurse and Birmingham native, …

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Huntsville’s homeless – tackling the root cause together

WebEvent organizer Jennie Robinson, who also serves on the Huntsville City Council, said homelessness falls into two main categories: chronic and event-based. The …

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Choice and planning our future neighborhoods

WebThe Choice Neighborhoods Initiative is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Its goal is to transform neighborhoods of extreme …

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Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children goes ‘extra mile’ for …

WebSeptember is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Month, and Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children is going the extra mile to make children’s car seat safety …

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On the front lines of COVID-19: 5 stories of essential workers in

WebAs COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., more people than ever want to help. In this blog post, read the stories of five essential workers in Huntsville.

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A long-term ‘fix’: The many benefits of spaying and neutering pets

WebSpaying (for females) and neutering (for males) is surgical sterilization of an animal (commonly referred to as “fixing” a pet), and there are several benefits to getting it …

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Change a Pet’s Life Day: Huntsville adopters say their lives …

Web“We desperately need to find more homes for our animals,” Sheppard said. “We have so many great animals that have so much love to give.” To that end, Sheppard …

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Analysis of Huntsville wastewater can indicate rising COVID-19

WebWhat’s next. By spring 2022, COVID-19 positivity rates had decreased to a level not seen since May 2021. However, a new subvariant, BA.2, accounts for 72% of …

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Huntsville's team approach to preventing, responding to COVID-19

WebCohesion. Although COVID-19 is a new virus, ADPH District Medical Officer Dr. Karen Landers said plans were already in place to deal with the illness before it arrived in …

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Municipal Judge says Huntsville court system works to help citizens

WebCity of Huntsville Municipal Court Judge Lonzo Robinson reviews a file in his office at the Public Safety Center on Wheeler Avenue. Robinson was first appointed to …

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City of Huntsville Human Resources leaders celebrate 25 years of

WebByron K. Thomas. Hailing from Tupelo, Mississippi, Byron Thomas is celebrating 25 years with the City of Huntsville. He is currently the Director of Human …

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Keep it cool this summer when it comes to pet health

WebTo calm indoor pets, play some quiet music or leave the TV on to help soften the bangs and booms of nearby fireworks. If you must keep a pet outside during …

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