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 If you have ever shared your prescription medication with a co-worker, family member, classmate, or friend, you may be part of the prescription drug abuse problem. statewidenotices70 http://bit.ly/11flWnJ Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Houston County Health Department have determined that the cause of a respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama was a combination of influenza A, rhinovirus, the virus associated with the common cold, and bacterial pneumonia. statewidenotices69 http://bit.ly/13Mz6KP Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson will be holding a news conference Thursday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) to discuss the recent respiratory illness cluster. Watch it live at www.adph.org/alphtn. statewidenotices68 http://www.adph.org/alphtn Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT The newest issue of Alabama's Health (ADPH's Employee Newsletter) is now available online. statewidenotices67 http://bit.ly/xwk9nF Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT Information for healthcare providers who need to submit a hospitalized patient with pneumonia and unknown cause, as well as other information, is on our Epidemiology Division Website. statewidenotices66 http://bit.ly/YZYJcN Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT ADPH has designated June 3-7 as Rabies Awareness and Dog Bite Prevention Week in Alabama. statewidenotices65 http://bit.ly/ZdpRY5 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:36:00 GMT Alabama hospitals have been recognized for their outstanding effort in newborn screening specimen collection. statewidenotices64 http://bit.ly/oyGkFx Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT ADPH now has WIC lessons online. Eligible WIC participants can complete them for SNE credit. statewidenotices63 http://bit.ly/SNtCiG Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:50:00 GMT The Alabama Office of Women's Health is excited to announce the availability of the new 2013 calendar. To get your calendar today, join the Healthy Women's Network. statewidenotices62 http://bit.ly/W94Fun Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:40:00 GMT The Alabama Medicaid Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting in Montgomery later this week. statewidenotices61 http://bit.ly/TQAT1W Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:33:00 GMT The October issue of the EMS newsletter is now available online. statewidenotices60 http://bit.ly/X32yvK Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:06:00 GMT Online license renewal applications for 2013 are now being accepted for all licensed business entities. statewidenotices59 http://bit.ly/SyouJk Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:39:00 GMT The 2012 version of "Public Health Laws of Alabama" is now available online. statewidenotices58 http://bit.ly/UrlaRW Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:32:00 GMT Ask your healthcare provider about flu and Tdap vaccinations. The 2012-2013 seasonal influenza vaccine will be available at your local health department this fall. statewidenotices57 http://bit.ly/O8LwuV Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:00:00 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 Alabama. statewidenotices56 http://bit.ly/RwHxaH Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:41:00 GMT View this news conference live on Tuesday, August 28 at 5 p.m. statewidenotices55 http://bit.ly/PpqhFb Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:44:00 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. statewidenotices54 http://bit.ly/RoINN7 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:20:00 GMT The Alabama Office of Radiation Control has issued an Information Notice regarding employers responsibilities for declared pregnant women. Check out what's new in Radiation Control in addition to the new fee schedule. statewidenotices53 http://bit.ly/NFRlsT Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMT Recent rabies exposures involving raccoons and a stray kitten prompt reminders that the public should avoid handling wildlife and unknown animals. In Baldwin County, the Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed one of four baby raccoons tested was positive for rabies and has identified all children and adults exposed. statewidenotices52 http://bit.ly/L0kGz4 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:14:00 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. statewidenotices51 http://bit.ly/K0qQ38 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT All of our Area 3 county health departments - Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Lamar, Greene, Fayette and Bibb - now have new, dedicated websites. You can find them in the index at ADPH.org. statewidenotices50 http://bit.ly/qg5Ny5 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:22:00 GMT According to a report received today by the Baldwin County Health Department from the City of Fairhope Utilities, due to an electrical problem at the wastewater treatment plant, an estimated 4500 gallons of non-disinfected effluent was discharged into Mobile Bay. Also due to the electrical problem an estimated 1500 gallons of sewage was discharged from a manhole at the supernate pump area to Big Mouth Gully which empties into Mobile Bay. The health department urges residents to exercise caution if using this water body for recreational purposes. Also, thoroughly cook any fish or seafood caught near by and wash hands after handling fish or seafood. Contact the City of Fairhope Utilities for sewer spill details. statewidenotices49 http://on.fb.me/AyG0Yv Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:24:00 GMT The ADPH Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention branch announces