2009 News Release Archive

12-23-09 - H1N1 vaccine recall should not affect Alabamians who have received vaccine

12-21-09 - H1N1 influenza vaccination is expanded to the general public

12-16-09 - Radon test kits can save lives

12-15-09 - Recalled H1N1 influenza vaccine lots being returned

12-14-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

12-09-09 - H1N1 vaccine administration goes well in Northwest Alabama

11-25-09 - Shellfish growing waters opened

11-18-09 - School-based H1N1 influenza clinics to begin for K-3 students

11-10-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

11-10-09 - Statewide trauma system improves patient outcomes

11-09-09 - Additional groups of Alabamians can now receive novel H1N1 influenza vaccine

10-30-09 - Shellfish growing waters reopened for harvesting of oysters

10-27-09 - High-risk individuals offered H1N1 influenza vaccine

10-22-09 - ADPH seeks science-based proposals for HIV/AIDS risk reduction, health promotion

10-21-09 - Focus on nutrition, physical activity and safety this Halloween

10-19-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

10-15-09 - Shellfish growing waters reopened for harvesting of oysters

10-13-09 - Cherokee County death linked to 2009 H1N1

10-08-09 - First H1N1 influenza nasal mist vaccine arrives in Alabama

10-06-09 - Mobile death linked to 2009 H1N1 influenza

10-05-09 - Keep your home safe from fire to prevent burn injuries

10-02-09 - Fifteen Alabama deaths now linked to 2009 H1N1 influenza

10-02-09 - ALL Kids expands eligibility for children's health insurance Oct. 1

10-01-09 - Three additional Alabama deaths linked to 2009 H1N1 influenza

09-28-09 - Influenza-like illnesses remain widespread in Alabama

09-27-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

09-25-09 - Free prostate cancer sceening offered in Camden Oct. 10

09-24-09 - Additional Alabama death linked to 2009 h2N1 influenza

09-23-09 - Most of Alabama now protected by Trauma Communications System

09-16-09 - Alabama's infant mortality rate decreases in 2008

09-10-09 - Additional Alabama deaths linked to 2009 H1N1 influenza

09-09-09 - 2009 influenza is widespread in Alabama

08-31-09 - Second Alabama child dies from novel H1N1 influenza

08-26-09 - Alabama Obesity Task Force to join Alabama Communities of Excellence

08-25-09 - West Nile virus detected in fourth sentinel chicken in Escambia County

08-24-09 - ADPH asks the public to be aware of vitamin B12 deficiency

08-21-09 - ADPH makes recommendations regarding novel H1N1 influenza

08-19-09 - Sentinel chicken in Foley tests positive for West Nile virus

08-19-09 - West Nile virus detected in third sentinel chicken in Escambia County

08-13-09 - WIC Program seeks public comment about 2010 State Plan

08-07-09 - Safeguard your children for the coming influenza season

08-06-09 - Sentinel chicken in Magnolia Springs tests positive for West Nile virus

07-28-09 - West Nile virus detected in second chicken in Escambia County

07-24-09 - State, local providers practice response to emergency events

07-24-09

Transition to electronic health records is now complete at Randolph Medical Center

07-21-09 - West Nile virus detected in Escambia County

07-15-09 - New law expands Medicaid coverage for eligible women with breast and cervical cancer

07-14-09 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis again detected in Baldwin County

07-13-09 - ADPH issues 2009 fish consumption advisories

07-07-09 - ADPH proposes civil penalty against company

06-30-09 - Five communities selected for Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Grant

06-29-09 - Prevent injuries by handling fireworks with care

06-24-09 - New income guidelines released for WIC

06-23-09 - ADPH recognizes three hospitals for newborn screening reliability

06-23-09 - Rabid fox in Conecuh County prompts reminder to immunize pets and exercise caution

06-22-09 - Take precautions to prevent heat illnesses

06-22-09 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Baldwin County

06-09-09 - NHSC offers loan repayment money for primary care providers in Alabama

06-09-09 - Reduce exposure to mosquitoes this summer

06-09-09 - Reduce exposure to mosquitoes this summer

06-04-09 - First novel H1N1 influenza case confirmed in Autauga County

06-03-09 - Rabid raccoon in Conecuh County prompts reminders to immunize pets

05-29-09 - First novel H1N1 influenza cases confirmed in Baldwin, Colbert and Dale counties

05-28-09 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

05-27-09 - ADPH designates USA Medical Center as Level I Trauma Center

05-20-09 - Alabama laboratory meets current demands for novel H1N1 influenza testing

05-20-09 - Novel H1N1 influenza recently identified in Coffee County

05-19-09 - ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs

05-18-09 - Document examines health status of Native American Indians of Alabama

05-14-09 - Water-damaged buildings may harbor mold

05-14-09 - First novel H1N1 cases identified in Etowah and Mobile counties

05-13-09 - Nine new cases of novel H1N1 influenza identified

05-13-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

05-12-09 - CDC certifies Alabama's public health laboratory for novel H1N1 influenza confirmation testing

05-08-09 - Additional probable influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) cases identified

05-07-09 - Use caution in flood waters

05-07-09 - One additional probable H1N1 (swine flu) case identified

05-06-09 - Seven additional probable H1N1 (swine flu) cases identified

05-05-09 - Alabama adopts CDC guidelines for schools

05-05-09 - Office of Women's Health celebrates National Women's Health Week

05-04-09 - First probable H1N1 (swine) flu case identified at an Alabama university

05-04-09 - Alabama has 13 probable or confirmed H1N1 (swine) flu cases

05-02-09 - Alabama reports five additional probable cases & first confirmed case of H1N1 (swine) flu

05-01-09 - Probable swine flu case identified in elementary school classmate in Madison

04-30-09 - Probable case of swine flu identified in adult; precautions emphasized

04-30-09 - ADPH steps up activities in response to swine flu

04-29-09 - First probable swine flu cases identified in Alabama

04-29-09 - No swine flu cases identified in Alabama

04-28-09 - ADPH continues influenza monitoring

04-26-09 - Public Health monitoring the swine flu outbreak

04-23-09 - Oyster beds opened

04-20-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

04-20-09 - Satellite program on April 23 will educate health care providers about sexual assault

04-20-09 - Alabama Strategic Alliance for Health Program will work to create a healthier Black Belt/West Alabama

04-16-09 - Portions of Mobile Bay opened to oyster harvesting

04-15-09 - Become informed about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

04-01-09 - Alabamians lose nearly 200,000 pounds

03-22-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

03-16-09 - Mortuary response team prepares to assist state

03-15-09 - Shellfish growing waters opened

03-13-09 - 'Poisonings span a lifetime,' injury prevention proponents warn

03-12-09 - Get free supplies for organization pandemic plans

03-10-09 - Alabama to participate in national initiative to increase coverage for uninsured children

03-08-09 - Shellfish growing waters closed

02-13-09 - Rabid fox in Baldwin County prompts reminders to immunize pets

02-12-09 - Alabama receives grant to combat obesity

02-02-09 - Health department teams assist with Kentucky emergency response

01-30-09 - Smoke alarms save lives

01-28-09 - Trauma system town hall meeting set for Feb. 12

01-28-09 - Children and Youth With Diabetes will take strides bowling

01-25-09 - Shellfish growing waters reopened

01-16-09 - Be sure to get your home in shape for the new year

01-13-09 - Shellfish growing areas closed to oyster harvesting

01-08-09 - Alabamians being asked to lose half a million pounds