ADPH works closely with the community to preserve and protect the public's health, to provide caring, quality services and serve the the people of Alabama by assuring conditions in which they can be healthy. http://www.adph.org/news Make your plans to take part in the Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Day Walk, a free event designed to encourage walking during the work day as part of a health and fitness routine. newsreleases177 http://bit.ly/12BlDqd Wed, 15 May 2013 13:31:00 GMT A rabid fox in the Fairhope area in Baldwin County has prompted public officials to issue precautions on how people can protect themselves from wild animals and rabies. newsreleases176 http://bit.ly/15no4Cy Tue, 07 May 2013 12:06:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. newsreleases175 http://bit.ly/101hcHE Thu, 02 May 2013 14:31:00 GMT Sponsors of Scale Back Alabama announced today that since the inception of the statewide weight-loss competition, Alabamians have lost more than one million pounds. The 2013 edition resulted in a collective weight loss of 129,528 pounds statewide. newsreleases174 http://bit.ly/Ya6tun Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on April 19, 2013. newsreleases173 http://bit.ly/182L7yd Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge the public to learn the risk factors of viral hepatitis. newsreleases172 http://bit.ly/11Uw3zk Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:03:00 GMT In 2012, 213 people in Alabama were diagnosed with tickborne disease that most likely could have been prevented. newsreleases171 http://bit.ly/178gdpu Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:09:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. newsreleases170 http://bit.ly/Zv80JM Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:48:00 GMT Recent surveillance for rabies in the raccoon population near Columbiana in Shelby County has revealed three positive cases. newsreleases169 http://bit.ly/17GyPOB Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:12:00 GMT Preteens and teens need to be protected from serious diseases by getting the vaccines recommended for them. Immunization also protects family members, school staff and other people in the community. newsreleases168 http://bit.ly/15m9Mks Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:25:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on April 1, 2013. newsreleases167 http://bit.ly/10VPb1E Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:37:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay. newsreleases166 http://bit.ly/13Mp4ix Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT The Jefferson County Women's Health 5K Run and 1-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk will take place on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8 a.m. newsreleases165 http://bit.ly/13MeisG Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:12:00 GMT Families and individuals alike are encouraged to participate in the Women's Health 5K Run and 1-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk on Saturday, May 11 at 8 a.m. newsreleases164 http://bit.ly/14Aqj3F Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:43:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health today filed a civil complaint in Jefferson County Circuit Court seeking to enjoin operation of an unlicensed abortion/reproductive health center in Birmingham. newsreleases163 http://bit.ly/YS635D Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is conducting an ongoing investigation into whether an unlicensed abortion/reproductive health center is being operated at 1001 17th St. S. in Birmingham. newsreleases162 http://bit.ly/15mEaXf Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:41:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on Feb. 15, 2013. newsreleases161 http://bit.ly/XUpMWs Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:14:00 GMT March is National Nutrition Month, and registered dietitians in the Alabama Department of Public Health are joining dietitians around the River Region in sponsoring a canned food drive. newsreleases160 http://bit.ly/WnvxLg Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:54:00 GMT A Cherokee County, Ala., Sewage Disposal Ordinance for the Alabama Power Co. Flood Easement of Weiss Lake within the county became effective July 9, 2012. newsreleases159 http://bit.ly/X6Gphk Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:40:00 GMT A rabid raccoon in the Magnolia Springs area in Baldwin County has prompted public officials to issue precautions on how people can protect themselves from rabies. newsreleases158 http://bit.ly/Xo8i4a Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control announces a request for proposals intended to select a nonprofit agency (nongovernmental) to provide lead agency services for its Ryan White Care and Service Program. newsreleases157 http://bit.ly/WVbG5a Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:40:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay. newsreleases156 http://bit.ly/ZdKm6h Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT Alabama Asthma Coalition seeks participants, especially those from Huntsville and north Alabama, to join coalition. newsreleases155 http://bit.ly/WET9vp Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on Jan. 21, 2013. newsreleases154 http://bit.ly/XPayz2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:15:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. newsreleases153 http://bit.ly/10nyhqi Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:13:00 GMT Scale Back Alabama, now in its seventh year, kicked off the 2013 contest today with a news conference in Montgomery that featured a public service announcement that included Big Al and Aubie, the mascots from the University of Alabama and Auburn University. newsreleases152 http://bit.ly/SdSY97 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:16:00 GMT From its peak in 1973, the percent of births to teens in Alabama has declined by 58 percent, and since 2000 there has been a 32 percent decline in teen births. newsreleases151 http://bit.ly/VgRI4D Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:24:00 GMT Higher than normal levels of influenza activity are currently being reported in both Alabama and the U.S. newsreleases150 http://bit.ly/SoOcqK Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:10:00 GMT Influenza-like illness has been above Alabama's threshold for significant activity for seven consecutive weeks. newsreleases149 http://bit.ly/VNYFuC Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:21:00 GMT Residents of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, Walker and Winston counties receive service from a top-ranking public health home health program. newsreleases148 http://bit.ly/Uz7xRv Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:09:00 GMT The Washington County Health Department has been recognized for ranking in the top 25 percent of home