North Alabama AHEC

10/09/2026

Happening tomorrow! Get out and be educated about the available resources for our seniors.

Food. Prizes. Answers to your health questions. What's not to love? 😊

Join VIPcare for the Decatur Senior Resource Fair!

📅 Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
🕑 2-4 p.m.
📍 Decatur-Morgan County Tourism Building, 350 Market St. NE, Decatur, AL

What's happening:
🩺 "Doc Talk" with Dr. Richard Gonzales of VIPcare
💳 Medicare overview with Ashley Collier
🧠 "Understanding Alzheimer's" with Billy Curtis
🍽️ Food safety class with Susan Hill
🤝 Senior resources and volunteer talk with Jasmine Harden
🏘️ Senior programs overview with Kristy Harris

⚠️ Seats are limited. Click "Going" or comment "RSVP" below to save your spot. Questions or want to RSVP over the phone? Call Jessica Hart at 256-993-9273.

Thank you to our partners: Alzheimer's Association, Alabama Extension and Community Action Partnership

10/06/2026

Winston County protect yourself and your family.

Protect yourself this flu season! Stop by the Winston County Health Department on October 30 from 8 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm, or while supplies last, for our flu shot clinic. Please bring your insurance card and ID.

10/05/2026

This month we are celebrating Dental Hygiene Month by sharing why smiles matter.

Tooth decay is an infection that should be taken seriously. The bacteria that cause the infection can spread to your child’s ears, sinuses, and lungs. They can even cause life-threatening infections in the heart and brain.

Teach your child to brush their teeth two times every day. Talk to your dental care provider about dental sealants to help prevent cavities.

10/05/2026

Happening later this month! Mark your calendars.

10/05/2026

If you know a senior or disabled adult in Marshall or Jackson County who could use some extra help paying for rent or utility expenses, please share the information about this outreach event!

The Catholic Center of Concern-Huntsville, one of our partner agencies, will be at St. Williams Catholic Church in Guntersville on Oct. 15 taking applications for assistance. Please read the details carefully to understand who qualifies and what you need to bring.

10/05/2026

For our seniors and their families!

VIPCare will be hosting a FREE Community Event for seniors next week!

Friday, October 9 from 2-4 PM
Decatur-MorganCounty of Tourism Building
350 Market Street NE, Decatur, AL 35602

CAPNA's Senior Companions Program Director, Jasmine Harden, will be speaking from 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM on local programs available for seniors.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments, exciting door prizes, and fun raffles while learning about senior programs and resources available in our community, along with valuable health education and wellness information.

Seats are limited so call Jessica Hart at 256-993-9273 to save your seat!

10/05/2026

It's that time! Go protect yourself and family!

10/05/2026

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences has been awarded $7.27 million in federal grant funding to prepare students for healthcare careers and strengthen the workforce serving Alabama’s rural communities.

10/01/2026

This month we are joining with America’s ToothFairy to spread awareness of the importance of healthy smiles! Visit MySmileMatters.org to learn more.

Many people believe that you don’t need to take care of primary teeth because they will eventually fall out, but baby teeth matter! If left untreated, tooth decay becomes painful and can spread to permanent teeth. Plus, the early loss of primary teeth causes spacing issues that lead to crooked adult teeth.

Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they emerge to establish healthy habits that will last into adulthood.