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ADPH to implement testing for STD/HIV privately at home

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) STD/HIV At-Home Specimen Collection initiative has been renewed. On May 1, kits will be available...

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Establishing and maintaining an effective public health system is a never-ending process of study, adaptation, adjustment, and refinement.

Shellfish growing waters reopened

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of...

Alabama WIC Program launches the WICShopper Mobile App

The Alabama Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is excited to improve the experience for its participants by introducing the WICShopper app...

Shellfish growing waters reopened

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of...

Dog in Pike County tests positive for rabies

ADPH confirms that a bulldog in Pike County near County Road 7708, Troy, tested positive for rabies.

Shellfish growing waters closed

ADPH has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County, including Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay, and Grand Bay.

Prevent Developing Diabetes; Lifestyle Changes to Consider

More than 550,000 people in Alabama have diabetes, and even more have prediabetes. This represents 15.7 percent of the state’s population....

Here a Chick, There a Chick, Everywhere a Chick Chick!!!

"Chick Days" started March 1 this year and will continue through the summer. Whether you are spending time posing for pictures with baby...

Harmful if Swallowed: Protecting Kids from Adult Products

Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. But even the most diligent parents can forget about the potentially toxic substances that...