2013 News Release Archive

12-30-13 - Alabama experiences significant h2N1 influenza activity this season

12-16-13 - 2013 Alabama Asthma Burden Document issued

12-12-13 - ADPH seeks assistance in comprehensive community health assessment

12-11-13 - Inexpensive radon test kits are thoughtful gifts for your family and friends

11-21-13 - Prevent foodborne illness this holiday season

11-19-13 - Alabama to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21

11-05-13 - Alabama selected to participate in initiative to improve birth outcomes

10-31-13 - WIC resumes three-month issuance of benefits

10-25-13 - Alabama Obesity Task Force urges the public: 'Rethink Your Drink'

10-24-13 - Drug Take-Back Day set for Saturday

10-22-13 - No new cases of Legionella pneumonia reported

10-21-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health continues investigation of Legionella pneumonia

10-18-13 - Take back expired, unwanted prescriptions drugs on Oct. 26

10-18-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health continues investigation of Legionella pneumonia

10-17-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health reports additional case and two suspect cases of Legionella pneumonia

10-16-13 - Lauderdale County Health Department reports additional case of Legionella pneumonia

10-16-13 - Infant mortality rate in Alabama increases in 2012

10-14-13 - Lauderdale County Health Department investigates Legionella pneumonia

10-02-13 - WIC program receives additional funding through October

10-01-13 - ADPH announces WIC Program status is uncertain

10-01-13 - ADPH recommends influenza immunization for those 6 months of age and older

09-19-13 - Walk-in flu shot clinics set for Sept. 26-27

09-19-13 - New statewide report issued: Healthcare-Associated Infections in Alabama Hospitals

09-18-13 - March of Dimes recognizes State Health Officer for leadership in newborn screening

09-16-13 - Alabama observes Child Passenger Safety Week, emphasizes proper child car seat fit

09-10-13 - Few Alabama adults have received HPV vaccine, survey finds

09-06-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

09-03-13 - WIC Program seeks public comment about 2014 State Plan

08-26-13 - Southeast Regional Pilot Acute Stroke System activated, ADPH announces

08-19-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

08-16-13 - Students exposed to TB at Lee High School must complete screening before Aug. 24

08-12-13 - Sterile Product Recall Issued--Specialty Compounding, LLC, Cedar Park, Texas

08-10-13 - Specialty Compounding Alert

08-09-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2013 Fish Consumption Advisories

08-09-13 - New income guidelines released for WIC

08-08-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

08-01-13 - Stay informed with ADPH mobile app

07-30-13 - Alabama breast cancer patients to receive information about treatment options under new act

07-15-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

07-12-13 - Alabama health officials confirm Salmonella in foodborne outbreak in Sumter County

07-10-13 - Alabama health officials investigate foodborne outbreak in Sumter County

07-09-13 - Students must have Tdap vaccine to protect against highly contagious pertussis

07-05-13 - Restaurant owners report smoke-free restaurant and bar policies don't harm business

06-28-13 - ADPH investigates TB case

06-20-13 - Parents encouraged to pair HPV vaccine with child's required Tdap

06-07-13 - ADPH investigates TB cases

06-07-13 - Symposium to highlight the need for men to make their health a priority

05-30-13 - No known adverse effects reported from use of injectable steroid product

05-30-13 - Dallas County Health Department offers extended hours

05-24-13 - Alabama health officials begin investigation of product from compounding pharmacy

05-23-13 - Cause of respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama determined

05-22-13 - Immunize your pets during Rabies Awareness/Dog Bite Prevention Week

05-21-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

05-21-13 - Increase in respiratory illnesses reported in southeast Alabama

05-15-13 - Alabama Employee Health and Fitness Day Walk set for May 17 at the State Capitol

05-07-13 - Rabid fox in Baldwin County prompts reminders to immunize pets

05-02-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

04-26-13 - Scale Back Alabama tops 1 million pounds lost

04-26-13 - ADPH reopens areas for oyster harvesting

04-25-13 - Alabamians at risk are urged to learn more about viral hepatitis

04-19-13 - Risk of tickborne diseases is greatest in late spring and summer

04-18-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

04-17-13 - Rabid raccoons found in Shelby County; be sure to vaccinate pets

04-17-13 - ADPH reminds parents that their teens also need immunizations

04-11-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

04-01-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

04-01-13 - Fifth Annual Jefferson County Women's Heath 5K Run and 1-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk set for May 18

04-01-13 - First Montgomery Women's Health 5K Run and 1-Mile Mother-Daughter Walk set for May 11

03-26-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health files complaint in Jefferson County Circuit Court seeking to enjoin operation of unlicensed abortion/reproductive health center

03-19-13 - Alabama Department of Public Health investigates allegations of unlicensed operation of Birmingham Abortion/Reproductive Health Center

03-17-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

03-13-13 - River Region dietitians sponsor canned food drive

02-25-13 - Weiss Lake property owners urged to act; fines of $150 per day to be assessed

02-21-13 - Rabid raccoon in Baldwin County prompts reminders to immunize pets

02-21-13 - HIV/AIDS Division seeks nonprofit fiscal/program management agent

02-14-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

02-11-13 - Alabama Asthma Coalition to meet Feb. 22 in Huntsville

02-06-13 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting

01-20-13 - Shellfish growing waters closed

01-15-13 - Teen births in Alabama reach historic low rate in 2011

01-11-13 - Alabamians advised to be immunized for influenza and follow infection control practices

01-10-13 - Alabama experiences significant influenza activity early in flu season

01-08-13 - Area 1 residents receive service from top-ranking public health home health program

01-08-13 - Washington County Health Department home health ranks in the top 25 percent in the U.S.