Alabama Department of Public Health

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, designated to call attention to this condition which deeply affects families across the world. The Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition works to reduce the impact and burden of cancer in the state and offers insights and resources.

Close to two hundred thousand people in Alabama, and two other States could see over $300 million dollars in medical debt disappear. A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out their doctor bills.

Fishing is a popular activity in Alabama with thousands of people flocking to the state's lakes, rivers and streams each year. With more to be found in Alabama's waterways than catfish and bass, the latest Fish Consumption Advisory can help keep fishers safe.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Bureau of Clinical Laboratories has begun testing newborn infants in the state for two additional diseases, enabling early detection and increasing the chances of successful treatment.

An Alabama agency is seeking proposals from youth-serving community organizations that focus on those aged 12 through 15. The request from the Alabama Department of Public Health comes to secure funding to help provide evidence-based programs to adolescents, including sexual risk avoidance.

Break out the school supplies and first day of school outfits. Summer break in Alabama is winding down with classes getting back in session for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say Alabama is among the U.S. States with “high” levels of COVID-19 as of July 25th. The test period included an examination of wastewater nationally to see where the virus is spreading.

The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) is reminding parents and guardians to make sure their children are up-to-date on the required vaccines ahead of the school year.

Alabama is facing the most active period for mosquitoes in the state. The insects aren’t just annoying pests and can cause more than just an irritating bite. To help keep safe, the Alabama Department of Public Health is offering mosquito awareness and prevention tips.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has announced a contract with the Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program Sewer Board (LCUWP) that will move forward with the installation of septic systems for Lowndes County residents.