Scientists Release Groundbreaking Discovery Linked to Cancer Research

A recent search by HudsonAlpha Center for Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha) scientists has yielded the discovery of a gene that holds the potential to reverse chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer.  In the United States, cancer treatments and survival rates are met with two significant challenges: metastasis and chemoresistance. Additionally, cancer is the second leading cause of death, falling […]

WellStone Breaks Ground on Madison County’s First Inpatient Mental Health Center for Children

Construction crews broke ground this week on an inpatient mental health crisis care  center for children and adolescents. The 24-bed, 12,000 sq. ft. facility will be the first of its kind in  Madison County. The pediatric wing will be adjacent to WellStone Emergency Services (WES), which  opened in its new state-of-the-art facility last fall on […]

UAH College of Nursing receives $100K gift from Bryant Bank

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced Bryant Bank has made a gift of $100,000 to the UAH College of Nursing (CON) for this year. This current disbursement to the College represents an annual gift as part of a total pledge of $3 million over […]

CFD Research Partners with OtherLeft Ventures to Launch TheraVista Health

On Monday, February 06, Huntsville’s CFD Research Corporation announced the launch of a new digital health company, TheraVista Health Inc., focused on the physical therapy market.  The new corporation is a joint venture between CFD Research and OtherLeft Ventures. Alongside this announcement, TheraVista Health launched a new platform that digitizes traditional vestibular exercises into fun […]

Wellstone to Host Valentine’s Hiring Event

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Mental health and substance abuse remain the number one health concern across the  state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health professionals makes it difficult to meet growing  demand. That’s why WellStone is inviting mental healthcare professionals to “find their perfect career  match” at its upcoming Valentine’s Hiring Event. Individuals can visit […]

Healthcare Quality Expands with Continued City, Regional Growth

HUNTSVILLE, AL – As Huntsville continues to witness a population boom and the rapid expansion of business, one part of the recipe that has created the city’s explosion is likely at the top of the ingredient list. Healthcare quality. Shane Davis, city Director of Urban and Economic Development, lists this as one factor spurring Huntsville’s […]

Collaboration to Improve Lung Cancer Screening for African Americans Led by UAH Nursing Graduate Student

A Huntsville Hospital project to determine and overcome barriers to lung cancer screening participation experienced by African Americans is being led by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) graduate student who is pursuing her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree at UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System. Originally from St. Louis, […]

CFD Research Donates $35k to Huntsville Hospital Foundation

HUNTSVILLE, AL – For the past five years, CFD Research has held its annual CFD Research-Liz Hurley Golf Classic to benefit the top technology needs of Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center through the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and its Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund. This year’s event was the most successful yet with the number of participants […]

Art, Fitness Blend for Unique Workout at John Hunt Park

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Mayor Tommy Battle will join two others in headlining a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Huntsville’s first outdoor fitness court. The City of Huntsville and Arts Huntsville will officially open the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Fitness Court® public art installation at John Hunt Park with the ceremony today at 2 p.m. […]

Mayor Finley Celebrates Madison in State of the City Address

On Friday, November 4, the bright lights of Toyota Field and the lively sound of the James Clemens High School Jazz Band welcomed local residents to Celebrate Madison, a celebration of Madison’s past, present and future.  Presented by Meta and organized by the Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Celebrate Madison Committee, major sponsors for […]