SUMMARY: Alabama is actively aiding recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in states like Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. With cities like Asheville struggling with no power, food, or services, organizations such as Alabama Power and the American Red Cross have stepped in. Alabama Power is mobilizing over 950 personnel and 500 local contractors to restore electricity in 11 Georgia cities. Meanwhile, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and essential services to those displaced by the hurricane. Their collaborative efforts highlight the importance of community support during this recovery process, addressing immediate needs for affected families.

After Hurricane Helene brought devastation to states like Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, some cities need all the help they can get.

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SUMMARY: Orlando Health has officially acquired the majority interest in the Brookwood Baptist Health Network, marking the first significant ownership change since 1977. The transition was celebrated with a system-wide event, where Orlando Health reassured that patients would not notice immediate changes. The focus will now shift to engaging with the community, employees, and physicians to develop plans that ensure a positive impact moving forward. The Brookwood network includes five hospitals spread across central Alabama, including Walker Baptist and Kinston Baptist, as Orlando Health welcomes them into its family.

Brookwood Baptist Health’s five hospitals have a new majority owner

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SUMMARY: Carabel Health and Wellness Center, a skilled nursing facility in Mobile, coordinated with its sister facility in Carabel, Florida, to safely transport 56 residents ahead of Hurricane Halen. The Mobile facility sent passenger vans and buses for a 4-hour journey, where residents were welcomed with hot meals upon arrival. While many residents expressed gratitude for their safety, they also mourned leaving family behind in Florida. Administrator Scott Hayes emphasized the importance of evacuation plans for natural disasters, and assured that state agencies were involved in ensuring resident safety. The Mobile facility can accommodate 174 beds, with 110 reserved for Florida evacuees.

A skilled nursing facility in Mobile coordinated with their other facility in Carrabelle, Florida, to bring 56 residents to Mobile ahead of Hurricane Helene.

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