2025 Archives

December

Health and the Holiday Season

November

ADPH Careers: Home Health Nurse

Early Detection and Treatment Helps Prevent Vision Loss in People with Diabetes

October

Don't Mix Household Chemicals

ADPH encourages you to join the #ClearTheCrib #SafeSleepAL challenge

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Protect Your Season: Ask Your Doctor about Respiratory Vaccines

Shellfish growing waters closed

Improving Health Literacy

National Depression Screening Day

Rabies Remains a Public Health Threat

September

ADPH Careers: Bureau of Clinical Laboratories

Additional imported shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination

Horse in Coffee County is confirmed positive for rabies

Celebrate National Fruits and Veggies Month

Newborn Screening

ADPH seeks vendor for Coach Safety database

The State Health Officers of ADPH

August

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month

ADPH Careers: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

July

Use caution to prevent injuries from aggressive dogs and other animals

Extra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses

June

Have a Happy (and Safe) Fourth of July

Practice Safe Selfies

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Men’s Health Month and Week highlight awareness and early detection

Media Statement: Update on Suspected Measles Case in Alabama

Hurricane Preparedness

Shellfish growing waters closed

June is Men's Health Month

May

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Let's Cook, Y'all: The ADPH Guide to Grill Safety

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Shellfish growing waters closed

WIC Income Guidelines increase

Documentary featuring OPERATION WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer Alabama on PBS

April

ADPH to implement testing for STD/HIV privately at home

The Origin of Public Health

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Alabama WIC Program launches the WICShopper Mobile App

Shellfish growing waters reopened

Dog in Pike County tests positive for rabies

Shellfish growing waters closed

Prevent Developing Diabetes; Lifestyle Changes to Consider

Here a Chick, There a Chick, Everywhere a Chick Chick!!!

Celebrate social workers and their many contributions during March

ADPH seeks input on maternal and child healthcare needs

Shellfish growing waters reopened

February

Measles is serious and surging; As vaccination coverage declines, protect others

March is National Nutrition Month

150 Years of Promoting, Protecting, and Improving Alabama's Health

Alabama Department of Public Health celebrates its 150th anniversary

ADPH reminds parents of the importance of measles vaccination

Celebrating 20 years of the Alabama Tobacco Quitline

ADPH investigates a multistate foodborne outbreak associated with oysters

Make Sure Your Children Ride Safely

January

Free radon test kits are offered for Alabama households

Stay safe; extreme cold temperatures can lead to medical emergencies

Improve Your Health by Becoming More Physically Active in 2025