health agencies nationwide. newsreleases147 http://bit.ly/UHvDLv Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:42:00 GMT Alabama residents who are U.S. citizens and in the process of adopting or have just adopted a child born in a foreign country may no longer need to re-adopt the child in an Alabama court to obtain a Certificate of Foreign Birth. newsreleases146 http://bit.ly/VOS53a Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:52:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is conducting inspections of dwellings, establishments, and permanent or long-term placement recreational vehicles located within the Alabama Power Company flood easement around Weiss Lake in Cherokee County. newsreleases145 http://bit.ly/Uz1AEm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:46:00 GMT Looking for a thoughtful and inexpensive gift that saves lives? Why not give the gift of healthier indoor air by buying a radon test kit as a stocking stuffer for family and friends? newsreleases144 http://bit.ly/XdbYCi Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:30:00 GMT For the past 12 years, persons born in Alabama who have been adopted and their birth parents have had options they did not previously have and which are available in only a few other states. newsreleases143 http://bit.ly/Tokw8r Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:24:00 GMT Starting November 15, Alabamians will have access to information on healthcare-associated infections as reported by the state's hospitals. newsreleases142 http://bit.ly/S0sRj7 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:03:00 GMT A hearing to determine whether the license to operate the Chilton Medical Center should be revoked has been cancelled. newsreleases141 http://bit.ly/ST17PN Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:51:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed a portion of shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. newsreleases140 http://bit.ly/SyRSB5 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT The Conecuh County Health Department, in partnership with Dr. Thomas Moody and Urology Centers of Alabama, will offer free prostate screenings on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Conecuh County Health Department. newsreleases139 http://bit.ly/RnTCvK Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:23:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has suspended the license of Clanton Hospital, L.L.C., to operate the Chilton Medical Center as a hospital through an emergency order of the State Health Officer. newsreleases138 http://bit.ly/RjuHcF Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:22:00 GMT The Alabama Medicaid Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting in Montgomery later this week. newsreleases137 http://bit.ly/TQAT1W Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:32:00 GMT Autumn activities such as Halloween and Harvest Day offer opportunities for young people to dress up in costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating - activities that can sometimes result in injury. newsreleases136 http://bit.ly/TQL8xK Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson announced today the opening of portions of Area VI of Mobile Bay that have been temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters. newsreleases135 http://bit.ly/RgweC6 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:45:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is releasing a list of health care facilities in Alabama that received products included in a third recall from the New England Compounding Center (NECC). newsreleases134 http://bit.ly/Vg4CCD Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:01:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has been made aware of 19 residents who have received New England Compounding Center (NECC) contaminated steroid products from procedures in Tennessee and Florida. newsreleases133 http://bit.ly/S1VqxE Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:53:00 GMT Thanks to the consistent generosity of the nonprofit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Central Alabama Affiliate, over the past 10 years, the Alabama Department of Public Health can continue to provide free mammograms to underserved women. newsreleases132 http://bit.ly/SXsYj8 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:36:00 GMT The CDC and the FDA continue to investigate a multi-state fungal meningitis outbreak and New England Compounding Center (NECC) products. Although no Alabama health care facilities received the initially recalled contaminated product, 10 health care facilities did receive other NECC sterile injectable products. newsreleases131 http://bit.ly/UNuntR Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:36:00 GMT The CDC and the FDAare working closely with state health departments in an ongoing investigation of a multi-state meningitis outbreak. ADPH has been informed that Alabama is not one of the 23 states currently identified as part of this investigation. newsreleases130 http://bit.ly/QYRbTZ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:58:00 GMT On Oct 1, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Epidemiology Division and field surveillance staff, began an investigation of a potential foodborne outbreak involving Fayetteville High School staff and students. newsreleases129 http://bit.ly/SImLRK Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:46:00 GMT The HIV/AIDS Division of Prevention and Control is seeking high-impact HIV prevention proposals that have both proven prevention methods and a testing component. newsreleases128 http://bit.ly/UjmImy Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:22:00 GMT A raccoon first submitted to the Lee Veterinary Clinic on Sept. 25, then to the Escambia County Health Department, was confirmed as positive for rabies by the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Mobile. newsreleases127 http://bit.ly/W9H4fg Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:30:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed at least one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse located in the city limits of Heflin in Cleburne County. newsreleases126 http://bit.ly/RlKudO Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:17:00 GMT Pregnant women and mothers of infants in Dallas and surrounding counties were treated to a lunch-and-learn event Sept. 25 at the Central Alabama Farmers Cooperative in Selma. newsreleases125 http://bit.ly/QSBzOY Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:21:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on Aug. 28, 2012. newsreleases124 http://bit.ly/PBIHj6 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:41:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health announces that the infant mortality rate of 8.