About Us

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the state's primary health agency.

Alabama law designates the State Committee of Public Health as an advisory board to the state in all medical, sanitation, and public health matters. The State Committee of Public Health meets monthly. The State Health Officer is empowered to act on behalf of the State Committee of Public Health when the committee is not in session.

More than 145 years ago, medical leaders in Alabama advocated constitutional authority to oversee matters of public health. The purpose of the authority was to develop a system of hygiene to preserve and prolong life, plan an educational program for all people on the rules of healthful existence, and determine a way to enforce health laws for the welfare of all people.

Learn more about ADPH by visiting the following links:

• Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Plan
• Alabama's Health Blog featuring news releases, events, and publications
• Programs and Services