2011 News Release Archive

12-19-11 - Tornado-impacted residents asked to participate in telephone survey

11-30-11 - EMS brings technology and education to save lives

11-16-11 - Prepare for the holidays by getting a flu shot

11-14-11 - Alabama celebrates first National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17

11-07-11 - ADPH works on screening and follow-up of TB case at Troy University

10-24-11 - Alabama parents are advised to have their homes and children tested for lead as state observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 23-29

10-17-11 - Choose healthful vending machine fare

10-14-11 - ADPH to issue emergency order making synthetic marijuana compounds illegal

10-07-11 - Alabama to celebrate increased access to health care on Corps Community Day

10-07-11 - Study finds mental health needs continue in areas impacted by Gulf of Mexico oil spill

09-29-11 - Drive-through flu shot clinic set for Oct. 7, doubles as emergency exercise

09-29-11 - Drive-through flu shot clinic set for Oct. 6, doubles as emergency exercise

09-27-11 - Baldwin County Health Department announces flu shot clinics

09-21-11 - Infant mortality rate in Alabama ties second lowest rate ever in 2010

09-16-11 - Fight between dog and rabid raccoon in Talladega reminds pet owners of the need to immunize

09-14-11 - Additional shellfish growing waters opened

09-12-11 - Shellfish growing waters opened

09-04-11 - Shellfish growing waters closed

09-02-11 - ADPH offers safety tips for the school year

09-01-11 - Designer drug 'Spice' is an emerging public health problem; public hearing scheduled for Sept. 19

09-01-11 - Rabies suspected after fox attacks an area resident in the afternoon

08-31-11 - Recreational water safety is a yearlong goal

08-31-11 - Rabid bats in Colbert and Lauderdale counties remind pet owners of the need to immunize

08-31-11 - ADPH encourages influenza immunizations for those 6 months of age and older

08-29-11 - WIC Program seeks public comment about 2012 State Plan

08-29-11 - Dallas County Health Department promotes healthy lifestyles by becoming a tobacco-free campus Sept. 1

08-29-11 - Simple steps can help prevent foodborne illnesses

08-16-11 - West Nile virus detected in Baldwin County

08-16-11 - Text4baby program helps pregnant women and new mothers

08-12-11 - Coastal residents will be asked to participate in household survey on Aug. 26 and 27

08-11-11 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues Fish Consumption Advisories

08-03-11 - Online service celebrates a year of helping tobacco users quit

08-02-11 - Take 10 minutes for a healthier life; free prostate cancer screening offered on Aug. 20 at Monroe County Health Department

07-19-11 - ADPH reminds parents that Tdap vaccine is required to protect against highly contagious pertussis

07-11-11 - West Nile virus detected in Conecuh County

07-11-11 - Take extra precautions to prevent heat illnesses

06-28-11 - ADPH continues investigation of E. coli associated with the SportsPlex and Aquatic Center in Opelika

06-24-11 - Six children sickened after playing in Opelika Splash Park and Aquatic Center

06-24-11 - ADPH recommends precautions for swimming safety after children become ill at Opelika Splash Park

06-23-11 - ADPH investigates illnesses of children at Opelika Splash Park

06-15-11 - Rabid fox in Baldwin County prompts reminders to immunize pets

06-09-11 - Montgomery to celebrate men's health June 13

06-03-11 - Take extra precautions to prevent heat illnesses

05-17-11 - Avoid asbestos, insulation and lead dust exposure during storm cleanup

05-16-11 - Immunize your pets during Rabies Awareness and Animal Bite Prevention Week

05-13-11 - Alabama's WIC Program reaches out to storm victims

05-06-11 - ADPH encourages emergency workers and others to contact the local county health department for tetanus vaccination

05-03-11 - Guard against heat-related problems associated with cleanup activities

05-03-11 - Use caution when returning to a storm-damaged home

05-01-11 - Keep food safe after power outages, ADPH advises

05-01-11 - ADPH recommends up-to-date tetanus vaccination for emergency workers and others involved in tornado cleanup efforts

04-28-11 - Be alert to health and safety after devastating tornadoes

04-22-11 - Rabid raccoon in Etowah County prompts reminders to immunize pets

04-15-11 - Women's Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Mother-Daughter Walk set for April 30

04-15-11 - ADPH warns food establishments about inspection scam

04-07-11 - Likely source of Serratia contamination identified

03-30-11 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

03-30-11 - CDC and ADPH continue investigation of outbreak linked to TPN

03-29-11 - CDC and ADPH investigate outbreak at Alabama hospitals; products recalled

03-15-11 - Colorful, fun and nutritious--National Nutrition Month promotes healthful meals

03-12-11 - Shellfish growing waters closed

03-07-11 - Rabid bobcat in Lowndes County prompts reminders to immunize pets

03-04-11 - Partner assistance allows ADPH to continue serving women at high risk of breast and cervical cancer

02-22-11 - Alabama bans possession, manufacture and distribution of so-called 'bath salts'

02-10-11 - Test your home for radon; protect your health

01-20-11 - Scale Back Alabama gears up for fifth year

01-14-11 - Agencies monitor wildlife rabies in Autauga and Elmore counties

01-13-11 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act support enables Dr. T.J. Morris to provide dental services in Atmore, Ala.

01-09-11 - Be aware of hypothermia, carbon monoxide dangers after power outages