ADPH seeks proposals from youth-serving organizations to protect youth from nicotine initiation and secondhand smoke exposure. The deadline is September 16, 2024.
ADPH Ranked 3rd Best-In-State EmployerADPH is honored to be included on Forbes and Statista's list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024, especially because employee feedback was an important factor.
Vital Records AnnouncementEffective October 1, 2024, the Center for Health Statistics at 201 Monroe Street in Montgomery will no longer accept in-person requests for regular certified copies of Alabama vital records. Requests may be made in person at any Alabama county health department.
ADPH CareersADPH has job openings across the state. Visit Employment Opportunities for entry-level positions available. Those interested in applying should visit our Job Application page for instructions.
Newborn Screening Adds Additional TestingAlabama is now screening for Pompe and MPS-I, two genetic disorders. Newborn screening can alert healthcare providers to the potential for a condition that is typically not apparent at birth.
Hurricane PreparednessHurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Take the time now to review your emergency plan, stock up on basic supplies, and familiarize yourself with your local evacuation routes.
Alabama WIC Program seeks public comment about 2025 State Plan
September 9, 2024
Alabama WIC Program’s 2025 State Plan of Program Operations may be reviewed between September 9- 23, 2024.
Shine a Light on Childhood Cancer during September
September 3, 2024
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a month designated to call attention to this condition which deeply affects families across the world.
ADPH seeks proposals from youth-serving organizations to protect youth from nicotine initiation and secondhand smoke exposure
ADPH is currently accepting proposals to collaborate with qualified organizations in Alabama to affect social norm changes around tobacco use and.
Alabama awarded the CDC Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) Grant
The CDC has awarded $2.975 million to the ADPH Maternal Mortality Review Program over five years through a grant to expand support to Alabama’s.
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
ADPH reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 ranks ADPH as third highest
ADPH has been ranked as Alabama’s third best place to work on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024.
Guide to the Annual Fish Consumption Advisory
Each year, a new Fish Consumption Advisory is released to let people know which species of fish in which waterbodies may present a health hazard.
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 older adults (and everyone else) can do to prevent falls
Fall and fall-related injuries are common, with about one-third of older adults experiencing at least one fall each year.
ADPH seeks proposals from programs that serve middle and high school-age youth in Alabama
ADPH's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Branch announces a request for proposals from youth-serving community organizations and other entities for.