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.

May 2026 Health Observances

Recent Posts

News Releases Health

Raccoon and fox in two areas of East Alabama confirmed positive for rabies

  • Newsroom
  • May 6, 2026
State Health Officer Health

Make Sun Protection a Habit to Help Prevent Skin Cancer

  • Newsroom
  • May 4, 2026
Education Health

Breathing Easier: Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Asthma

  • Newsroom
  • May 1, 2026
Health Careers Community

ADPH Careers: Auditors

  • Newsroom
  • April 28, 2026
Health News Releases Events

What are the greatest health issues and challenges in your community? Your voice matters, and we need your input

  • Newsroom
  • April 23, 2026
Education Health

Legionnaires' Disease

  • Newsroom
  • April 21, 2026
Education Community Health

Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification Cards Issued at County Health Departments

  • Newsroom
  • April 13, 2026
Education Health

Help Prevent Abuse by Properly Disposing of Prescription Medications

  • Newsroom
  • April 8, 2026
Health State Health Officer

Watch Your Mouth: Signs of Oral Cancer Can Be Found Early by Your Dentist

  • Newsroom
  • April 1, 2026
News Releases Health

Dog in Covington County confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised

  • Newsroom
  • March 30, 2026
News Releases Health

Stay protected this season: Protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites ahead of peak season

  • Newsroom
  • March 27, 2026
News Releases Health

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: “Yes! We Can End TB Led by Alabama TB physicians. Powered by Alabama Communities.”

  • Newsroom
  • March 23, 2026
Education Health

Harmful if Swallowed: Protecting Kids from Adult Products

  • Newsroom
  • March 20, 2026
Health Education Events

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

  • Newsroom
  • March 19, 2026
Education Health

Poison Prevention Week: Products Containing Cannabinoids

  • Newsroom
  • March 18, 2026
Health Education

National Kidney Month

  • Newsroom
  • March 9, 2026
News Releases Health Community

Social Work Month honors the many contributions of social work professionals

  • Newsroom
  • March 5, 2026
News Releases Events Health

Alabama’s hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections

  • Newsroom
  • March 3, 2026
News Releases Events Health

ADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community

  • Newsroom
  • March 3, 2026
State Health Officer Health

We Can Protect Ourselves from Colorectal Cancer by Getting Screened

  • Newsroom
  • March 2, 2026
Health News Releases

Several Randolph County residents are undergoing treatment after being exposed to a cat confirmed positive for rabies

  • Newsroom
  • February 26, 2026
Education Health

March is National Nutrition Month

  • Newsroom
  • February 26, 2026
Health Education

Being a Responsible Pet Owner

  • Newsroom
  • February 24, 2026
Health Community Careers

ADPH Careers: Radiation Physicists

  • Newsroom
  • February 5, 2026
State Health Officer Health

Good Oral Health is Essential to Children’s Overall Health

  • Newsroom
  • February 2, 2026
News Releases Health

Oral rabies vaccine distribution to begin in Baldwin County

  • Newsroom
  • January 22, 2026
Education Health News Releases

Take precautions; extreme cold can lead to medical emergencies

  • Newsroom
  • January 22, 2026
Health News Releases

Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; one individual exposed

  • Newsroom
  • January 16, 2026
Health News Releases

ADPH requests proposals for Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative

  • Newsroom
  • January 15, 2026
Health News Releases

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month can become a thing of the past

  • Newsroom
  • January 15, 2026
Health News Releases

Free radon test kits are offered for Alabama households

  • Newsroom
  • January 12, 2026
Events Health News Releases

Third grade students selected winners of the 2026 ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ competition

  • Newsroom
  • January 8, 2026
State Health Officer Health

Alabamians experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression have a free digital resource available

  • Newsroom
  • January 8, 2026
Health State Health Officer

Health and the Holiday Season

  • Newsroom
  • December 1, 2025
News Releases Health

Dr. William Curry recognized as Alabama’s Community Star on National Rural Health Day

  • Newsroom
  • November 20, 2025
Health Careers Community

ADPH Careers: Home Health Nurse

  • Newsroom
  • November 18, 2025
News Releases Health

ADPH announces an infant mortality rate of 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024

  • Newsroom
  • November 13, 2025
State Health Officer Health

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

  • Newsroom
  • November 4, 2025
Health Education

Don't Mix Household Chemicals

  • Newsroom
  • October 30, 2025
Health News Releases

Reach Out and Read inspires early literacy by providing new books for young children

  • Newsroom
  • October 21, 2025
Education News Releases Health

ADPH encourages you to join the #ClearTheCrib #SafeSleepAL challenge

  • Newsroom
  • October 20, 2025
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters reopened

  • Newsroom
  • October 16, 2025
Health News Releases Events

Attention Third Graders: Entries sought for the Ninth Annual ‘Share Your Smile With Alabama’ photo contest

  • Newsroom
  • October 16, 2025
News Releases Health

Protect Your Season: Ask Your Doctor about Respiratory Vaccines

  • Newsroom
  • October 14, 2025
Health News Releases

Oral rabies vaccine distribution begins in northeast and north central Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • October 14, 2025
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • October 10, 2025
Health Education

Improving Health Literacy

  • Newsroom
  • October 9, 2025
Health Education

National Depression Screening Day

  • Newsroom
  • October 7, 2025
State Health Officer Education Health

Rabies Remains a Public Health Threat

  • Newsroom
  • October 3, 2025
Health News Releases

Free naloxone kits offered to the public at the Elmore County Health Department

  • Newsroom
  • October 3, 2025