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 The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Branch of Family Health Services is hosting their 2nd Annual Professional Development Conference on June 27-28, 2013. statewideevents53 http://bit.ly/ztQPa5 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Wrapping up the 2013 weight loss contest with prize announcements and more. statewideevents52 http://bit.ly/10zA1TN Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:20:00 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. statewideevents51 http://bit.ly/13MeisG Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:13:00 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. statewideevents50 http://bit.ly/14Aqj3F Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT Join the National Public Health Information Coalition for a live webcast from the 2013 Preparedness Summit. Wednesday, March 13 at 2 p.m. CST. statewideevents49 http://bit.ly/16s1gze Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:49:00 GMT Save the date (May 1-2) for the 2013 Chronic Disease Institute presented by The Wellness Coalition. statewideevents48 http://bit.ly/MQ7ySk Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMT Registration for this conference, set for April 3 and 4 in Birmingham, is now open online. statewideevents47 http://bit.ly/14PxJyF Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:54:00 GMT Learn about newly approved HCV protease inhibitor combination therapies at this presentation conducted by Lucinda K. Porter, RN, author of Free from Hepatitis C. statewideevents46 http://bit.ly/JdtsaU Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:30:00 GMT A candle light vigil in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day will be held on the Terrace at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on October 15. statewideevents45 http://bit.ly/tCJQDD Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:35:00 GMT Screenings save lives. Check to see if your county health department is hosting a free prostate cancer screening. statewideevents44 http://www.adph.org/prostate/Default.asp?id=4631 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:07:00 GMT The 17th Annual Alabama Perinatal Conference is scheduled for September 14 in Homewood, Alabama. statewideevents43 http://www.adph.org/perinatal/Default.asp?id=687 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:06:00 GMT The 9th Annual Alabama Youth Council will take place on October 2 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center in downtown Montgomery. statewideevents42 http://adph.org/teenpregnancyprevention/Default.asp?id=1206 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:04:00 GMT The HIV/AIDS division provides a centralized listing of all HIV/AIDS related events in the state. statewideevents41 http://www.adph.org/aids/Default.asp?id=5649 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:58:00 GMT Free confidential HIV testing will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Walgreens on Highland Ave. in Selma. statewideevents40 http://bit.ly/LsgZR4 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:10:00 GMT Save the date for the SIDS/SUDI Education Conference with guest speaker Hanan Kallash of First Candle to be held at the Auburn-Montgomery School of Nursing Auditorium. statewideevents39 http://bit.ly/tCJQDD Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Register online for the Men's Health Symposium, to be held June 21 at Alabama State University. Topics include Suicide, Vaccines, Low Testosterone and a Wellness Overview. statewideevents38 http://bit.ly/KXKqRc Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT Join the Office of Women's Health Advisory Committee for the 2012 Women's Health Update on August 3 to receive up to date information on women's health issues. statewideevents37 http://bit.ly/JhVwcN Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT The ADPH Office of Women's Health announces the 4th Annual Women's Health 5K Run and One-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 19, at 8 a.m. Registration is now open online and through the mail. statewideevents35 http://bit.ly/HNIQgB Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:23:00 GMT The Drug Enforcement Agency has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. statewideevents34 http://bit.ly/Hkw8kR Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:36:00 GMT ADPH is conducting 3 one-day Foodborne Outbreak (FBO) Trainings in May and June. Audience: Public health, foodservice industry, cooperative extension, notifiable disease reporters including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, nurses, laboratory, day cares, and schools. statewideevents33 http://bit.ly/GWeztD Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:10:00 GMT The Alabama Chapter of International Association of Forensic Nurses is holding its First Annual Forensic Conference on April 21-22 in Orange Beach, Alabama. statewideevents32 http://bit.ly/nHf7Z8 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:01:00 GMT The Baldwin County Health Department is offering a Pool Operator Certification Course on March 20-22. Call 251-947-3618 for more details. statewideevents31 http://bit.ly/woYvWD Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:31:00 GMT Eve's Circle, in partnership with the ADPH Office of Women's Health, Montgomery AIDS Outreach, and Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD, will host AIDS Memorial Quilt Panel Making Workshop on March 10 at Unitarian Universalist Church in Montgomery. Call 334-202-5246 for details. statewideevents30 http://bit.ly/zBrZXF Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:44:00 GMT The Baldwin County Health Department will host a rabies clinic on March 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Baldwin County Animal Control Center. Call 251-972-6834 for details. statewideevents29 http://bit.ly/woYvWD Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:51:00 GMT Jackson Hospital in Montgomery will host a free prostate cancer screening on February 29, 8 - 11:30 a.m. statewideevents28 http://bit.ly/qkrdWD Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:57:00 GMT The 10-week contest to encourage Alabamians to lose weight, to exercise and to have fun while doing it kicks off January 19 with a live conference. To watch the conference, go to www.adph.org/alphtn 10-15 minutes before and click on the "View Webcast" link. statewideevents27 http://www.adph.org/alphtn Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT The Pickens County Health Department will offer a free prostate cancer screening on February 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 205-367-8157 for details. statewideevents26 http://www.adph.org/prostate/index.asp?id=4275 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:06:00 GMT Join us for the next Obesity Task Force Meeting, March 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama Power WaterCourse in Clanton. statewideevents25 http://www.adph.org/obesity/Default.asp?id=3340 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:18:00 GMT The Greene County Health Department will offer