By Emily Williams Hunger was here in Alabama before the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, research conducted by the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama showed that more than 232,000 children, seniors, veterans and neighbors in Central Alabama are food insecure. When it comes to buying food, many clients stated that they had to choose between buying enough food for their … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Using Your Noodle
Just a guess here, but I’d wager that when you made those masked April emergency runs to the grocery store, you weren’t looking for low-fat ice cream or pizza with cauliflower crust. Let’s face it: no one, not even the healthiest health nut among us, wanted to open his self-isolating refrigerator to find plain yogurt and beet juice. Nope, if ever there was a time for comfort … [Read more...]
‘A Life-changing Experience’: Ted’s Restaurant Finds Gratification in Providing Meals for Heroes
By Rubin E. Grant The owners of Ted’s Restaurant on Southside were more than a little distraught when they received the order that they could serve only curbside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for nearly a month, they have found a rewarding way to keep their wits about them while continuing to serve food. “We have been fortunate to take part in UAB Meals for … [Read more...]
UAB to Begin Offering Mobile Testing for COVID-19
By Emily Williams Officials with the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced on April 27 that the hospital will begin COVID-19 mobile testing operations this week. During a press conference, UAB Vice President of Clinical Operations Jordan DeMoss announced that the new venture is an effort to expand access to testing beyond UAB’s Downtown COVID-19 Testing Site. DeMoss … [Read more...]
Science Still Rules: McWane’s Cabin Fever Series Seeks to Inspire Scientific Minds While Stuck at Home
By Emily Williams The doors of McWane Science Center have been closed to visitors for more than six weeks. There have been no spring break visitors, field trips or families gathering to explore science through educational fun. Last week, McWane celebrated its annual Volunteer Appreciation Week – not within the museum’s walls, but online. Similarly, Earth Day was celebrated … [Read more...]