Big lifestyle changes of any kind—much less, those brought on by a pandemic—can take a toll on your mental health. Things are tough right now, and if you’re struggling, know you don’t have to go through it alone. Here are…
You may have heard Dr. Anthony Fauci yesterday talking about promising results from a clinical trial using a drug called remdesivir to treat COVID-19. What is Remdesivir, what does this result mean, and what does Birmingham’s own UAB have to…
UAB is making strides to keep patients safe and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Get all of the details on UAB’s new specialized COVID clinic open now in downtown Birmingham, plus find out how you can contribute to the…
Typically, urgent care facilities treat patients with illnesses or injuries that require immediate care but don’t require an emergency room. While most Birmingham urgent care facilities are still providing in-person screenings, many are now offering Telemedicine services, either online or…
With live shows postponed and our local music venues closed, local Birmingham musicians are being hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some simple ways to support your favorite local acts right now.
By now you’ve no doubt come across *inventive* ways people across the globe are combatting shortages of face masks while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how students at The Altamont School in Birmingham have created the ultimate crafty solution.
BhamStrong, Birmingham’s resiliency movement, just launched a new program that not only means employment for Birmingham residents, but also provides much-needed services in the wake of COVID-19. Apply Now.
“It’s amazing—it’s beyond impressive,” said Dr. Pankaj Arora at a daily briefing regarding UAB’s new clinical trial for COVID-19. UAB is selected to begin enrolling patients in a groundbreaking study using inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to treat patients with severe…
Let’s face it. We’ve got a lot more time on our hands nowadays. Remember when we would try to monitor our screentime? That went out the door as soon as quarantine started. Luckily, with help from some of the team,…
Anyone else in need of a little pick-me-up? We are trying to think positive thoughts, which includes daydreaming of all the things we will do once we can leave the house. Here are the activities the Bham Now team is…
For the first time in years, social distancing is allowing us to slow down. The pandemic has broken every barrier and shown that we are truly all in this together. It’s the perfect time to reflect and refocus our thoughts…
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus), one of the biggest concerns is whether or not the virus will overpower our healthcare infrastructure. The United States only has a set number of hospital beds—if those are filled, where will additional…
Anyone else in need of a little pick-me-up? Here’s how the Bham Now team is surviving (and possibly thriving) after two weeks of social distancing in Birmingham.
A little over a century ago, the world was rocked by the Spanish Flu—a deadly influenza pandemic that lasted from January 1918 to December 1920. Similar to COVID-19, the Spanish Flu eventually made its way to Birmingham. But how did…
Anyone else in need of a little pick-me-up? Here’s how the Bham Now team is surviving (and possibly thriving) after one week of social distancing in Birmingham.
