The health department offers WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services to the public.
Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained from this health department.
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It's Women's Health Week! The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: bit.ly/3Au817U provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings, including pelvic exams, pap smears, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and diagnostic services such as an ultrasound, colposcopy, or biopsy, for women who meet eligibility guidelines.
It's National Women's Health Week! Did you know that women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms that do not include chest pain? Learn more about these symptoms and steps women can take to prevent heart disease at bit.ly/3VRbDt4.
WIC can help your family with healthy food, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and more. We can't wait to meet you and your little ones! Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/wic.
During State Employee Recognition Week, we'd like to thank all the ADPH employees who work to promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health through the programs and services we provide. We invite everyone to visit bit.ly/444z1Zm to learn more about those programs and services and how they can help you live a healthier life.
May is National Pet Month! Show your furry friends some love by NEVER leaving your pet in a parked vehicle. Animals can die of heat stroke within 15 minutes and cracking the car windows doesn’t help. Learn more: weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets.
State Employee Recognition Week is a time to recognize more than 2,600 ADPH employees. These employees embody our four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, and Community. You make a difference in the lives of Alabamians every day by providing caring, quality services that affect everyone in the state. We invite you to learn more about our mission, vision, and core values at bit.ly/423Dj1t.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. It's also the most preventable. A simple strategy of sunscreen, shade, and protective clothing can help you enjoy your outside time this spring and summer. It can also your chance of getting skin cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/3G8zNZX.
May 8 - 12 is State Employee Recognition Week. Thank you to our employees who make a difference in the lives of Alabamians every day by providing caring, quality services that affect everyone in the state.
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands: bit.ly/3AzQziP. It's also Teacher Appreciation Week. Thanks for helping our little ones wash their hands!
Sometimes we need to go to the dark side. This includes our sleep schedule. Turning off the blue light from screens 30 minutes before sleep helps to get better quality of sleep. Find more tips for better sleep at cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html.
COVID-19 vaccinations are given Monday and Thursday by appointment. Please call (334) 727-1800 to schedule an appointment. Pediatric Pfizer is only offered on Mondays. Testing is available Monday and Thursday, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. No appointment is needed for testing.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Untreated Lyme disease can cause symptoms ranging from fever to facial paralysis. Learn more about the early signs and symptoms at bit.ly/3s5pSyp.
Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased and additional people may qualify. Read our full news release at bit.ly/40YDRo5.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray has recently been approved as an over-the-counter treatment. It will soon be available in-store and online. In the meantime, NARCAN® Nasal Spray is still available how you currently access it. For more information on , visit bit.ly/3HilhAm.
It’s Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Laboratory professionals keep our communities safe and improve patient care. We want to give a special thanks to all the people who are working around-the-clock at the ADPH laboratory.
It's National Infant Immunization Week and World Immunization Week! Check with your doctor to make sure your child is caught up on recommended vaccinations. Vaccinate to keep them protected during school & play. Learn more about recommended vaccines at bit.ly/3ZTKbgI.
State agencies are closed Monday, April 24, for a state holiday. The central office and all county health departments will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, April 25.
It’s National Safe Digging Month! Always contact 811 before you dig to protect underground utilities like septic tanks. Learn more at call811.com.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. We must promote safe, stable environments that help all children reach their full potential. We must also report suspected child abuse or neglect to protect those who can't protect themselves. Learn more at bit.ly/3Lm1MK8.
Alabamians who have a diagnosis that falls within the autism spectrum may apply for an identification card. The card assists with first responders and law enforcement officers' interactions during potentially stressful situations. More: bit.ly/3Wdg0iH.
April is National Minority Health Month! This year's theme is "Better Health Through Better Understanding." ADPH's Office of Health Equity and Minority Health has developed a 2-year blueprint for elevating health equity as a priority in Alabama. For more information on this office and its plans, visit bit.ly/3ZL94LV.
Always dump standing water. This is where mosquitoes like to lay their eggs. Empty, cover, or throw out items that hold water like tires, buckets, toys, or trash containers. Learn more ways to reduce your mosquito exposure at bit.ly/3KHqOS0.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take Back Day provides a safe way to get rid of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs. Learn more and find a collection site near you at bit.ly/3aqxN0u.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure you are aware of the risks and how to do a self-exam. Learn more and view our brochure at bit.ly/3L9Ziyt.
Moms To Be: Did you know that you can have syphilis and not know it? Get tested to protect yourself and your baby: bit.ly/3woqEbP.
National Gardening Day is April 14! Celebrate by getting outside, planting vegetables, fruit, flowers, house plants, or anything in between. Learn more about the benefits of gardening at bit.ly/3UJc8X9.
April is Stress Awareness Month. We all experience stress, but we all experience it differently. Follow these 10 tips on how to get out of stress fast: bit.ly/3Tno14f.
Did you know? Anyone having s*x can get an STI. This STI Awareness Week, know your STI care options and Get Yourself Tested: bit.ly/2PGBY0L.
It’s National Youth Violence Prevention Week. It's a time for us to understand our role in preventing youth violence. Take steps to make a difference in your community. Learn more at bit.ly/stopYV.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancers include those involving the base of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils, and back of the throat. Learn more about oral cancer symptoms and prevention at bit.ly/3L9Ziyt.
It's STI Awareness Week! Sexually transmitted infections are NOT inevitable – they can be prevented! Use these tips for talking to your partner(s) and healthcare provider: bit.ly/3NSM48e.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. There is no safe amount of alcohol to drink while planning to become pregnant. If you are s*xually active and do not use effective birth control, there is no safe amount of alcohol to drink. Learn more about the effects of consuming alcohol during pregnancy: bit.ly/3v09dNo.
It only takes 2 milligrams of Fentanyl to be deadly. If it is not a prescription, ODDS ARE, it's deadly. For more info, visit OddsAreAlabama.org.
Today is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Find the prevention options that work for you: bit.ly/3ww2wF3.
STI Awareness Week is here! Wondering how you can protect yourself from STIs? It’s as simple as talk, test, and treat: bit.ly/2VpxY3H.
The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings, including a pelvic exam, pap smear, clinical breast exam, mammogram, and diagnostic services such as an ultrasound, colposcopy, or biopsy, for women who meet eligibility guidelines. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc.
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