by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYEAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — April was a busy month at East Alabama Health (EAH). EAH EMPLOYEES EARN FELLOWSHIPS, RECOGNITION FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Three East Alabama Health employees have been recognized for their exceptional commitment and...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THEMEDICAL ASSOCIATIONOF THE STATE OF ALABAMA MONTGOMERY — Alabama physicians are commending the Food and Drug Administration’s decision last week to allow a nasal spray version of Narcan to be available as over-the-counter medication. “Making Narcan...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month across Alabama. It is estimated that more than 16,000 people are living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
East Alabama Event Raises Autism Awareness BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — East Alabama’s 12th annual Going Blue for Autism event is slated for this Saturday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The city of Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
Families who have experienced recent loss gathered for the Compassus-sponsored event “Light the Night,” March 23, below the Bethany House around the fountain in memory of their loved ones. Chaplain James “Q” Smith offered words of encouragement...
