2019 News Releases
12-30-19
Federal law raises minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21
12-30-19
Get a healthy start in 2020 with the Alabama Tobacco Quitline
12-27-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
12-03-19
Alabama’s hospitals continue to improve quality by reducing healthcare-associated infections
11-01-19
Influenza is serious; ‘Flu Shot Friday’ encourages yearly vaccination
10-31-19
CDC recommends persons stop using vaping products containing THC
10-28-19
Public water systems in Alabama receive water fluoridation quality awards
10-25-19
Confirmed case of EEE reported in Alabama resident
10-25-19
Expectant mothers, children and teens need preventive dental visits
10-18-19
Test your children and your home for lead poisoning; learn ways to prevent it
10-02-19
ADPH confirms state's first death from vaping-associated illness
10-01-19
WIC Program seeks public comment about 2020 State Plan
09-27-19
ADPH recommends Alabamians consider stopping the use of electronic cigarettes and vape products
09-26-19
Portions of Mobile Bay opened for oyster harvesting
09-24-19
People rescuing raccoon need medical attention; public reminded to leave wildlife alone
09-20-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
09-19-19
‘Be The 1 To’ help prevent suicide
09-10-19
Infant Mortality Reduction Summit scheduled for September 26-27
09-06-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
09-03-19
ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs
09-03-19
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month
08-30-19
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses
08-27-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
08-27-19
ADPH recommends hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers
08-23-19
Health care providers asked to report pulmonary illnesses that may be associated with vaping
08-20-19
Getting married in Alabama? Changes you need to know
08-08-19
Coach Safety Act requires annual safety training for volunteer youth coaches and trainers
08-07-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
08-06-19
Alabama Department of Public Health unveils updated seal
08-06-19
For breastfeeding to succeed, parents need support
07-19-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
07-18-19
Follow precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses
07-17-19
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2019 Fish Consumption Advisories
07-15-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
07-12-19
Horse near Boaz confirmed with West Nile virus, first case in Alabama in 2019
07-10-19
Do not handle bats, ADPH cautions
06-26-19
ADPH investigates after bat infestation reported at Union Springs daycare center
06-26-19
ADPH investiga después de una infestación de murciélagos reportada en la guardería de Union Springs
06-26-19
National HIV Testing Day is June 27; Testing helps keep you and others safe
06-14-19
CDC director comes to Alabama to discuss strategies to end the HIV epidemic
06-12-19
ADPH works with Honda Manufacturing to develop a tuberculosis screening plan
06-12-19
Summertime sun safety is very important
06-05-19
Prevention is key to safeguard against tick and mosquito-borne diseases
06-04-19
WIC income guidelines increase - Are you eligible?
05-28-19
Free Prostate Screening available at Dallas County Health Department
05-24-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
05-24-19
Be aware of the effects of tobacco smoke, including secondhand smoke, on those with asthma
05-23-19
Practice healthy and safe swimming all season long
05-22-19
Adjust your activities to avoid heat-related illnesses
05-16-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
05-10-19
Results negative for Alabama's first reported presumptive positive measles patient
05-06-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
05-03-19
One area of Mobile Bay opened for oyster harvesting
05-02-19
First presumptive positive measles case in Alabama in 2019
05-01-19
ADPH continues investigating cases, but no measles yet confirmed in Alabama in 2019
04-29-19
Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Walk/National Walk@Lunch Day set for May 3 at the State Capitol
04-25-19
Public health leaders honored
04-19-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
04-17-19
Information is available to assist displaced Madison County patients
04-16-19
Scale Back Alabama announces 2019 prize winners
04-11-19
Keep your children’s vaccines and vaccine records up to date
04-08-19
Possible scam calls regarding Medicare are not from health department
03-28-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
03-28-19
Be aware of cancer risks during April, Oral Cancer Awareness Month
03-21-19
National health survey underway in Marengo County
03-21-19
Alabama public health social workers honored with statewide awards
03-20-19
Kick Butts Day invites smokers to kick the habit
03-19-19
Northeast Alabama hepatitis A outbreak continues to grow, and people should get vaccinated
03-18-19
WIC participants issued first eWIC cards
03-13-19
Fox bite reported in Fairhope; victim has begun treatment
03-08-19
Follow safety precautions to protect your family following storms
02-28-19
Avoid untested, unregulated and potentially dangerous products, such as those labeled CBD
02-27-19
100 Alabama Miles Challenge set to begin 2019 season March 2
02-26-19
Use extreme caution following flooding, sewage overflows
02-25-19
Water-damaged buildings may harbor mold
02-25-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
02-14-19
‘Through With Chew Week’ highlights dangers of smokeless tobacco use
02-11-19
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery
02-08-19
Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery
02-08-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
02-07-19
Puppy confirmed to have rabies; multiple individuals to undergo post-exposure treatment
02-01-19
Second Annual ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo campaign highlights winning smiles
01-28-19
Shellfish growing areas closed
01-25-19
Areas reopened to oyster harvesting
01-15-19
Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2019 campaign
01-10-19
Keep this New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco
01-09-19
Hepatitis A outbreak has spread in Northern Alabama