News Systems in play: Russell Medical not seeing rise in those seeking care yet but prepared for spike Cliff Williams / The Outlook Cliff Williams Apr 1, 2020 Russell Medical continues to see a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the area, but its patient load hasn’t increased yet.
News Shipman address concerns over coronavirus Carmen Rodgers Mar 11, 2020 The Tallassee City Schools superintendent Wade Shipman said as concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) rise, the school system closely is mo…
News Local schools take illness precautions Gabrielle Jansen Mar 10, 2020 Although the height of flu season is almost over, local schools are taking the same precautions when it comes to the coronavirus. According to…
News Flu cases spike around Alexander City but it’s not as severe as last season By Jimmy Wigfield Feb 6, 2019 In the middle of December, indications were the flu season in central Alabama, and particularly the Alexander City area, would be mild.
News Big drop in Alexander City flu cases nothing to sneeze at By Jimmy Wigfield Dec 12, 2018 Residents in Alexander City and the surrounding areas are experiencing a dramatic decrease in flu cases so far this season and a local health …
News Flu Season in Full Swing By The Herald Staff Feb 25, 2017 The geographic spread of flu-like illness is up significantly, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health; it’s time to take precaut…
News Local health officials stress flu prevention in wake of recent cases By Staff Reports Jan 6, 2015 With another blast of cold weather bearing down on the Deep South, including Alabama, the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Contr…
News Hospital reports flu is on the rise By Austin Nelson Dec 2, 2013 Russell Medical Center is recommending that citizens take precautions to avoid falling prey to influenza, which has been on the rise in the pa…
News Influenza cases declining since December By Austin Nelson Jan 14, 2013 Health officials across the state and nation are seeing higher than usual levels of influenza. Alabama Department of Public Health reported la…
Opinion If you need one, get one By Staff Reports Dec 26, 2010 If you didn’t get a flu shot this season, you still have a chance to get one before the peak of flu season hits.