Education Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026 The proposed legislation aims to expand public sex education's emphasis on abstinence, requiring K-12 initiatives to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Health Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County Dr. Karen Landers said people “can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated." Chance PhillipsJune 9, 2025
Local news Madison schedules second public hearing on water fluoridation decision Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition. Mary Claire WootenMay 13, 2025
Health HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues. Chance PhillipsMarch 31, 2025
Legislature Sen. Waggoner passes bill to increase safety in youth sports The bill mandates that the Alabama Department of Public Health take an active role in enforcing the Coach Safely Act. StaffFebruary 28, 2025
News Maternal autopsy program: A vital tool in Alabama’s fight to save lives Alabama’s maternal mortality rate is nearly double the national average. Bill BrittNovember 29, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving The campaign aims to reduce the number of children killed in distracted driving incidents by 10 percent. StaffOctober 11, 2024
State Report: Alabama Department of Public Health ranks high in workforce stability ADPH, led by Dr. Scott Harris and employing approximately 2,700 workers, has been recognized for its employee retention and workplace satisfaction. StaffAugust 21, 2024
Prisons Results of STD testing reveal new cases of Syphilis and HIV at ADOC facility The results are from a test of 1,227 incarcerated individuals at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024