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Coverage of healthcare access from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Atmore Emergency room entrance at a community hospital, illustrating Atmore Community Hospital's continued 24-hour emergency services during Chapter 11 restructuring

Atmore’s Only Hospital Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring While Emergency Room Stays Open Around the Clock

James Bullard, July 13, 2026July 14, 2026

Atmore Community Hospital has entered Chapter 11 restructuring in federal bankruptcy court, but the 49-bed facility says its emergency department, staff and appointments will continue without interruption.

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Baldwin County People sitting together in a support group meeting

USA Health Launches Two New Monthly Cancer Support Groups in Mobile and Fairhope

James Bullard, March 29, 2023

USA Health’s Mitchell Cancer Institute has started two new monthly cancer support groups, one in Mobile focused on colorectal cancer and a general group in Fairhope, to help patients and families.

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Local News Surgical team performing a procedure in a hospital operating room

Ascension Providence Hospital Resumes Elective Surgeries in Mobile

James Bullard, May 1, 2020

Ascension Providence Hospital in Mobile began a phased resumption of elective surgeries and non-urgent procedures on May 4, adding COVID-19 screening, visitor limits and other safeguards as Alabama eases its restrictions.

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Local News Residents gather in a meeting hall to listen to local officials at a community town hall

Mobile-Area Democratic Lawmakers Set Town Hall Ahead of 2019 Legislative Session

James Bullard, February 20, 2019

Five Mobile-area Democratic lawmakers will host a town hall Thursday at Williamson High School to hear constituents’ concerns ahead of the 2019 legislative session.

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