ADPH issues rabies warning after stray kitten tests positive in Auburn
A stray kitten tested positive for rabies in Auburn and another possibly exposed kitten may still be roaming the area, ...
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Alabama: Here’s what you need to know
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Health professionals say they’re seeing an increase in whooping cough cases across the country, including Alabama. Dr. Wes Stubblefield, a Medical Officer with the Alabama ...
Alabama Department of Public Health announces #CleartheCrib challenge to combat infant mortality
Newly released numbers from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) show 391 babies died in Alabama in 2022. Of that number, 105 of them were Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDS). The last ...
Food safety concerns emerge amid E. coli and listeria outbreaks
One Alabama medical officer says the public needs to stay informed about general food safety and recalls after the E. coli and listeria outbreaks.
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‘It’s a dying industry if something doesn’t change’: Seafood Labeling Act in effect in Alabama
A new seafood labeling law has been in effect for roughly three weeks in Alabama, requiring restaurants and stores to clearly ...
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UAB and ADPH implement new system aimed at improving Alabama’s stroke response
Leveraging the existing Alabama Trauma and Statewide Stroke systems, UAB and ADPH have created a model for a more integrated ...
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Ivey dismisses head of Department of Veterans Affairs after agency board refuses
Gov. Kay Ivey says she is using her authority to remove the leader of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Ivey sent a ...
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State approves new Baldwin Heath medical tower, patients move in Saturday
The new patient tower at Baldwin Health in Foley received final approval from the Alabama Department of Public Health to move ...
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ALDOT developing statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, seeks public input
The plan, developed by ALDOT and statewide stakeholders, seeks to maximize limited funding to improve bicycle and pedestrian ...
Alabama ranks 3rd in country in sudden unexpected infant deaths
According to a long time pediatrician at DCH, most of the time sudden unexpected infant deaths are the result of ...
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Birmingham & regional health partners launch recruitment effort for healthcare jobseekers
The City of Birmingham, along with the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, is launching the Good Jobs Birmingham Healthcare ...