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2011 is the lowest ever recorded in the state. newsreleases123 http://bit.ly/Ryn95l Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:47:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourage vaccination of all persons 6 months of age and older against influenza as soon as the vaccine becomes available. newsreleases122 http://bit.ly/OJLOnV Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:49:00 GMT ADPH joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recommending that all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 get a one-time test for hepatitis C. newsreleases121 http://bit.ly/NORkDY Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT Learn how to protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis while recovering from Hurricane Isaac. newsreleases120 http://bit.ly/NaDxMi Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT Concern about protecting the public from possible exposure to mercury from eating fish led to the issuance of several new fish consumption advisories for bodies of water in Alabama. newsreleases119 http://bit.ly/RwHxaH Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:39:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends all families in areas that may be affected by Hurricane Isaac take health and safety precautions. newsreleases118 http://bit.ly/TvEEVf Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:15:00 GMT The risk for injuries associated with generators and chain saws increases after natural disasters such as hurricanes. If misused, both of these products can lead to injuries and even deaths, the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions. newsreleases117 http://bit.ly/SNyP9J Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:33:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The order is issued as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds due to expected tropical storm conditions in coastal Alabama. newsreleases116 http://bit.ly/RoINN7 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:19:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating cases of West Nile virus (WNV) statewide. One person in Montgomery County has died, others have experienced neurological issues, and others have had less serious illnesses. newsreleases115 http://bit.ly/TZIat8 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:38:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health cautions the public to protect themselves from West Nile virus (WNV) and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Eight confirmed cases of WNV have been reported in Alabama to date this season. newsreleases114 http://bit.ly/QnDZ5C Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:03:00 GMT A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that despite a continuing decline in cigarette use, there has recently been a drastic increase in adult consumption of pipe tobacco and cigarette-like cigars. newsreleases113 http://bit.ly/NuW0V7 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:31:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health reports that four cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in the state this summer. ADPH and the CDC recommend the following tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses such as WNV. newsreleases112 http://bit.ly/QmMhuS Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:21:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed four positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses located in Dallas County. In Baldwin and Mobile counties, four sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus WNV). newsreleases111 http://bit.ly/M9Mws8 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:38:00 GMT The State Committee of Public Health has approved the scheduling of the anesthetic propofol to Schedule IV of the Alabama Controlled Substances List. newsreleases110 http://bit.ly/OjdL8W Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT ADPH and Subway are working closely to ensure that the restaurant employees possibly exposed to TB will be screened quickly. newsreleases109 http://bit.ly/NtQuQd Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:40:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on June 11, 2012. newsreleases108 http://bit.ly/Nu369t Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:11:00 GMT Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal bacterial disease which has increased alarmingly in the past decade. To help provide protection, all students 11 years of age and older entering the sixth grade in Alabama schools during the 2012-2013 school year are required to have a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. newsreleases107 http://bit.ly/NfbEPD Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:20:00 GMT With the National Weather Service predicting temperatures in the 100s across much of the state over the next few days, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. newsreleases106 http://bit.ly/M9AvIa Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:39:00 GMT On June 27, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) officials notified Auburn University of plans to investigate a case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in an Auburn University student enrolled on the Auburn campus. newsreleases105 http://bit.ly/OzmZO6 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:35:00 GMT Recent rabies exposures involving raccoons and a stray kitten prompt reminders that the public should avoid handling wildlife and unknown animals. newsreleases104 http://bit.ly/L0kGz4 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:10:00 GMT The Cherokee County Health Department will require dwellings and establishments located within the Alabama Power Company flood easement around Weiss Lake to obtain a permit for the installation and use of a sewage holding tank. newsreleases103 http://bit.ly/LXkP8B Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:12:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds due to recent heavy rainfall. newsreleases102 http://bit.ly/Ligbze Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:21:00 GMT In April, two Escherichia coli (E. coli) O145 cases associated with a multistate outbreak were confirmed in Alabama residents. These two individuals were not hospitalized and both have recovered. newsreleases101 http://bit.ly/NYuUBP Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:01:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has awarded grants totaling $55,000 to establish a system to help purchase necessary equipment and training to extend improved stroke care expertise to hospitals in the Montgomery, Prattville and Andalusia areas. newsreleases100 http://bit.ly/JXO2jj Fri, 18 May 2012 11:35:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge the public to learn the risk factors of viral hepatitis. newsreleases99 http://bit.ly/IRP2mq Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:00 GMT Get your walking shoes ready, and make your plans to take