Health

American Cancer Society urges communities to "Paint the town purple"

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Thursday, March 28th, 2:13 pm

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LifeSouth dealing with serious blood shortage

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 3:41pm

LifeSouth dealing with serious blood shortage

Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - LifeSouth is sounding the alarm - they need blood donations, and they need them soon.

The company is in the grips of an emergency shortage that's now stretched out over a week and a half. They've been asking for help for several days, and there has been a response, but LifeSouth Vice President J.B. Bowles says now is the time to fill the tanks. . "Our goal is to have our hospitals fully stocked and for us to have a five to seven-day supply of all blood types to resupply them. We haven't reached that, yet.

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Flu shot clinic coming to Lawrence County

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 12:02pm

Flu shot clinic coming to Lawrence County

The Lawrence County Health Department is hosting an all day flu clinic on November 6.

It will be in the community room of the Health Department on Highway 157 in Moulton.

Shots will be available from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

There is no charge for people with Medicare, Blue Advantage, or Medicaid. If you do not have insurance the fee is $5.00.

Call 256-974-1411 for more information

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Preparing for the 9th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 19th, 2012, 1:56pm

Preparing for the 9th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

9th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run features a record 6,000 participants!

Presented by Huntsville Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Track Club

The Liz Hurley Ribbon Run, benefiting the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, unites our community as runners from across North Alabama and beyond rally together in the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds will be used to provide enhancements for mammography machines at the Huntsville Hospital Breast Center, and a digital breast mammography machine at the Breast Center’s new satellite location on the Madison Hospital campus.

What’s Happening Friday Evening, Oct. 19

Location: Valley Bend at Jones Farm Shopping Center (Carl T. Jones Dr.)

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Law firm participates in Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 5:12pm

Law firm participates in Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

The Stephens Millirons Law Firm in Huntsville is participating in the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run and they're excited to show support and raise awareness. The team has raised $680 to date and have recruited 33 participants.

They are running for a friend, a former employee of the firm who has battled chemotherapy and has had a double mastectomy this year and will be having surgery Wednesday to remove a tumor on her brain.

They will all have her in their hearts for the run. Also, a family member of an employee just found out that she was stage three with breast cancer.

Registration for the run is closed after the race reached its max 6,000 participants Friday. If you missed out on the registration, you can still support a runner or make a donation at this website.

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Hospital system conducting assessment

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 9:51am

Huntsville Hospital is conducting a Community Health Assessment across North Alabama.

This assessment will take place over the next several months. It includes an online public survey and feed back from local physicians. Hospital officials will also look at data from local, state and national health agencies.

The comprehensive report will be released during the first quarter of 2013.

Reports will be produced from the following counties: Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, and Jackson

Click here to take part in the online survey.

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Lite It Up Pink North Alabama

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 9:54am

This October breast cancer awareness month is taking on a whole new meaning to me. A good friend, someone I've known since I was a child, is undergoing a double mastectomy as I type. She's young, in her mid-30's, further proof breast cancer doesn't play favorites.

She's the second friend I've watched battle breast cancer in the past five years.

In college I watched my friend and 5 p.m anchor, Liz, fight a very public battle. Little did I know, years later I'd watch her council hundreds of women fighting the same fight.

By purchasing a pink bulb, you are helping raise money for equipment needed to detect breast cancer.

But when you Lite It Up Pink, you are doing more than raising money. You are showing support to the women fighting breast cancer. You are helping remember those who lost the battle.

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