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ADPH recognizes the nursing profession as a valuable component of providing care to the citizens of Alabama. The following is information related to the profession of public health nursing.

Nursing Instructional Day 2026

The Alabama Department of Public Health held its 2026 Nursing Instructional Day on May 7 during the National Nurses Week observance. The event provided valuable instruction and education to health department clinical nurses and aides. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris welcomed and thanked the staff for their dedicated service and care. The event allows clinical nursing staff time for instruction, networking, and celebration.

Photo of a group of nurses and clinical aides seated together in a conference room.
Nurse and clinic aides prepare for the 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
Photo of a man standing next to a podium, addressing a room full of conference attendees.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris welcomes attendees of the 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
Photo of a nurses and clinic aides sitting at desks.
Clinic aides receiving instruction during 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
Clinic aides receiving instruction during 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
Dr. Amber Clark-Brown discusses patient care processes.
Photo of a woman making a presentation
Chief Nursing Officer Kaye Melnick addresses attendees of the 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
A man and woman play out a health care scenario in front of a group of attendees.
Dr. Amber Clark-Brown and a Northern District clinic aide roleplay a patient care scenario.
A woman points at video screens with information about hypertension displayed on them.
Dr. Deanah Maxwell provides instruction on hypertension.
Groups of people in discussion together.
Staff engage in networking during the 2026 Nursing Instructional Day.
Two women stand at a podium in front of conference attendees.
Chief Nursing Officer Kay Melnick introduces speaker Jennifer Foster.
Attendees of a conference looking at screens that say Circle of Care.
Attendees of the 2026 Nursing Instructional Day receive instruction on human trafficking.





Page last updated: July 24, 2026

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