2008 News Release Archive

12-23-08 - Two Coosa County weigh-in sites set for Scale Back Alabama

12-12-08 - Shop for safe toys this holiday season

11-26-08 - Rabid bat in Baldwin County prompts reminders to immunize pets

11-18-08 - ADPH proposes civil penalty against company for failing to secure nuclear gauge

11-14-08 - Health department facilitates investigation into recent deaths in children

11-14-08 - It's not too late; get your flu shot now

11-13-08 - Regional Trauma Advisory Council meeting set for Nov. 20

11-13-08 - Regional Trauma Advisory Council meeting set for Nov. 18

11-07-08 - Regional Trauma Advisory Council meeting set for Nov. 12

10-31-08 - Survivors of Suicide Day offers support for survivors

10-29-08 - Regional Trauma Advisory Council Meeting set in Lincoln

10-28-08 - AMAiZING event planned for families of children with diabetes

10-28-08 - Health department offers autumn season safety tips

10-28-08 - Regional Trauma Advisory Council Meeting set

10-27-08 - Teen pregnancies increase in Alabama for second consecutive year

10-22-08 - Reduce exposure to lead, especially among young children

10-16-08 - Health departments expect ample supply of flu vaccine, so get immunized

10-07-08 - Fit physical activity into your life--your way

10-02-08 - Home fires lead to serious injury, death and property loss

10-01-08 - Joy to Life Foundation offers free personalized 'Fight Breast Cancer' tags through October

09-25-08 - CDC recognizes 73 Alabama water systems for water fluoridation quality

09-23-08 - West Nile virus detected in Escambia County, Ala.

09-19-08 - Skin cancer prevention information, screenings will be offered at Navistar Classic

09-18-08 - ADPH announces 2008 Safety Coloring Book winners

09-15-08 - Scale Back Alabama selects coach

09-10-08 - Radon test kit can answer concerns about granite counter tops

09-09-08 - Free prostate cancer screenings available in West Alabama

09-08-08 - Suicide Prevention Task Force works to educate Alabamians

09-07-08 - Shellfish growing waters reopened for harvesting of oysters

09-03-08 - Gauge containing radioactive materials returned

09-01-08 - Public reminded to use caution in flood waters

08-31-08 - Alabama waters closed to oyster harvesting

08-29-08 - Company offers reward for return of radioactive device

08-29-08 - Public Health encourages Alabamians to prepare for Hurricane Gustav

08-22-08 - Use caution in flood waters

08-20-08 - Alabama's infant mortality rate increases in 2007

08-14-08 - WIC Program seeks public comment about 2009 State Plan

08-06-08 - State's high school youth are smoking less

08-05-08 - For breastfeeding to succeed, mothers need support

08-04-08 - Back-to-school preparations must include up-to-date immunizations

07-31-08 - Consider becoming an organ donor

07-24-08 - Former State Health Officer Dr. Ira L. Myers dies in Montgomery

07-22-08 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2008 Fish Consumption Advisories

07-16-08 - HIV/AIDS Waiver Program offers option for seriously ill patients

07-10-08 - Children's health agencies announce initiative to increase awareness of ATV-related injury

07-01-08 - Fireworks increase the risk of injury and fire

06-24-08 - Statewide initiative aims to increase business support for breastfeeding

06-18-08 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Baldwin County

06-10-08 - Immunize your pets during Rabies Awareness/Dog Bite Prevention Week

06-03-08 - Alabama ranks high in children's health care, national study finds

05-01-08 - Health department encourages public to learn risk factors for viral hepatitis

04-30-08 - Alabama celebrates asthma awareness month

04-29-08 - Public Health launches program to help teens quit smoking

04-18-08 - Alabama Newborn Screening to add test for cystic fibrosis

04-14-08 - Foundation takes steps to stop breast cancer by sponsoring 'Walk of Life' on April 19

04-01-08 - Scale Back Alabama doubles in size

03-28-08 - Health Department cautions consumers about 'Total Body' dietary supplements

03-28-08 - Public health website now provides all food inspection scores

03-07-08 - North Alabama implements model trauma system

02-22-08 - ADPH seeks proposals for HIV/AIDS prevention services for youth/adolescents

02-20-08 - Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may cause skin damage

02-19-08 - ADPH opens area to oyster harvesting

02-13-08 - Conferences will tackle difficult issues

02-06-08 - Influenza detected in Alabama

01-31-08 - Alabamians asked to show support for Go Red for Women

01-07-08 - Public health cooperates in lead hazard removal/cleanup at Spanish Fort Elementary School

01-04-08 - Be aware of home heating hazards