part in the Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Day Walk which will be held at noon Friday, May 18, at the State Capitol. newsreleases98 http://bit.ly/JOohSk Mon, 14 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on May 5, 2012. This includes Portersville Bay, Grand Bay and Heron Bay. newsreleases97 http://bit.ly/IOxmH9 Fri, 11 May 2012 15:24:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. newsreleases96 http://bit.ly/Iu8TGK Fri, 04 May 2012 15:06:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed that sewage from the City of Uniontown sewage system has been and is overflowing to Cottonwood Creek. Cottonwood Creek flows into Prairie Creek and from there, on to the Black Warrior River above Demopolis. newsreleases95 http://bit.ly/K0qQ38 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:44:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has issued an administrative order to the City of Uniontown as a result of a sewage overflow occurring from the city's spray irrigation field into nearby Freetown Creek. newsreleases94 http://bit.ly/ICUezb Tue, 01 May 2012 08:25:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has denied an application for license submitted by Ochata Management, L.L.C., of Birmingham to operate an abortion or reproductive center. newsreleases93 http://bit.ly/IjeUqZ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT April marks the one-year anniversary of the launching of the Health and Human Services Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities by Achieving Health Equity. "Health Equity Can't Wait. ACT NOW in your Community" is the theme for the 2012 National Minority Health Month observance. newsreleases92 http://bit.ly/I054w5 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:48:00 GMT Professional staff of the Bureau of Health Provider Standards, Alabama Department of Public Health, have performed a comprehensive investigation of New Woman All Women Health Care in Birmingham in response to a complaint received in January 2012. newsreleases91 http://bit.ly/HX04cj Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT As of March 29, 2012, only one case of hepatitis A has been identified in Tuscaloosa County in a single food handler. newsreleases90 http://bit.ly/HjPHdn Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Customers of McDonald's, located at 2000 McFarland Blvd, Northport may have been exposed to hepatitis A virus through an infected employee. If you visited this McDonald's any time on March 14, 2012, or during breakfast hours on March 16, 2012, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible. newsreleases89 http://bit.ly/GWRD1U Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:58:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health encourages persons who were involved in some aspect of the cleanup after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion to enroll in a study that will look at possible health effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. newsreleases88 http://bit.ly/H3vr5Y Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:20:00 GMT Men over 40 are invited to take 10 minutes to have a free prostate cancer screening on Saturday, March 31, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Pike County Health Department, 900 S. Franklin Drive, Troy. newsreleases87 http://bit.ly/GI6xCa Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:15:00 GMT More than $1 million is spent each hour to market tobacco products in this country--and 99 percent of all new smokers are youth and young adults who are enticed by this marketing. In Alabama, surveys indicate that an estimated 18.6 percent of high school students smoke and 10,000 Alabama youth under 18 become new daily smokers each year. newsreleases86 http://bit.ly/yz0s7b Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:56:00 GMT Prescription drug abuse exists throughout the state. The Alabama Department of Public Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in warning the public about the deadly epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse and the rise in drug-related injuries and deaths. newsreleases85 http://bit.ly/z4OTox Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:11:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health asks the public to be aware that cases of the contagious viral illness called hand, foot and mouth disease are more numerous and severe than normal in Alabama this winter. newsreleases84 http://bit.ly/yDCgZa Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:58:00 GMT Today marks the kickoff of Scale Back Alabama, a statewide weight-loss contest designed to help Alabama fight obesity and to encourage participants to develop lifelong healthy habits. newsreleases83 http://bit.ly/ydm8rQ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:05:00 GMT Thanks to a generous $300,000 donation from the Joy to Life Foundation, the Alabama Department of Public Health can continue to fund breast cancer screenings through June 30, 2012, for underserved women ages 40-49 with symptoms of breast cancer. newsreleases82 http://bit.ly/xe6mr3 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT The Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition will unveil its 2011-2015 cancer control plan Jan. 20 at a meeting at the Bioethics Conference on Cancer Health Disparities Research at the Tuskegee University Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Tuskegee. newsreleases81 http://bit.ly/Amt7lD Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:55:00 GMT As Alabamians continue recovering from the devastating tornadoes of April 27, public health authorities are exploring ways to lessen the overall destruction of lives and property in future disasters. Storm survivors from north and central Alabama are being asked to assist by volunteering for a telephone survey which will be conducted beginning Jan. 9, 2012. newsreleases80 http://bit.ly/s5EHOX Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:26:00 GMT Time is critical in saving lives after a patient suffers a heart attack, and many patients in Baldwin & Mobile counties now benefit from a coordinated system of life-saving treatment. It begins when 9-1-1 is called and paramedics perform early 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) while en route to the hospital. newsreleases79 http://bit.ly/shindW Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:50:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourage all persons 6 months of age and older to reduce their risk of illness by getting immunized against influenza. The flu is a very contagious respiratory illness, and the CDC states the best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated each year. Adequate supplies of vaccine are available. newsreleases78 http://bit.ly/tLdU99 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:23:00 GMT Unique health care challenges face America's 62 million rural citizens, including