2017 News Releases

December

News Releases

ADPH alerts Alabamians of increased flu activity

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  • December 29, 2017
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ADPH investigates mumps outbreak in Russell County

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  • December 29, 2017
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There is no downside to quitting tobacco

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  • December 28, 2017
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Alabama experiences significant flu activity this season

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  • December 18, 2017
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'Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo campaign open to third graders statewide

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  • December 12, 2017
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Alabama public water systems receive water fluoridation quality awards

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  • December 7, 2017
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Dr. John Waits of Centreville is 2017 National Rural Health Day ‘Community Star’

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  • December 6, 2017

November

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Public Health investigates teen diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis

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  • November 21, 2017
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ADPH encourages HPV vaccination, teen video contest announced

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  • November 21, 2017
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Infant mortality rate in Alabama increases in 2016

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  • November 16, 2017
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ADPH seeks Pharmacy Benefits Management proposals

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  • November 14, 2017
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Alabama Department of Public Health supports CDC’s new Be Antibiotics Aware educational effort

  • November 13, 2017
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Great American Smokeout is November 16

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  • November 13, 2017
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Alabama to celebrate National Rural Health Day November 16

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  • November 8, 2017
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Hepatitis A investigation in Anniston complete

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  • November 7, 2017
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November is American Diabetes Month®

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  • November 3, 2017
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Alabama’s hospitals report significantly fewer healthcare-associated infections

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  • November 1, 2017

October

News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health announces stroke system expansion in Alabama

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  • October 30, 2017
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Rabid raccoon in Montgomery prompts heightened rabies warning

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  • October 25, 2017
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ADPH continues investigation of gastrointestinal illness

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  • October 20, 2017
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ADPH works on screening and follow-up of TB case at Troy University

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  • October 19, 2017
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Prevent tooth decay this Halloween

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  • October 17, 2017
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ADPH investigates gastrointestinal illnesses

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  • October 17, 2017
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Final Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinic at Calhoun County Health Department

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  • October 13, 2017
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Shellfish growing areas reopened

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  • October 13, 2017
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Rural Americans are much more likely to die in motor vehicle crashes; Alabamians urged to wear seat belts

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  • October 11, 2017
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Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Anniston

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  • October 10, 2017
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • October 6, 2017
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Updated STD case numbers reported for Etowah County

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  • October 6, 2017

September

News Releases

STD cases reported in Etowah County

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  • September 29, 2017
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Public Health Advisory lifted for Big Wills Creek

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  • September 29, 2017
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Do not handle bats; pets in Mobile exposed to rabies

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  • September 27, 2017
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Public Health Advisory issued for Big Wills Creek

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  • September 25, 2017
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • September 21, 2017
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Annual flu shots recommended for those 6 months of age and older

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  • September 15, 2017
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Take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquitoes

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  • September 12, 2017
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Follow hurricane safety precautions

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  • September 11, 2017
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Naloxone kits to be made available to first responders through district attorneys statewide

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  • September 8, 2017
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WIC Program seeks public comment about 2018 State Plan

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  • September 1, 2017

August

News Releases

Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • August 30, 2017
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ADPH Tobacco Prevention calls for funding applications

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  • August 30, 2017
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Protective measures are urged to fight West Nile virus

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  • August 25, 2017
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Serious infectious disease network launched

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  • August 23, 2017
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Area reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • August 17, 2017
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Public Health warns of increased pertussis cases in Alabama

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  • August 14, 2017
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ADPH seeks high-impact, science-based proposals for HIV/AIDS risk reduction, health promotion

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  • August 11, 2017
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • August 7, 2017
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Public Health encourages vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month

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  • August 1, 2017

July

News Releases

ADPH tracks mosquito activity through trapping at locations throughout the state

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  • July 28, 2017
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Modify your activities to avoid heat-related illnesses

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  • July 14, 2017
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • July 14, 2017
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Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2017 Fish Consumption Advisories

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  • July 10, 2017
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Avoid entering bodies of water if you have cuts or abrasions

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  • July 7, 2017
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Your voice matters - new Alabama mothers encouraged to complete PRAMS survey

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  • July 5, 2017

June

News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

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  • June 22, 2017
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Shellfish growing areas closed

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  • June 21, 2017
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Law allows Alabama students to apply sunscreen at school

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  • June 8, 2017

May

News Releases

WIC income guidelines increase: Are you eligible for WIC?

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  • May 31, 2017
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ADPH closes norovirus outbreak investigation associated with baseball tournament

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  • May 25, 2017
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Town of Centre Water Works and Sewer Board’s recent elevated perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) levels

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  • May 23, 2017
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ADPH continues pertussis investigation in East Alabama

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  • May 22, 2017
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Ensure healthy and safe swimming this season

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  • May 19, 2017
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ADPH investigates outbreak in Montgomery

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  • May 17, 2017
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Be aware that all bodies of water can pose health risks

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  • May 15, 2017
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ADPH recognizes World Hypertension Day

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  • May 10, 2017
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ADPH continues to investigate outbreak associated with college baseball tournament

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  • May 9, 2017
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Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Fun Walk set for May 12 at the State Capitol

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  • May 8, 2017
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ADPH investigates pertussis outbreak in East Alabama

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  • May 4, 2017

April

News Releases

Identification required to request Alabama restricted vital records

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  • April 25, 2017
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • April 20, 2017
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Free prostate cancer screening offered on April 22 at Sumter County Health Department

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  • April 18, 2017
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Rabid cat and raccoon in Shelby County prompt heightened rabies warning

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  • April 14, 2017
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Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • April 10, 2017

March

News Releases

Alabama public health social workers honored with statewide awards

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  • March 24, 2017
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Diabetes Alert Day®, March 28, focuses on risk factors of prediabetes and diabetes

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  • March 23, 2017
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ADPH updates mercaptan status for Eight Mile residents

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  • March 15, 2017
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Alabama receives $50,000 from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign to improve infant sleep environments

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  • March 2, 2017

February

News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health investigates mumps at the University of Alabama

  • February 23, 2017
News Releases

Quit the spit during ‘Through With Chew Week’

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  • February 14, 2017
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Alabama experiences high influenza-like illness activity; flu shots still recommended

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  • February 14, 2017
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • February 2, 2017

January

News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • January 29, 2017
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ADPH participates in Wear Red Day®

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  • January 26, 2017
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Areas reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • January 19, 2017
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Indelible Catering no longer authorized to cater in Alabama

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  • January 18, 2017
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Scale Back Alabama kicks off its 11th year

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  • January 8, 2017
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Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • January 2, 2017