Grandview Health to gain majority ownership in Vestavia surgery center
Grandview Health, an affiliate of Community Health Systems, has signed an agreement to acquire majority ownership in the Surgical Institute of Alabama at 1021 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, giving Grandview Health four outpatient surgery centers. The Surgical Institute of Alabama, founded by Dr. Swaid Swaid, per
Alabama State beats FAMU for SWAC Championship
Alabama State cruises through the tournament with four straight wins. The post Alabama State beats FAMU for SWAC Championship appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Junior League of Birmingham member receives international leadership award
Jennifer Ludwick, a member of the Junior League of Birmingham, recently received international recognition after being named the recipient of The Rising Star Award by The Association of Junior Leagues International. The award was presented during the organization’s annual awards banquet in Indianapolis and recognizes n
OxyMed relocates to new U.S. 280 location
OxyMed, a locally owned provider of durable medical equipment and sleep therapy products, has relocated to 13521 Old Highway 280, Suite 249 in Birmingham. The company specializes in products and services designed to help customers improve sleep and respiratory health, including CPAP and BiPAP equipment, oxygen therapy
A decade after launching, Eugene’s Hot Chicken shows no signs of cooling down
On any given day at Eugene’s Hot Chicken in Hoover, the line forms with a certain expectation. Some come chasing heat. Others come for the hype. But what they get, according to founder Zebbie Carney, is something deeper than spice. “We bring more than just heat,” Carney said. “We...
Orthopedic surgeon offers advice to be safe in the water over the holiday weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As many people are spending Memorial Day weekend at lakes and pools, one UAB orthopedic surgeon says a few simple precautions can help prevent serious injuries. While appearing on Good Day Alabama Saturday, Dr. Amit Momaya said they see an uptick in water-related injuried this time...
Alabama apartment complex avoids water cutoff, but residents question management
A Birmingham area apartment complex paid its overdue water bill this week, avoiding a threatened service disconnection that had alarmed residents. Central Alabama Water spokesperson John Matson said the Brook Highland complex paid its bill on Thursday and the water will not be shut off. The payment came after the...
Irondale ponders action on data centers, street parking
The City of Irondale held an Ordinance Committee meeting Wednesday evening to address community concerns over potential data centers, even as city officials stressed they are not currently pursuing any such projects.
Cahaba Valley Rd closed after serious crash, responders on the scene in Shelby County
Emergency responders are on the site of what is reported to be a "serious traffic accident." The Shelby County Sheriff's Office posted that there was a crash on Cahaba Valley Road at Eagle Crest Drive. Cahaba Valley Rd is shut down as of now. Drivers are being advised to find...
1 injured in Birmingham Sunday shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was injured after a shooting in Birmingham Sunday. According to Birmingham Police, the victim in the shooting suffered non-life-threatening injures. At this time, details are limited. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available. Get news alerts in the App
