2006 News Releases Archive

12-22-06 - ADPH encourages flu shots for all

12-12-06 - Alabama scores high in preparedness

12-12-06 - Holiday safety tips: Avoid toy hazards

12-05-06 - Dale County Health Department to hold groundbreaking

11-28-06 - Give the gift of a healthy home with a radon test kit

11-27-06 - Smoke alarms are reducing fire deaths in Alabama

11-17-06 - Alabama Department of Public Health expects Influenza vaccine soon

11-01-06 - Alabama's seat belt usage higher than ever reported; child restraint usage down

10-27-06 - Influenza vaccine will be available at county health departments by late November

10-10-06 - Public Health Emergency Preparedness program holds volunteer symposium

10-06-06 - CDC rates Alabama's preparedness with highest status

10-04-06 - Alabama oral rabies vaccine distribution to begin October 16

09-28-06 - Alabama Department of Public Health to provide influenza immunizations in Dale and Houston counties

09-20-06 - State Committee of Public Health approves public comment for Revised Abortion or Reproductive Health Center Rules

09-20-06 - ADPH seeks HIV/AIDS research proposals

09-20-06 - Alabama's Infant Mortality rate increases in 2005

09-14-06 - Alabama Child Death Review System annual report records steady progress in decreasing child deaths

09-12-06 - Individuals attending Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration August 23-31 cautioned that horse has tested positive for rabies

09-11-06 - ADPH encourages Alabamians to eat more fruits, vegetables

08-24-06 - WIC program seeks public comment about 2007 State Plan

08-17-06 - ADPH urges parents to create a safe sleep environment for babies

08-16-06 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues Fish Consumption Advisories

08-02-06 - Plan for healthy eating, no matter what

08-02-06 - Students illustrate the importance of buckling up; contest winners announced

08-01-06 - Breastfeeding can reduce infant infections and health care costs

07-28-06 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues fish consumption advisories

07-13-06 - Birds free of West Nile virus and avian influenza

06-30-06 - Changes in Alabama's Child Restraint law effect child restraint/booster seat use

06-15-06 - Birmingham abortion clinic surrenders license

05-30-06 - Alabama Tobacco Quitline offers nicotine patch to help smokers quit

05-30-06 - Proper handwashing urged to help prevent shigellosis

05-11-06 - Hale County Health Department to hold groundbreaking

05-11-06 - Alabama observes Dog Bite Prevention Week

04-05-06 - Early childhood years are crucial in children's optimum development; advocates call for increased investment for children ages Zero to Five

04-01-06 - Shellfish growing waters opened

03-28-06 - Shellfish growing waters closed

03-24-06 - On World TB Day, nations TB rate is lowest ever recorded

03-20-06 - Oral rabies vaccine distribution to begin in Central Alabama

03-10-06 - Oyster beds opened

03-02-06 - Shellfish growing waters closed

02-20-06 - Shellfish growing waters open

02-15-06 - Shellfish growing waters closed

02-09-06 - Influenza detected in Alabama

02-06-06 - Alabama joins nationwide response to AIDS crisis among African Americans

02-06-06 - Parents should brush up on healthy teeth: simple steps for kids' smiles

02-05-06 - Shellfish growing waters open

02-03-06 - Let's Lighten up Alabama One Step at a Time, Register before Feb. 27th

01-30-06 - Shellfish growing waters closed

01-11-06 - Alabama after school programs to implement We Can! program

01-05-06 - Health Department makes funding available for tobacco prevention and control projects