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Huntsville Hospital Ending Contract With United Healthcare | Oct. 11, 2024 | News 19 at 4 p.m.
SUMMARY: Five hospitals in North Alabama, including Huntsville Hospital, may become out-of-network for United Healthcare insurance holders by year-end due to stalled negotiations. Patients using out-of-network providers may face higher costs, depending on their insurance plans. While similar disputes have occurred in the past, leading to temporary lapses in coverage, resolutions were typically reached. Currently, Huntsville Hospital physicians will remain in-network, and there will be no cost changes for retired teachers or state employees covered by United Healthcare. The hospital declined to comment further on the situation.

Before the end of the year, five North Alabama hospitals could become out of network for United Healthcare insurance holders.
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‘It’s maddening’: Protesters speak out against NIH funding cuts
SUMMARY: Protesters gathered at Railroad Park in Birmingham to oppose federal cuts to NIH funding, which could impact research efforts at UAB. The cuts, amounting to an $80 million annual loss for the university, have sparked concerns among students and researchers. Protesters argue that the cuts threaten jobs and hinder progress in vital research, particularly in areas like cancer treatment. Wendy DeMarco, a 30-year research veteran, highlighted the difficulties in adapting to new funding regulations. Despite outreach to Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, no response was received regarding the protest. The movement continues to gain support across Central Alabama.

‘It’s maddening’: Protesters speak out against NIH funding cuts
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Crestwood To Build New Freestanding Emergency Department | March 7, 2025 | News 19 at 6 p.m.
SUMMARY: Crestwood Medical Center is set to build a new freestanding emergency department in Madison, aimed at improving healthcare access for the rapidly growing population. This facility, located at the intersection of Madison Boulevard and Research Boulevard, will reduce emergency room travel times from 20 minutes to 5 or 10 minutes. The 12,000-square-foot department will be equipped with advanced medical technology, including CT scans, X-rays, and MRIs, and will feature 10 beds, a trauma room, and a full staff of medical professionals. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2025, with a projected opening in summer 2026.

In an emergency, minutes matter. That’s why Crestwood Medical Center is building a new Freestanding Emergency Department in Madison.
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Theodore fire leaves 4 people homeless
SUMMARY: A fire early Friday morning in Theodore, Mobile County, left four people homeless. The blaze completely destroyed the home on Lundy Lane, including the back and one side of the house. The fire department responded around 1:00 a.m., and fortunately, all residents, including homeowner Elizabeth Bush, escaped unharmed. Bush was alerted by a guest who woke her up to the fire. While the fire destroyed personal items like clothes and medicine, Bush remains grateful for her safety, expressing faith in recovery. The fire’s cause is under investigation as she now faces rebuilding her life.

Four people are without a home Friday after an early morning fire destroyed it, according to the Fowl River Volunteer Fire Department.
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