almost 2 million Alabamians. To highlight these important health care challenges and to showcase the importance of rural communities, the Alabama Department of Public Health's Office of Primary Care and Rural Health joins other rural health advocates nationally and locally to celebrate the first National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 17. newsreleases77 http://bit.ly/v57tV4 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:20:00 GMT On Nov. 4, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) officials notified Troy University of plans to investigate a suspected case of pulmonary tuberculosis identified in a Troy University student enrolled on the Troy campus. ADPH and Troy University are working closely to ensure that university students and employees will be screened quickly. newsreleases76 http://bit.ly/ui1o2E Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:13:00 GMT Nearly a quarter of a million children living in the United States have blood lead levels high enough to cause significant damage to their health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Despite the continued presence of lead in the environment, lead poisoning is entirely preventable. newsreleases75 http://bit.ly/nyHhKA Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:45:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health asks that you stop to consider the choices you are making before you insert your dollar bill or drop your change into a vending machine to grab a snack. Is it a healthful selection, or is it a food or drink that is low in nutrition and high in calories? newsreleases74 http://bit.ly/n1bYLE Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:16:00 GMT Dr. Donald Williamson, state health officer, will sign an emergency order making the possession or sale of chemical compounds typically found in synthetic marijuana substances unlawful. The substances will be placed under Schedule I of the Alabama Controlled Substances List effective on Oct. 24. newsreleases73 http://bit.ly/pZuIBD Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:45:00 GMT The Alabama departments of Public Health and Mental Health, with assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducted in-person household surveys in Mobile and Baldwin counties to determine the impacts of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on residents as part of the ongoing response to public concerns in the aftermath of the oil spill. newsreleases72 http://bit.ly/ojNamE Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:58:00 GMT By holding the first Corps Community Day on Oct. 13, supporters want Alabamians to be aware of and understand the importance of access to primary health care and the role National Health Service Corps providers and sites play. newsreleases71 http://bit.ly/pDxFpF Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:48:00 GMT Conecuh County agencies will come together to offer residents a special drive-through influenza immunization clinic on Friday, Oct. 7 at Middleton Field Airport, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This clinic will serve as a real-time exercise that demonstrates established emergency protocols for any future occurrence that would require mass public vaccination. newsreleases70 http://bit.ly/nAto1T Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:58:00 GMT Clarke County agencies will come together to offer residents a special drive-through influenza clinic on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Grove Hill from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This clinic will serve as a real-time exercise that demonstrates established emergency protocols for any future occurrence that would require mass public vaccination. newsreleases69 http://bit.ly/pbXOPG Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:48:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health announces that the infant mortality rate of 8.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2010 ties the second lowest ever recorded. newsreleases68 http://bit.ly/nHKaMl Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:21:00 GMT Incidents like this recent one in Talladega are the reason why all pet owners should make sure their dogs, cats and ferrets are vaccinated against the fatal disease of rabies. newsreleases67 http://bit.ly/mU7GJQ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Areas I, II, III, IV and V are closed: this includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay. newsreleases66 http://bit.ly/mYF7uV Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:12:00 GMT As the 2011-2012 school year gets underway, three areas of increasing concern for parents and students are traffic injuries, sports injuries and falls. The ADPH asks everyone to take these suggested precautions to ensure a safe school year. newsreleases65 http://bit.ly/nfThsj Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:50:00 GMT Many Alabamians are suffering adverse medical consequences after smoking "Spice," a psychoactive herbal and chemical compound that mimics marijuana, statistics confirm. newsreleases64 http://bit.ly/qr8F0L Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health encourages all pool owners and operators to take the steps needed to maintain good water quality and asks all people to take an active role in protecting their health from infections wherever they swim. newsreleases63 http://bit.ly/mUL8uw Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:30:00 GMT Vaccination not only protects the pets against rabies, but also creates a protective buffer between wildlife rabies and humans. newsreleases62 http://bit.ly/oyqcPR Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourage vaccination of all persons 6 months of age and older against influenza as soon as the vaccine becomes available. newsreleases61 http://bit.ly/pM5Nn4 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT The WIC Program regulations require public comment from interested individuals in the writing of the 2012 State Plan of Program Operations for the WIC Program. newsreleases60 http://bit.ly/nnFYSW Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT As a former tobacco user, Jackie Holliday knows how difficult it is to quit smoking and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Holliday is administrator of the Dallas County Health Department and takes his responsibility to promote healthy behaviors for everyone seriously. newsreleases59 http://bit.ly/n1Ex2k Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT Labor Day picnics, barbecues and pre-game tailgating can provide a perfect environment for foodborne illnesses. By remembering to handle potentially hazardous foods properly, you can help ensure your family and guests have a healthful, safe and enjoyable fall. newsreleases58 http://bit.ly/ngghoM Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT The Baldwin County Health Department announced that sentinel chickens from the