Notices
Alabama Tobacco Quitline - In Alabama, smokers can get free help by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visiting www.quitnowalabama.com.
Health Care Facility Annual License Renewal - All 2015 health care facility licenses will expire December 31, 2015. Any health care facility that does not renew its license by December 31, 2015, or does not renew its license and pay the accrued late fees by January 31, 2016, will no longer be licensed.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Card - Alabamians who have a diagnosis that falls within the autism spectrum disorder may now apply for an identification card that can assist in their interactions with first responders and law enforcement officers during potentially stressful situations.
Events
14th Annual Diabetes and Obesity Conference - The November 20 conference will be held at the Alabama Cattlement Association Conference Room, 3rd floor, on 600 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Scale Back Alabama (Kick-Off is January 8, 2016) - The free 10-week weight loss competition is dependent on local businesses, churches, gyms and other community organizations to serve as weigh-in sites. Volunteer as a weigh-in site (coordinator) and help Alabamians become healthier.
Free STD Testing in Birmingham Starting in August - Birmingham AIDS Outreach is partnering with UAB to offer free screenings for sexually transmitted infections/diseases at two Birmingham locations beginning in August.
November Health Observances
How Do I?
- Apply for a birth/death/marriage certificate?
- Apply for health insurance online?
- Apply for WIC?
- Check restaurant scores?
- Exchange meaningful use data?
- Find a directory of health care facilities?
- Get help to quit smoking?
- Obtain free family planning services?
- Obtain home health services?
- Prepare for or report an emergency?
- Review health care facility deficiencies?
- Review proposed rules?
News Releases
11-17-15 - Shellfish growing waters closed
11-16-15 - Alabama to celebrate National Rural Health Day Nov. 19
11-13-15 - No excuses to put off quitting tobacco, the Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19
10-28-15 - Rabid wildlife in Montgomery serve as a reminder of the risk of rabies in the area
10-27-15 - Shellfish growing waters in Area II closed
10-27-15 - Adopt safe sleep practices for infants, ADPH urges
10-21-15 - Dr. Tom Miller appointed acting state health officer
10-21-15 - ADPH reopens areas to oyster harvesting
10-20-15 - Electronic system allows for quicker issuance of most death certificates in Alabama
10-20-15 - ADPH seeks grant proposals for hypertension and diabetes control management
10-19-15 - Get your flu shots as early as possible, despite some shipping delays