funding opportunity for community-based organizations to provide abstinence education. statewidenotices48 http://bit.ly/xdTPv7 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:03:00 GMT Jackson Hospital in Montgomery will host a free prostate cancer screening on February 29, 8 - 11:30 a.m. statewidenotices47 http://bit.ly/qkrdWD Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:55:00 GMT ADPH is now reporting closings of food service establishments and lodging and body art facilities online. statewidenotices46 http://bit.ly/x153yM Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:16:00 GMT The February issue of Alabama's Health (ADPH's Employee Newsletter) is now available online. statewidenotices45 http://bit.ly/xwk9nF Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:24:00 GMT The updated list of Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms has been published online. statewidenotices44 http://bit.ly/nJMbXS Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:27:00 GMT The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program has published a revised version of the Alabama Breastfeeding Resource Guide containing a list of health care professionals who provide breastfeeding support to mothers in Alabama. statewidenotices43 http://bit.ly/xW5QdU Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has published a revised version of the Address Roster of County Health Departments, Health Officers, and Administrators. statewidenotices42 http://www.adph.org/publications/default.asp?id=527 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:16:00 GMT The Mobile County Health Department will offer free, confidential STD testing on Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at South Alabama CARES on 2054 Dauphin St. Call 251-471-5277 for more information. statewidenotices41 http://bit.ly/wdJBUq Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has published a new Controlled Substances List. statewidenotices40 http://bit.ly/y28Hoc Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:23:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has published a revised version of its central office telephone listing. statewidenotices39 http://bit.ly/xOZphf Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:31:00 GMT The Pickens County Health Department will host a free prostate cancer screening on February 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 205-367-8157 for details. statewidenotices38 http://bit.ly/tjqioR Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:29:00 GMT The Alabama Department of Public Health has published a revised version of its organizational chart. statewidenotices37 http://bit.ly/wv1Jkp Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT Scale Back Alabama, the 10-week contest to encourage Alabamians to lose weight, to exercise and to have fun while doing it, starts January 19. statewidenotices36 http://bit.ly/yJvOiQ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:45:00 GMT ADPH has updated the Notifiable Disease Rules and launched an awareness campaign "DETECT, TEST and REPORT Notifiable Diseases" to all notifiable disease reporters. statewidenotices35 http://adph.org/epi Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:45:00 GMT The electronic renewal capability for EMS providers is now inactive. statewidenotices34 http://bit.ly/vRFAnb Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:10:00 GMT The 2012 Radiographer Examination Schedule has been published online. statewidenotices33 http://bit.ly/ubMitu Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:42:00 GMT Were you in the path of a tornado on April 27, 2011? If yes, please help us understand better ways to prepare for future tornadoes to protect and save lives by participating in a telephone survey. statewidenotices32 http://bit.ly/uBOQLB Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:53:00 GMT The updated list of Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms has been published online. statewidenotices31 http://bit.ly/nJMbXS Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:27:00 GMT The updated directory of Alabama Certified Lead Firms has been published online. statewidenotices30 http://bit.ly/nJMbxs Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:02:00 GMT The 2011 statistics on sexually transmitted diseases in Alabama have been published online. statewidenotices29 http://bit.ly/rlfhR2 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:08:00 GMT The presentations for the September GAL (Get A [Healthy] Life) Symposium are now available online. statewidenotices28 http://bit.ly/ph5fPI Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:22:00 GMT The Burden of Tobacco in Alabama Report provides a comprehensive overview of the health and economic burden of tobacco use on the State of Alabama using the most recent data from 2009 and 2010. statewidenotices27 http://bit.ly/mQUdrp Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:33:00 GMT The Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms Directory on the Alabama Lead Contractors Certification Program Website has been updated. statewidenotices26 http://bit.ly/pXESqh Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:16:00 GMT Alabama hospitals have been recognized for their outstanding effort in newborn screening specimen collection. statewidenotices25 http://bit.ly/oyGkFx Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:06:00 GMT The September issue of Alabama's Health (ADPH's Employee Newsletter) is now available online. statewidenotices24 http://bit.ly/pWQZVh Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:06:00 GMT The Fall 2011 issue of the Healthy Weight Initiative Newsletter is now available online. statewidenotices23 http://bit.ly/ndetok Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:14:00 GMT The Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms