2007 News Release Archive

12-12-07 - Keep safety in mind when buying toys

11-16-07 - Red tide remains at Alabama beaches

11-15-07 - STD rates in Alabama among highest in nation

11-09-07 - No additional TB cases confirmed among employees of Decatur plant

11-08-07 - Alabama recognizes National Survivors Day

11-07-07 - Video educates preschoolers to reduce transmission of influenza

11-06-07 - Misdirected forms sent to some ALL Kids families

11-05-07 - Leaders meet to design State Trauma System

10-29-07 - Public health addresses recent MRSA concerns

10-25-07 - Expanded TB screening to begin Oct. 29

10-24-07 - ADPH to provide additional TB screening in Decatur

10-23-07 - Shellfish growing waters closed

10-18-07 - ADPH offers tuberculosis skin tests

10-18-07 - Practicing good hygiene can help prevent MRSA infections

10-18-07 - Red tide cells found at Alabama beaches

10-15-07 - ADPH/RMC in Roanoke awarded million dollar grant to address cardiovascular disease

10-09-07 - Practice your escape plan; sign up for the Great American Fire Drill

09-28-07 - Health Department encourages influenza immunization

09-20-07 - Celebrate 'Family Dinner Night' on Sept. 24

09-18-07 - Alabama's infant mortality rate decreases in 2006

09-17-07 - Dr. W.T. "Tom" Geary appointed to ADPH medical director post

09-12-07 - EEE detected in Baldwin County resident

09-11-07 - Alabama West Nile virus cases increase in 2007, with most cases in Montgomery

09-10-07 - Suicide Prevention Week focuses on education and training

09-07-07 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Escambia County

09-06-07 - Rabid bat in Colbert County prompts reminder to immunize pets

09-05-07 - ADPH promotes fruit and vegetable consumption for improved nutrition

09-04-07 - New publication examines birth outcomes by method of payment for delivery

08-31-07 - Two additional heat-related deaths reported

08-30-07 - One death likely connected with E. coli outbreak

08-22-07 - Heat-related deaths and injuries continue to increase

08-21-07 - Two more Alabamians succumb to heat

08-17-07 - Alabama experiences eight heat-related deaths

08-14-07 - WIC Program seeks public comment about 2008 State Plan

08-13-07 - College freshmen encouraged to receive meningococcal vaccine

08-07-07 - Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth, experts urge

08-06-07 - Take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne diseases; the season is here

08-01-07 - Health Department works with Anniston company to evaluate employees testing positive for TB

07-26-07 - Local partners join national effort to promote healthier living, wellness when Medicare Prevention tour bus visits Montgomery

07-23-07 - ADPH advises consumers to be alert to the risk of botulism poisoning

07-19-07 - Pandemic influenza medical surge plan exercise set for July 24

07-02-07 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues fish consumption advisories

06-28-07 - Follow safety guidelines when handling fireworks

06-25-07 - Take precautions to prevent heat illnesses

06-14-07 - Alabamians should take advantage of voluntary HIV counseling and testing

06-08-07 - Resurrection Life Center Nursing Home Gets New Operator

05-31-07 - All Alabama nursing homes now have sprinkler systems

05-30-07 - ADPH offers tuberculin skin tests to airline passengers who may have been exposed to TB on two trans-Atlantic flights in May

05-24-07 - Alabama Public Health Association honors professionals

05-14-07 - Put on your walking shoes for National Employee Health and Fitness Day

05-07-07 - Plan first is an insurance program that helps Alabama women

05-03-07 - Learn the risk factors for hepatitis

05-02-07 - Five ADPH home health providers listed in top tier of U.S.

04-24-07 - More Alabama children have health insurance coverage than national average as ALL Kids celebrates 10-year milestone of covering Alabama's kids

04-02-07 - Scale Back Alabama celebrates healthful weight loss; announces $1,000 winners

03-29-07 - Prepare for health emergencies during National Public Health Week 2007

03-26-07 - Butalbital compounds will be under stricter control

03-23-07 - Alabama celebrates World TB Day, March 24

03-22-07 - Health and safety advocates call for a statewide trauma system

03-19-07 - Initiative encourages more fruit and vegetable consumption

03-02-07 - ADPH to increase nicotine replacement therapy for callers

02-21-07 - WIC can serve more women and children in Alabama

02-02-07 - Montgomery goes red for women to raise awareness about women's risk of heart disease

02-02-07 - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day encourages action

01-10-07 - January is Cervical Health Awareness and Cancer Screening Month; free cervical cancer and breast cancer screening available

01-10-07 - January is the best time of year to test for indoor radon; free radon test kits offered this month for those who tested in the summer

01-02-07 - Safeguard your family against fires caused by heating equipment