Health

Here you will find a selection of posts from all sections of Alabama's Health, plus information about monthly health observances, highlights of ADPH programs and services, and more.

January 2025 Health Observances

 

Recent Posts

Health News Releases

Two third graders selected winners of the 2025 ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ competition

  • Newsroom
  • January 7, 2025
Health News Releases

Stay safe; extreme cold temperatures can lead to medical emergencies

  • Newsroom
  • January 7, 2025
State Health Officer Health

Improve Your Health by Becoming More Physically Active in 2025

  • Newsroom
  • January 6, 2025
Community Health

The Alabama Department of Public Health 2024 Year In Review

  • Newsroom
  • December 20, 2024
News Releases Health

‘For Every Body’ campaign seeks to address key health challenges for Alabamians

  • Newsroom
  • December 16, 2024
Education Health

Be Careful with Cleaners

  • Newsroom
  • December 10, 2024
State Health Officer Health

Avoid Potentially Hazardous Toys This Holiday Season

  • Newsroom
  • December 2, 2024
Health Education

The ADPH Guide to Healthy Holidays

  • Newsroom
  • November 25, 2024
Health News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health Maternal Mortality Review Program Launches the CDC’s Hear Her Campaign

  • Newsroom
  • November 21, 2024
Community News Releases Health

Joseph Marchant recognized as Alabama’s ‘Community Star’ on National Rural Health Day

  • Newsroom
  • November 21, 2024
Health News Releases

‘Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress’ is World AIDS Day theme

  • Newsroom
  • November 20, 2024
Events Health News Releases

Smokers urged to make November 21 their quit day

  • Newsroom
  • November 15, 2024
News Releases Health

Infant mortality rate in Alabama increases in 2023

  • Newsroom
  • November 14, 2024
Health

Raising Awareness in Movember/No-Shave November

  • Newsroom
  • November 13, 2024
State Health Officer Health Community

Say thanks and recognize public health professionals on Public Health Thank You Day

  • Newsroom
  • November 4, 2024
Health News Releases

ADPH continues taking measures to prevent potential human exposure after kitten confirmed positive for rabies

  • Newsroom
  • October 28, 2024
Health News Releases

Kitten in Lee County tests positive for rabies; several individuals were exposed

  • Newsroom
  • October 24, 2024
Health Education

Looking After Your Emotional Well-Being

  • Newsroom
  • October 24, 2024
News Releases Community Health

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to serve as new ASTHO president

  • Newsroom
  • October 24, 2024
News Releases Health

Alabama health organizations encourage Alabamians to ask their physician about immunizations for fall and winter

  • Newsroom
  • October 18, 2024
Community Careers Health

ADPH Careers: Disease Intervention Specialist

  • Newsroom
  • October 17, 2024
Events News Releases Health

'Share Your Smile With Alabama’ Photo Contest Returns for 2025

  • Newsroom
  • October 8, 2024
Community Health Careers

ADPH Careers: Licensure and Certification Surveyors

  • Newsroom
  • October 7, 2024
Health News Releases

Houston County Health Department to hold drive-through flu clinic October 7

  • Newsroom
  • October 3, 2024
State Health Officer Health

Statewide Program Promotes Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

  • Newsroom
  • October 1, 2024
News Releases Health

Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in northeast Alabama October 1-20

  • Newsroom
  • September 30, 2024
News Releases Health

Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions

  • Newsroom
  • September 26, 2024
Health Community News Releases

Butler County Health Department announces opening of modular unit on Airport Road following fire

  • Newsroom
  • September 25, 2024
News Releases Health

ADPH announces Clear the Crib Challenge to combat sleep-related infant deaths

  • Newsroom
  • September 25, 2024
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters reopened

  • Newsroom
  • September 24, 2024
Education Health

What You Need to Know About Avian Flu

  • Newsroom
  • September 18, 2024
Health News Releases

Prevent mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding sites around the home after storm events

  • Newsroom
  • September 17, 2024
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • September 12, 2024
Health News Releases

Alabama Center for Health Statistics announces location change for vital record issuance in Montgomery

  • Newsroom
  • September 10, 2024
News Releases Health

Alabama WIC Program seeks public comment about 2025 State Plan

  • Newsroom
  • September 9, 2024
State Health Officer Health

Shine a Light on Childhood Cancer during September

  • Newsroom
  • September 3, 2024
Health News Releases

ADPH seeks proposals from youth-serving organizations to protect youth from nicotine initiation and secondhand smoke exposure

  • Newsroom
  • August 29, 2024
Health News Releases Community

Alabama awarded the CDC Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) Grant

  • Newsroom
  • August 28, 2024
Health News Releases

Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets

  • Newsroom
  • August 28, 2024
Education Health

Guide to the Annual Fish Consumption Advisory

  • Newsroom
  • August 14, 2024
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters reopened

  • Newsroom
  • August 2, 2024
State Health Officer Health

What older adults (and everyone else) can do to prevent falls

  • Newsroom
  • August 1, 2024
Health News Releases

ADPH seeks proposals from programs that serve middle and high school-age youth in Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • July 31, 2024
News Releases Health

Prevent mosquito bites around your home and when traveling

  • Newsroom
  • July 31, 2024
Health News Releases

Alabama begins screening newborns for two additional genetic disorders

  • Newsroom
  • July 29, 2024
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • July 22, 2024
Health Education

Know Before You Go: The Beach Flag Warning System

  • Newsroom
  • July 19, 2024
Health News Releases

Fox bites Atmore resident; precautions are advised as fox is confirmed as positive for rabies

  • Newsroom
  • July 1, 2024
State Health Officer Health

Keep Your Children’s Vaccinations Up to Date

  • Newsroom
  • July 1, 2024
News Releases Health

Contract signed to install septic tank systems for Lowndes County residents

  • Newsroom
  • June 28, 2024