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Alabama vaccine distribution worst in the nation

January 13, 2021 David Sher 10 Comments

Today’s guest columnist is Frank McPhillips.

When a deadly pandemic collides with exponential growth, the result is frightening. We have reached that point in Alabama, and we must speed up the distribution of vaccines.

During October, roughly 30,000 Alabamians contracted COVID-19. By November, the number rose to 42,500 in one month. In December, the number of cases more than doubled to 111,000. And, January’s cases are rising even faster than December’s. Continue reading Alabama vaccine distribution worst in the nation →

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Did it take a pandemic to ignite Birmingham’s economy?

December 1, 2020 David Sher 4 Comments

Another gorgeous autumn day in Vestavia Hillls — Another gorgeous autumn day in Vestavia Hills

The pandemic hit and unexpectedly a few of my friends’ children moved back home to Birmingham—some temporarily and some permanently.

Cities like New York were in lockdown leaving many unfortunate souls imprisoned in their apartments or condominiums. Continue reading Did it take a pandemic to ignite Birmingham’s economy? →

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Birmingham healthcare to look a lot different

August 25, 2020 David Sher 2 Comments

Will Ferniany, Chief Executive Officer of UAB Health System

Today’s guest columnist is Will Ferniany.

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Health care plays a major role in the Birmingham economy and touches every one of us. With 14 hospitals in the metropolitan area, 12 ambulatory surgery centers in Jefferson County, and hundreds of physicians’ offices, there are more than 63,000 people directly employed in medical/surgical health care in our area. Continue reading Birmingham healthcare to look a lot different →

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Mtn. Brook mom pained by parental social media rants

August 18, 2020 David Sher 6 Comments

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Today’s guest columnist is Caleigh Rathmell Alevy.

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In recent weeks, I have witnessed parents in my community battle on social media as we are approaching the start of the school year. Parents who want the best for their children and will fight to make sure their children get as much of that as possible. Continue reading Mtn. Brook mom pained by parental social media rants →

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What Birmingham can learn from a once dirty smoggy neighbor

August 11, 2020 David Sher 21 Comments

Source: RockCity.com — Source: SeeRockCity.com

Chattanooga saw the future and acted.

Now it’s Birmingham’s turn.

While we’re in the midst of a pandemic, it’s time for Birmingham to stop, take a breath, and develop a bold vision. Continue reading What Birmingham can learn from a once dirty smoggy neighbor →

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High stakes–How to open Alabama schools

July 14, 2020 David Sher 2 Comments

Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Karim I. Budhwani.

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Many parents, teachers, and administrators are agonizing over the safety of students and ultimately their loved ones as Alabama schools open in the next few weeks. Continue reading High stakes–How to open Alabama schools →

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Hoover and Mountain Brook not immune from Coronavirus

June 26, 2020 David Sher 16 Comments

Today’s guest columnist is Frank McPhillips.

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If you live in a leafy over-the-mountain community, you might think you have nothing to worry about when it comes to COVID-19.

The argument goes like this: the coronavirus won’t bother me because I don’t belong to an at-risk population. Continue reading Hoover and Mountain Brook not immune from Coronavirus →

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