Fairhope area and the Rabun area have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Although there have been no human cases reported, the positive chickens indicate the virus is present in certain mosquito populations and has the potential to infect humans. newsreleases57 http://www.adph.org/news/assets/110816b.pdf Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:35:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is participating in the text4baby campaign, and aims to reach 60,000 pregnant women and new mothers throughout the state this year. newsreleases56 http://www.adph.org/news/assets/110816.pdf Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:35:00 GMT Representatives from the Alabama Department of Public Health will be conducting household surveys of residents in south Baldwin and Mobile counties on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. This is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Alabama Department of Mental Health to assess community needs and health after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. newsreleases55 http://adph.org/news/assets/110812.pdf Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:30:00 GMT Concern about protecting the public from possible exposure to mercury from eating fish led to the issuance of several new fish consumption advisories for Alabama. newsreleases54 http://adph.org/news/assets/110811.pdf Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:30:00 GMT Concern about protecting the public from possible exposure to mercury from eating fish led to the issuance of several new fish consumption advisories for Alabama. newsreleases53 http://adph.org/news/assets/110805.pdf Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:39:00 GMT Tori Howell never thought she could give up cigarettes. She had quit several times before, but it never lasted long. When she heard a radio ad about a free service of the Alabama Department of Public Health offering counseling and medication to help her quit, she was ready to try again. newsreleases52 http://www.adph.org/news/assets/110803.pdf Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:02:00 GMT Like most men, Ricky Elliott once found it easy to postpone health screenings. "As a 45-year-old man I had often heard of the importance of yearly prostate screenings," he said. "In April of 2010, after suffering a heart attack, I changed my view on health screenings. I realized the importance of identifying health issues early." newsreleases51 http://www.adph.org/news/assets/110802.pdf Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:18:00 GMT The combination of record-breaking heat and humidity presently affecting Alabama can be deadly. ADPH advises citizens to be alert to the warning signals of heat illnesses. newsreleases50 http://adph.org/news/assets/110711.pdf Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:45:00 GMT Thirteen children and two adults who either played in the Splash Park or swam in the pool at the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatic Center between June 4 and June 22 were identified with severe gastrointestinal illness. Five children have been confirmed positive for E. coli O157:H7 infection. newsreleases49 http://adph.org/news/assets/110628.pdf Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:30:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health continues its investigation of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Lee County. Six children who played in the Splash Park and Aquatic Center in Opelika between June 12 and June 18 have been identified with severe gastrointestinal illness as of Friday, June 24. newsreleases48 http://adph.org/news/assets/110624b.pdf Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:42:00 GMT Five children who had played in the Splash Park at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatic Center between June 12 and June 18 have been identified with symptoms of severe gastrointestinal illness. newsreleases47 http://adph.org/news/assets/110624.pdf Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:42:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is advising parents of children playing in the Splash Park at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center between June 12 and June 20 to be alert for symptoms of illness. newsreleases46 http://adph.org/news/assets/110623.pdf Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT A rabid fox in the Summerdale area in Baldwin County has prompted public officials to encourage pet owners to be sure their dogs, cats and ferrets are vaccinated against the fatal disease. newsreleases45 http://www.adph.org/news/assets/110615.pdf Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:32:00 GMT Men live almost six years less than women in the U.S., and African American men have the lowest life expectancy of all. To draw attention to these disparities and to urge men to have health screenings, the City of Montgomery joins with the Montgomery County Health Department in celebrating Men's Health Week June 13-19 and Men's Health Month during June. newsreleases44 http://adph.org/news/assets/110609.pdf Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:04:00 GMT The combination of record-breaking heat and humidity presently affecting Alabama can be deadly. Now that the National Weather Service has informed the public about high heat index values, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises citizens to be alert to the warning signals of heat illnesses. newsreleases43 http://adph.org/news/assets/110603.pdf Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:13:00 GMT Cleaning up storm-damaged buildings can create serious health and environmental hazards, the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions. Buildings that have been damaged can produce a range of materials that may be hazardous including asbestos, home or industrial cleaning products, insulation, old lead paint and other materials that may contain lead. newsreleases42 http://adph.org/news/assets/110517.pdf Wed, 18 May 2011 12:48:00 GMT Young children and postal workers are among the people who are often bitten by pets. In an effort to educate the public about pet vaccination requirements and ways to prevent animal bites, the Alabama Department of Public Health has designated May 16-21 as Rabies Awareness and Animal Bite Prevention Week in the state. newsreleases41 http://adph.org/news/assets/110516.pdf Mon, 16 May 2011 20:34:00 GMT As a result of devastating tornadoes that recently struck the state, women, infants and children who were not previously eligible for WIC may now meet income guidelines to qualify due to the loss of businesses and employment. newsreleases40 http://adph.org/news/assets/110513.pdf Fri, 13 May 2011 15:12:00 GMT In the aftermath of recent tornadoes, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises emergency responders and others involved in cleanup efforts to contact the local county health