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.

April 2025 Health Observances

Recent Posts

News Releases Health

Alabama WIC Program launches the WICShopper Mobile App

  • Newsroom
  • April 18, 2025
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters reopened

  • Newsroom
  • April 17, 2025
Health News Releases

Dog in Pike County tests positive for rabies

  • Newsroom
  • April 11, 2025
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • April 7, 2025
State Health Officer Health

Prevent Developing Diabetes; Lifestyle Changes to Consider

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  • April 4, 2025
Health Education Events

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

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  • April 4, 2025
Education Health

Harmful if Swallowed: Protecting Kids from Adult Products

  • Newsroom
  • March 27, 2025
Health News Releases

Fox in Burkville community confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised

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  • March 21, 2025
Health News Releases

ADPH conducts investigation after child with measles makes travel stops in Alabama

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  • March 20, 2025
Health News Releases

World Tuberculosis Day 2025: Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver

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  • March 11, 2025
Community News Releases Health

Celebrate social workers and their many contributions during March

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  • March 7, 2025
News Releases Health

ADPH seeks input on maternal and child healthcare needs

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  • March 3, 2025
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters reopened

  • Newsroom
  • March 3, 2025
Health State Health Officer

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

  • Newsroom
  • February 26, 2025
Health Education

March is National Nutrition Month

  • Newsroom
  • February 26, 2025
150th Celebration Community Health

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

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  • February 21, 2025
150th Celebration Events Community Health News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health celebrates its 150th anniversary

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  • February 19, 2025
Health News Releases

ADPH reminds parents of the importance of measles vaccination

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  • February 18, 2025
News Releases Health

Celebrating 20 years of the Alabama Tobacco Quitline

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  • February 7, 2025
Health News Releases

ADPH investigates a multistate foodborne outbreak associated with oysters

  • Newsroom
  • February 6, 2025
Health Education State Health Officer

Make Sure Your Children Ride Safely

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  • February 3, 2025
Health News Releases

Free radon test kits are offered for Alabama households

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  • January 27, 2025
Health News Releases

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

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  • 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

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  • November 21, 2024
Health News Releases

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

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  • November 20, 2024
Events Health News Releases

Smokers urged to make November 21 their quit day

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  • 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

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  • November 13, 2024
State Health Officer Health Community

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

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  • 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

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  • October 17, 2024
Events News Releases Health

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

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  • October 8, 2024
Community Health Careers

ADPH Careers: Licensure and Certification Surveyors

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  • October 7, 2024
Health News Releases

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

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  • October 3, 2024
State Health Officer Health

Statewide Program Promotes Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

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  • October 1, 2024
News Releases Health

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

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  • September 30, 2024
News Releases Health

Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions

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  • September 26, 2024
Health Community News Releases

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

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  • September 25, 2024