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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 2025

The Alabama Department of Public Health held its Nursing Instructional Day 2025 on May 8, 2025, during the National Nurses Week observance. The event also highlighted the 150 year of Public Health in Alabama. Clinical nurses and aides received valuable instruction from public health experts and leading community leaders. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris provided a review of public health history over the past 150 years as well as encouragement for the years ahead. The day-long event allows clinical nursing staff time for instruction, networking, and celebration.

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Dr. Amber Clark-Brown and Janice Smothers demonstrating appropriate interaction with a patient with disabilities.

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East Central nurse enjoying a break at the Nursing Instructional Day 2025.

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Ms. Patricia McCay providing Human Trafficking training to health department clinic aides.

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Public health nurses from the Northern, Northeastern, West Central, East Central, Southeastern, and Southwestern Districts.

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Clinic aides receiving Human Trafficking training.

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Nursing staff taking time for a selfie at the photo booth.

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Nurses from the Northeastern District participating in Nursing Instructional Day.

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State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris addressing the staff at the Nursing Instructional Day 2025.

Public health nurses from the Northern, Northeastern, West Central, East Central, Southeastern, and Southwestern Districts.

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Agnes Oberkor, MPH, DrPH, CPNP-PC, DTM , provides Sexually Transmitted Disease instruction.

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Dr. Wes Stubbleflield provides instruction on immunization.

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Chief Nursing Officer Kaye Melnick and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Kitty Norris speak to the group.

Page last updated: June 10, 2025

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