MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama legislative committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that would make it a felony to treat transgender youth with puberty-blockers, hormone therapy, or surgery. The House Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday afternoon public hearing on the Senate-passed bill. Alabama is one of at least eight states where conservative lawmakers are pushing…
A hospital in Dothan says it’s suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take other safety steps. Some hospitals already have canceled elective surgeries and other procedures. The Alabama Hospital Association says intensive care…
A controversial bill that would ban doctors and pharmacist from issuing gender changing and puberty locking drugs to children under 18, with or without their parents consent is makings its way through the state house. “This bill would obstruct an Alabama parents authority to determine that child’s healthcare,” says Cynthia Lamar Hart, parent of a transgender minor. Representative Wes Allen…
“Tua underwent successful surgery on his right hip Monday morning in Houston. The procedure went as planned, and he is resting comfortably. Tua’s prognosis is excellent, and we expect him to make a full recovery. He will return to Tuscaloosa in the next several days to begin his rehab.” Dr. Lyle Cain Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic…
Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa underwent hip surgery Monday morning. Tua injured his hip Saturday in Alabama’s matchup with Mississippi State. We’re told the Alabama Quarterback’s surgery was successful. NEW: Statement on Tua Tagovailoa surgery this morning. @ALNewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/sqpHGJDezr — Andrew James (@AndrewJamesNews) November 18, 2019 “Tua underwent successful surgery on his right hip Monday morning in Houston. The procedure went…