department or their private medical provider to receive a tetanus booster. newsreleases39 http://adph.org/news/assets/110506.pdf Fri, 06 May 2011 14:17:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health would like to share these health and safety recommendations developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to guide people returning to their homes after disasters. newsreleases38 http://adph.org/news/assets/110503.pdf Tue, 03 May 2011 16:15:00 GMT As people are working long days to clean up from the recent tornadoes, the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions the public about the risks of dehydration, sunburn and heat-related illnesses. newsreleases37 http://adph.org/news/assets/110503b.pdf Tue, 03 May 2011 17:38:00 GMT In the aftermath of recent tornadoes, the Alabama Department of Public Health is providing guidance about tetanus vaccination for emergency responders and others involved in cleanup efforts. newsreleases36 http://adph.org/news/assets/110501.pdf Sun, 01 May 2011 02:28:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health advises caution with food and drinking water in the aftermath of recent tornadoes. Do not taste any food or drink you think is spoiled. Identify and throw away food that may not be safe to eat. newsreleases35 http://adph.org/news/assets/110501b.pdf Sun, 01 May 2011 02:31:00 GMT Widespread damage and power outages from the devastating tornadoes affecting Alabama raise a variety of health and safety concerns. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, several precautions are frequently needed after natural disasters. newsreleases34 http://adph.org/news/assets/110428.pdf Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:39:00 GMT Wild animals don't usually venture close to houses and they tend to avoid human contact, but animals infected with rabies can have altered behavior which can pose risks to humans and domestic animals. newsreleases33 http://adph.org/news/assets/110422.pdf Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:36:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning food establishments to be on the alert for an inspection scam. Several county health departments have been contacted by food service establishments concerning individuals claiming to be health inspectors. newsreleases32 http://adph.org/news/assets/110415.pdf Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:25:00 GMT Families and individuals alike are encouraged to participate in the Third Annual Women's Health 5K Run and 1-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk which will be held in downtown Birmingham on Saturday, April 30. newsreleases31 http://adph.org/news/assets/110415b.pdf Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:23:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald E. Williamson announced today the reopening of portions of Areas I, II and III of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on March 12. This includes Portersville Bay, Grand Bay and Heron Bay. The order will become effective at 6 a.m., March 31. newsreleases30 http://adph.org/news/assets/110330b.pdf Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:48:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health continues an ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in six Alabama hospitals in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the State Board of Pharmacy. newsreleases29 http://adph.org/news/assets/110330.pdf Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:49:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health today is announcing an ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in six Alabama hospitals. On March 16, ADPH was notified that an outbreak had occurred in two of these hospitals among patients receiving TPN (total parenteral nutrition). newsreleases28 http://adph.org/news/assets/110329.pdf Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:06:00 GMT An Alabama mother was having trouble getting her 7-year-old son to eat anything at breakfast until she tried mixing a rainbow swirl smoothie recipe found on the Kids Eat Right Web site, www.kidseatright.org. newsreleases27 http://adph.org/news/assets/110315.pdf Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:49:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay as of 3 p.m. March 12. newsreleases26 http://adph.org/news/assets/110312.pdf Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 GMT Wild animals don't usually venture close to houses and they tend to avoid human contact. After being spotted at two nearby homes, a bobcat attacked a Lowndesboro man on Feb. 15. newsreleases25 http://adph.org/news/assets/110307.pdf Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:20:00 GMT Thanks to the generosity of the Joy to Life Foundation and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Central Alabama Affiliate, the Alabama Department of Public Health can continue to fund the screening of high-risk women for breast and cervical cancer through June 30. newsreleases24 http://adph.org/news/assets/110304.pdf Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:30:00 GMT Two dangerous chemicals which are being marketed as "bath salts" are being added to the Alabama Controlled Substances List by emergency rule. This means that possession, manufacture, or distribution of these substances is now illegal. newsreleases23 http://adph.org/news/assets/110222.pdf Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:33:00 GMT Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. newsreleases22 http://adph.org/news/assets/110210.pdf Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:40:00 GMT Scale Back Alabama is a statewide weight-loss contest designed to help Alabama fight its battle with obesity and to encourage participants to develop lifelong healthy habits. Green was just one of 30,000 people who participated in last year's contest and who, like others, credits the contest with providing the accountability and healthy advice needed to learn to eat better and exercise. newsreleases21 http://adph.org/news/assets/110120.pdf Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:50:00 GMT The United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services Division (USDA WS) and the Alabama Department of Public Health are cooperating in active surveillance for rabies in wildlife in Autauga and Elmore counties. The areas of concentration lie west of the Alabama and Coosa River systems. newsreleases20 http://adph.org/news/assets/110114.pdf Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:11:00 GMT Dr. T.J. Morris is engaged in the work he loves at his dental clinic at 111 E. Ridgely St. in Atmore, Ala., a fulltime practice made possible largely by tuition loan repayment assistance from the National Health Service Corps. newsreleases19 http://adph.org/news/assets/110113.pdf Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:10:00 GMT The prediction of ice storms which may result in electrical