2017 News Releases
12-29-17
ADPH investigates mumps outbreak in Russell County
12-29-17
ADPH alerts Alabamians of increased flu activity
12-28-17
There is no downside to quitting tobacco
12-18-17
Alabama experiences significant flu activity this season
12-12-17
'Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo campaign open to third graders statewide
12-07-17
Alabama public water systems receive water fluoridation quality awards
12-06-17
Dr. John Waits of Centreville is 2017 National Rural Health Day ‘Community Star’
11-21-17
ADPH encourages HPV vaccination, teen video contest announced
11-21-17
Public Health investigates teen diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis in Jackson County
11-16-17
Infant mortality rate in Alabama increases in 2016
11-14-17
ADPH seeks Pharmacy Benefits Management proposals
11-13-17
Great American Smokeout is November 16
11-13-17
Alabama Department of Public Health supports CDC’s new Be Antibiotics Aware educational effort
11-08-17
Alabama to celebrate National Rural Health Day November 16
11-07-17
Hepatitis A investigation in Anniston complete
11-03-17
November is American Diabetes Month®
11-01-17
Alabama’s hospitals report significantly fewer healthcare-associated infections
10-30-17
Alabama Department of Public Health announces stroke system expansion in Alabama
10-25-17
Rabid raccoon in Montgomery prompts heightened rabies warning
10-20-17
ADPH continues investigation of gastrointestinal illness
10-19-17
ADPH works on screening and follow-up of TB case at Troy University
10-17-17
ADPH investigates gastrointestinal illnesses
10-17-17
Prevent tooth decay this Halloween
10-13-17
Shellfish growing areas reopened
10-13-17
Final Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinic at Calhoun County Health Department
10-10-17
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Anniston
10-06-17
Shellfish growing areas closed
10-06-17
Updated STD case numbers reported for Etowah County
09-29-17
Public Health Advisory lifted for Big Wills Creek
09-29-17
STD cases reported in Etowah County
09-27-17
Do not handle bats; pets in Mobile exposed to rabies
09-25-17
Public Health Advisory issued for Big Wills Creek
09-21-17
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
09-15-17
Annual flu shots recommended for those 6 months of age and older, including pregnant women
09-12-17
Take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquitoes
09-11-17
Follow hurricane safety precautions
09-08-17
Naloxone kits to be made available to first responders through district attorneys statewide
09-01-17
WIC Program seeks public comment about 2018 State Plan
08-30-17
ADPH Tobacco Prevention calls for funding applications
08-30-17
Shellfish growing areas closed
08-25-17
Protective measures are urged to fight West Nile virus
08-23-17
Serious infectious disease network launched
08-17-17
Area reopened to oyster harvesting
08-14-17
Public Health warns of increased pertussis cases in Alabama
08-11-17
ADPH seeks high-impact, science-based proposals for HIV/AIDS risk reduction, health promotion
08-07-17
Shellfish growing areas closed
08-01-17
Public Health encourages vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month
07-28-17
ADPH tracks mosquito activity through trapping at locations throughout the state
07-14-17
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
07-14-17
Modify your activities to avoid heat-related illnesses
07-10-17
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2017 Fish Consumption Advisories
07-05-17
Your voice matters - new Alabama mothers encouraged to complete PRAMS survey
06-21-17
Shellfish growing areas closed
06-08-17
Law allows Alabama students to apply sunscreen at school
05-31-17
WIC income guidelines increase: Are you eligible for WIC?
05-25-17
ADPH closes norovirus outbreak investigation associated with baseball tournament
05-22-17
ADPH continues pertussis investigation in East Alabama
05-19-17
Ensure healthy and safe swimming this season
05-17-17
ADPH investigates outbreak in Montgomery
05-15-17
Be aware that all bodies of water can pose health risks
05-10-17
ADPH recognizes World Hypertension Day
05-09-17
ADPH continues to investigate outbreak associated with college baseball tournament
05-04-17
ADPH investigates pertussis outbreak in East Alabama
04-25-17
Identification required to request Alabama restricted vital records
04-20-17
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
04-18-17
Free prostate cancer screening offered on April 22 at Sumter County Health Department
04-14-17
Rabid cat and raccoon in Shelby County prompt heightened rabies warning
04-10-17
Shellfish growing waters closed
03-24-17
Alabama public health social workers honored with statewide awards
03-23-17
Diabetes Alert Day®, March 28, focuses on risk factors of prediabetes and diabetes
03-15-17
ADPH updates mercaptan status for Eight Mile residents
03-02-17
Alabama receives $50,000 from the Safe to Sleep® Campaign to improve infant sleep environments
02-23-17
Alabama Department of Public Health investigates mumps at the University of Alabama
02-14-17
Quit the spit during ‘Through With Chew Week’
02-14-17
Alabama experiences high influenza-like illness activity; flu shots still recommended
02-02-17
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
01-29-17
Shellfish growing waters closed
01-26-17
ADPH participates in Wear Red Day®
01-19-17
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
01-18-17
Indelible Catering no longer authorized to cater in Alabama
01-08-17
Scale Back Alabama kicks off its 11th year
01-02-17
Shellfish growing waters closed