Directory on the Alabama Lead Contractors Certification Program Website has been updated. statewidenotices22 http://bit.ly/pXESqh Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:12:00 GMT The Nutrition and Physical Activity Division has updated resources on their Health Vending Machine webpage. statewidenotices21 http://bit.ly/osyR7W Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:10:00 GMT From 2008-2009, there was an increase in women reporting that they felt depressed always or almost always; however, the percentage of women who were actually diagnosed with depression decreased. statewidenotices20 http://bit.ly/qyhZ0c Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:23:00 GMT Looking for a location to get your health screening or flu shot? State employees should visit the SEIB Wellness Schedule. Public Education employees should visit the ADPH Online Calendar. statewidenotices19 http://bit.ly/nDRHx7 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:23:00 GMT The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health maintains a list of grant opportunities related to rural health. Grants are organized into three categorizes: state and federal, foundation, and other. statewidenotices18 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=1090 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:53:00 GMT The Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms Directory on the Alabama Lead Contractors Certification Program Website has been updated. statewidenotices17 http://adph.org/lead/Default.asp?id=1602 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:42:00 GMT The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health maintains a list of grant opportunities related to rural health. Grants are organized into three categorizes: state and federal, foundation, and other. statewidenotices16 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=1090 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:57:00 GMT The FITWAY Program added links to educational videos to their website. statewidenotices15 http://adph.org/colon/Default.asp?id=5206 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:43:00 GMT The Alabama Certified Lead Renovator and Sampling Technician Firms Directory on the Alabama Lead Contractors Certification Program Website has been updated. statewidenotices14 http://adph.org/lead/Default.asp?id=1602 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:06:00 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. statewidenotices13 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 choices you make now can impact your health today, tomorrow and even the health of your children. Make the time to learn about choices you can make to achieve a healthier life. statewidenotices12 http://www.youtube.com/alabamapublichealth#p/u/1/hIpS4dl7-Pc Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:17:00 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. statewidenotices11 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. statewidenotices10 http://adph.org/owh/Default.asp?id=641 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:00 GMT Robertsdale High School raised funds for tornado victims this past spring. They have made a donation to the American Red Cross. Holy Spirit Catholic High School is a part of a church that was used to provide shelter for families displaced by the storms. statewidenotices9 http://www.adph.org/injuryprevention/Default.asp?id=5016 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:32:00 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. statewidenotices8 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=4243 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:27:00 GMT Grants are organized into three categorizes: state and federal, foundation, and other. All grants are ordered according to deadlines, with nearest approaching listed first. The Grants Listing page was last revised on June 14, 2011. statewidenotices7 http://adph.org/ruralhealth/index.asp?id=1090 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:42:00 GMT The Statistical Analysis Division staff in the Center for Health Statistics prepare various statistical analyses of natality, pregnancy, general mortality, infant mortality, causes of death, marriage, divorce, and other demographic and health-related data for the state and its geographical regions. statewidenotices6 http://adph.org/healthstats/index.asp?id=1506 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:11:00 GMT The Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition (ACCCC) is a statewide network of physicians, organizations, medical groups, cancer patients, cancer survivors and interested individuals dedicated to reducing the impact and burden of cancer on Alabama statewidenotices5/ http://www.adph.org/cancercontrol/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:16:00 GMT Check out our peel back ad on al.com promoting colorectal cancer screening. statewidenotices4 http://adph.org/ALPHTN/index.asp?id=5178 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:04:00 GMT Free HIV/STD screenings and other services are being offered in Foley on June 17 and Mobile on June 21. statewidenotices3 http://www.adph.org/aids/index.asp?id=4295 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:14:00 GMT The FITWAY Alabama Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program has produced a new commercial. "Fight Back! Knock cancer with early detection. Get screened today." statewidenotices2 http://www.adph.org/colon Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:40:00 GMT The Nutrition and Physical Activity Division has added the flyer - "Make a Good Choice - Snack Using the 10-10-5 Rule" - to their Vending Machine Toolkit. statewidenotices1 http://adph.org/NUTRITION/index.asp?id=4929 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:38:00 GMT