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Statewide Program Promotes Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

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Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in northeast Alabama October 1-20

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Houston County Health Department to hold drive-through flu clinic October 7

A drive-through flu clinic will be held on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Houston County Health Department

Statewide Program Promotes Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. When breast cancer is found early, the survival rate is 95...

Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in northeast Alabama October 1-20

ADPH announces that the United States Department of Agriculture will distribute oral rabies vaccine in parts of Alabama October 1-20.

Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state prepare for the possibility of...

Butler County Health Department announces opening of modular unit on Airport Road following fire

The Butler County Health Department is now providing most services in a modular facility at 350 Airport Road in Greenville.

ADPH announces Clear the Crib Challenge to combat sleep-related infant deaths

ADPH wants you to help combat infant mortality by joining the #ClearTheCrib #SafeSleepAL challenge.

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...

What You Need to Know About Avian Flu

This post contains information on avian flu, as well as tips on keeping yourself safe from other germs carried by farm animals, wild animals, and...

Prevent mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding sites around the home after storm events

ADPH advises caution to protect against mosquito bites after heavy rainfall and storm events.

Shellfish growing waters closed

ADPH has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County, including Portersville Bay and Grand Bay.