Darlene Traffanstedt

[Alabama High School Athletic Association @AHSAAnow]

A True Legend and AHSAA Hall of Famer Passes Away https://t.co/VRYgejjbRC

[AL.com Birmingham @ALcomBirmingham]

For any professional and family thinking about moving here, I want to share with you the real story of what life is like here, beyond the happily ever after. https://t.co/4fljL7B7yq

[Alabama Department of Mental Health @ALMentalHealth]

Alabama and the nation continue to decrease overdose deaths for the 3rd year in a row - Learn more https://t.co/J9biLGCOsg

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

"Medicine can have extraordinary meaning. But it cannot substitute for being present in your own life."

In #APieceofMyMind, a psychiatrist and residency program director reflects on an unexpected #LungCancer diagnosis.

https://t.co/V3Tae6P6mU

[JCDH @jcdhtweets]

Today kicks off National Public Health Week (April 6–12)! Take a moment to read the article below and see how Jefferson County’s health has improved over the last year. https://t.co/6FOKu3elmh

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

Urgent Alert: Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10x more potent than fentanyl, is infiltrating the illicit drug supply and linked to rising overdoses across multiple states. Not detectable by fentanyl test strips—tiny amounts can be deadly. Know the risks and seek help if needed. #OpioidEpidemic #StaySafe
Read more: https://t.co/7OmEsJl0iV

[TheBirminghamTimes @BhamTimes]

The Jefferson County Department of Health (#JCDH) marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on Sunday, August 31. #IOAD is a global campaign held annually to raise overdose awareness, and promote strategies to prevent further tragedy. @jcdhtweets

https://t.co/Ivlg2bFo7F

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

I have sworn in Bo Offord as the commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency.

I am confident of his leadership, and I look forward to it as he assumes this new role. #alpolitics

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

I have appointed Bo Offord to serve as commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency.

He has the necessary expertise to ensure the Agency remains on the sound footing Commissioner Stephanie Azar established. I look forward to his leadership. #alpolitics

https://t.co/AnuKxZxjXl

[NCHS @NCHStats]

For combined years 2021–2023, fetal mortality rates for fetal deaths at 24 weeks and greater were highest (above 5.00) in Mississippi (6.05) and Alabama (5.07) https://t.co/0mgJzLtBwM

[Alabama Daily News @ALDailyNews]

Alabama Medicaid leaders are launching new initiatives, including a $16.5M federal grant and faster care access, to combat the state’s high infant and maternal mortality rates.
#ALPolitics

https://t.co/4AaHboEQi0

[Robert Centor MD MACP 🇮🇱 @medrants]

#UncleBob proudly presents

Annals On Call - Lack of Control and Physician Burnout @AnnalsofIM https://t.co/uDrtv10ufb
featuring Dr. Chris Sinsky

Please share with every administrator you know.

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

⏪ To last February, when I saw CDC’s overdose prevention investments in action in Jefferson Co, AL. Big thanks to @jcdhtweets, @ALPublicHealth @rrcbham, @UABEmergencyMed for sharing their data-driven work to connect folks to care & save lives!

[Darlene Traffanstedt @dtraffanstedt]

Grateful that Alabama was selected as one of the 15 states receiving support to improve maternal health outcomes.

[CMS Innovation Center @CMSinnovates]

CMS has selected 15 states to join the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model and help improve outcomes and experiences for mothers and their newborns enrolled in #Medicaid and #CHIP. Learn more: https://t.co/gQSY0kMEdY
#MaternalCare

[Alabama Department of Mental Health @ALMentalHealth]

#Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse an opioid #overdose. This International Overdose Awareness Day, help protect your loved ones from a fatal overdose by keeping lifesaving naloxone with you & at home.

#EndOverdose
#IOAD2024

[Hands On - UWCA @UWCAHandsOn]

On the first day of school, every child should feel safe, welcome, and prepared for success. However, more than 63% of students begin the school year without the basic resources, and 90% of educators spend their own money to provide supplies for underserved students.

[Darlene Traffanstedt @dtraffanstedt]

My amazing friend wrote a book and I am so proud of her! She Took a Turn: A Memoir of Climbing over Guardrails into Growth https://t.co/5ebNJY3opL is out today! Kristi and I grew up together-she is an amazing writer and I know we are all in for a great read. #Amazon

[Darlene Traffanstedt @dtraffanstedt]

After years of increases, Jefferson County sees a decline in overdose fatalities https://t.co/B98ZrA3IVP #WBHM

[Darlene Traffanstedt @dtraffanstedt]

@DrEllenEaton @suzannetsmith You both did an amazing job today! Thankful for the work you do!

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

Today, @DrGupta46, an alumnus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, delivered the 2024 Carole W. Samuelson Endowed Lecture in Public Health Practice at the UAB School of Public Health. @UABNews @uabsoph