Kratom is obtained from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia. In its natural form, the leaves can be chewed or swallowed; dried and powdered and ingested as tea; or used to make an extract ...

Sleep-related infant deaths remain a major problem in Alabama. Of the 414 babies who tragically died in 2024, 65 are classified as Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs). The Alabama Department of ...

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state prepare for the possibility of significant flooding and damage from Hurricane Isaias ...

Entries will be accepted through November 13, 2026. The ADPH Oral Health Office endorses the benefits of preventive dental visits for children, encourages community water fluoridation, and promotes ...

Nearly half of all crash fatalities occurring on Halloween were under the influence of alcohol. Slow down. At lower speeds, drivers have more time to react, more room to stop, and a lower risk of ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties. Areas I, II, III, IV, V, and VI are closed; this includes Cedar Point, Portersville ...

ABCCEDP providers must ensure that women enrolled in the program are referred only to other contracted providers or with whom you have an agreement to reimburse upon receipt of the global fee.

This information provides a general overview of the Health Department's construction requirements for starting a retail food business. The specific design or intended operation of an establishment may ...

The Morgan County Health Department offers WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services to the public. Clinical services include STD testing and treatment, family planning, childhood and other ...

The Hale County Health Department offers the public WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services. Clinical services include STD testing and treatment, family planning, childhood and other ...

The Health Care Facilities Directory is an interactive listing of health care facilities currently licensed by the Alabama State Board of Health, as well as a list of providers and suppliers that are ...