power outages prompts the Alabama Department of Public Health to remind the public about the health risks that follow, including hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning. The signs and symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, dizziness, numbness, weakness, impaired judgment, impaired vision and drowsiness. If a generator is used, be sure it is more than 30 feet from a residence. newsreleases18 http://adph.org/news/assets/110109.pdf Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:52:00 GMT Alabamians who did not receive an influenza shot this fall are advised that an influenza immunization can still help protect them during peak flu season. newsreleases17 http://adph.org/news/assets/101223.pdf Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:32:00 GMT The Alabama Statewide Trauma System is welcoming the first two out-of-state hospitals to its advanced system. Baptist Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., joined the system on Dec. 2. newsreleases16 http://adph.org/news/assets/101203.pdf Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:57:00 GMT As Alabama families plan their Halloween celebrations, the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends the following safety tips. newsreleases15 http://adph.org/news/assets/102910.pdf Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:05:00 GMT The Shelby County Health Department will close its drive-through influenza clinic at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelham at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday because of the threat of inclement weather. newsreleases14 http://adph.org/news/assets/101026.pdf Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:33:00 GMT The Shelby County Health Department will hold a drive-through influenza vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Verizon Music Center West Parking Lot, 1000 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. No appointment is needed for this special clinic. newsreleases13 http://adph.org/news/assets/101019.pdf Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:06:00 GMT The Etowah County Health Department will hold a drive-through influenza vaccination clinic on Friday, Oct. 15, at the North Glencoe Baptist Church, 1119 Chastain Blvd., Gadsden, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. No appointment is needed for this special clinic. newsreleases12 http://adph.org/news/assets/101012.pdf Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:16:00 GMT "Women's Health Across the Lifespan" is the theme of the Third Annual Women's Health Update, a continuing education offering for registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers and dietitians. The conference will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Vincent's Health System Bruno Conference Center in Birmingham. newsreleases11 http://adph.org/news/assets/101008.pdf Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:37:00 GMT Concern about protecting the public from possible health exposure to mercury from eating fish led to the issuance of several new fish consumption advisories for bodies of water in Alabama. The quality of water, based upon the levels of contaminants in fish from the waters in Alabama, generally continues improvements made in recent years. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). newsreleases10 http://adph.org/news/assets/101007.pdf Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:43:00 GMT National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2010. This year's theme, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association, is "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With." According to the association, every 23 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. In 2009 there were an estimated 1,348,500 fires, which resulted in 3,010 civilian fire fatalities and 17,050 civilian fire injuries. newsreleases9 http://adph.org/news/assets/101005.pdf Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:54:00 GMT The infant formula manufacturer, Abbott, has advised the Alabama Department of Public Health's WIC Program of a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac brand powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean. newsreleases8 http://adph.org/news/assets/100924.pdf Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:05:00 GMT Influenza immunization clinics are being scheduled throughout the state beginning when providers receive vaccine. County health departments and other health care providers in Alabama expect to have an ample supply of influenza vaccine for the 2010-2011 season. newsreleases7 http://adph.org/news/assets/100921.pdf Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:34:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed three positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses located in Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington Counties. Public Health receives positive case reports from the Alabama Department of Agriculture, and the agencies work together to identify areas of arboviral disease within the state. newsreleases6 http://adph.org/news/assets/100909(EEE).pdf Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:28:00 GMT The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves women and children whose incomes are up to 185 percent of poverty. Special emphasis is placed on targeting infants and high-risk pregnant women, especially teenagers. newsreleases5 http://adph.org/news/assets/100909.pdf Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering a Satellite Conference and Webcast program that will provide an overview of infant mortality issues that have faced Alabama for many years. The program, titled "Infant Mortality: Issues and Initiatives in Alabama," is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. (Central). newsreleases4 http://adph.org/news/assets/100908b.pdf Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:16:00 GMT September is National Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Month! To help kick off this observance, the Alabama Department of Public Health is supporting the nationwide health campaign which includes a pledge to fight obesity and a community interactive element that contains resources for consumers. newsreleases3 http://adph.org/news/assets/100907a.pdf Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson announced today the reopening of Area II, of Mobile Bay that was temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on August 30, 2010. This includes Portersville Bay and Grand Bay. The order will become effective at 6 a.m., Sept. 4, 2010. newsreleases2 http://adph.org/news/assets/100903.pdf Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:13:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Area II. This includes Portersville Bay and Grand Bay. newsreleases1 http://adph.org/news/assets/100830.pdf Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:26:00 GMT