a free prostate cancer screening on January 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its office on 412 Morrow Avenue in Eutaw, Alabama. Call 205-372-9361 for details. statewideevents24 http://bit.ly/tjqioR Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:23:00 GMT Plans are underway for the 5th Annual Women's Health Update to be held on August 3, 2012. More information will be available soon. statewideevents23 http://bit.ly/uaheQG Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:55:00 GMT Join us for the next Obesity Task Force meeting, November 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Topic: Obesity & Food Insecurity: Understanding the Linkages statewideevents22 http://bit.ly/n904D1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:09:00 GMT Join us for the 2nd Annual Diabetes Education Conference, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. statewideevents21 http://bit.ly/oWBaOV Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:14:00 GMT The Alabama Chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians (ALACEP) and the Alabama Hospital Association with support from the ADPH Office of EMS and Trauma and the Six Alabama EMS Regions are holding a one-day conference about the April 27th tornado outbreak. statewideevents20 http://bit.ly/nHf7Z8 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:07:00 GMT On September 2, the ADPH State Perinatal Program will host a symposium discussing health throughout the life span through the life course perspective. statewideevents19 http://bit.ly/q3GCDa Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT Join the September 15 discussion on decreasing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, sponsored by ADPH, Adolescent Health Program and the Alabama Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. statewideevents18 http://www.adph.org/schoolhealth/Default.asp?id=1206 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:56:00 GMT The Montgomery Region Community Action Team is pleased to offer an opportunity for health professionals, social workers, counselors, law enforcement, coroners or anyone who may deal with perinatal and infant death issues to participate in a conference on July 29. statewideevents17 http://adph.org/perinatal/index.asp?id=1038 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:56:00 GMT The Mobile County Health Department in partnership with Bishop State Community College will be providing free HIV/STD screening on July 19. statewideevents16 http://adph.org/aids/Default.asp?id=4295 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:10:00 GMT The Alabama Newborn Screening Program is pleased to offer an opportunity for health professionals across the state to participate in the Newborn Screening Conference on August 19. statewideevents15 http://www.adph.org/newbornscreening/Default.asp?id=4779 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT Our Region III Perinatal Advisory Council and the March of Dimes invite you to participate in the 16th Annual Alabama Perinatal Conference August 11-12. statewideevents14 http://adph.org/perinatal/index.asp?id=1027 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:48:00 GMT The July 29 workshop sponsored by the Healthy Weight Initiative is available at no cost and targets after school and summer programs seeking to implement activities that promote healthy lifestyles for children and their families. statewideevents13 http://adph.org/NUTRITION/Default.asp?id=834 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:27:00 GMT The 2011 Women's Health Update on August 5 is an educational opportunity for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and dietitians to receive up to date information on women's health issues. statewideevents12 http://adph.org/owh/Default.asp?id=641 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:30:00 GMT The Urology Health Foundation is joining with the following county health departments to offer free prostate cancer screenings. No appointments are necessary. statewideevents11 http://www.adph.org/prostate/Default.asp?id=4631 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:44:00 GMT The 2011 Chronic Disease Institute is a two-day conference June 29-30 sponsored by the Montgomery Area Community Wellness Coalition, geared toward health care professionals, social workers, health care and social service support staff, persons with chronic diseases, and other interested individuals. statewideevents10 http://www.wellness-coalition.org/news_events/event_calendar.html/event/2011/06/28/2011-chronic-disease-institute Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:09:00 GMT The Mobile County Health Department, in partnership with Bishop State Community College, will offer free HIV/STD screenings on Tuesday, June 21 in the cafeteria on the Bishop State Carver Campus. statewideevents9 http://adph.org/aids/index.asp?id=4295 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT The Office of Women's Health is pleased to announce the Call for Poster Abstracts for the Fourth Annual Women's Health Update to be held August 5, 2011. Call for Poster Abstracts begins June 1 and ends July 25. statewideevents8 http://adph.org/owh/Default.asp?id=641 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:00 GMT The Second Annual Alabama Rural Health Conference, held April 27-28, 2011, discussed trends in the healthcare economy, recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, and updates on health care reform. statewideevents7 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=4243 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:27:00 GMT The Baldwin County Health Department will be sponsoring clinics and education courses in June and September. statewideevents6 http://adph.org/baldwin/Default.asp?id=4711 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:09:00 GMT In conjunction with Men's Health Week, which is June 13-19, the Mobile County Health Department will be offering free health screenings for men in its mobile health clinic on Saturday, June 18. statewideevents5 http://www.mobilecountyhealth.org/NR2011/060911.pdf Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:34:00 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. statewideevents4 http://adph.org/news/assets/110609.pdf Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:04:00 GMT This workshop, sponsored by ADPH and AUM's Office of Sponsored Programs, will be presented as an informal group work session. This workshop is applicable to all organizations but has a special emphasis on health care grant projects. statewideevents3 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=4124 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:08:00 GMT Free HIV/STD screenings and other services are being offered in Foley on June 17 and Mobile on June 21. statewideevents2 http://www.adph.org/aids/index.asp?id=4295 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:14:00 GMT Don't wait to get your kid's shots up-to-date! Some school systems start as early as August 4 this year. statewideevents1 http://www.mobilecountyhealth.org/NR2011/060611.pdf Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:52:00 GMT