The Alabama Department of Public Health's 2021 Annual Report summarizes a year of objectives and accomplishments, including the opening of a new public health laboratory, advances in telehealth services and remote benefits for WIC, and the ongoing COVID-19 response.
From the opening letter addressed to Governor Kay Ivey, written by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris:
"In the past 2 years of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, our compassionate, committed, dedicated, and resilient public health professionals have worked diligently to promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health. We appreciate your support as we work with you and our other partners to enjoy the healthy Alabama we envision."