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Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions

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October is National SIDS Awareness Month Always follow the ABCs of safe sleep for infants

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Shellfish growing waters closed

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties. Areas I, II, III, IV, V, and VI...

Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state prepare for the possibility of...

October is National SIDS Awareness Month Always follow the ABCs of safe sleep for infants

Sleep-related infant deaths remain a major problem in Alabama. Of the 414 babies who tragically died in 2024, 65 are classified as Sudden...

What to Know About Kratom

A centuries-old herbal extract is the basis for the latest drug of concern for authorities in Alabama and across the country.

Be Safe this Halloween

Halloween Safety Month promotes having fun while taking precautions and prioritizing safety.

Calling all third graders: Enter the Tenth Annual ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest

The Tenth Annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Oral Health...

How to Have a Safe (But Still Spooky) Halloween

ADPH offers tips on having a fun and safe Halloween.

New law will prohibit the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in places where smoking is prohibited

Beginning October 1, Alabama’s Clean Indoor Air Act will expand to include electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and...

Rabies is serious; precautions are advised

ADPH is promoting rabies awareness following a recent CDC report on a national increase in rabies exposures.

Alabama Department of Public Health Home Care Earns 2025 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award

ADPH Home Care has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient...