• Flu Shots Now Available - Clinics are now administering flu shots to the general public. Learn more>>
  
  The Wellness Division at ADPH is giving flu shots to all PEEHIP, SEIB, and Local Government Employees, Retirees, and Dependents 18 years of age or older. Learn more>>
  
  
• 2009 Stroke Conference - The 1st Annual Southeast Regional Stroke Conference: "Stroke Systems of Care - The Entire Continuum" will be held January 30-31, 2009 at the Bryant Conference Center at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Learn more>>
  
  
• Attention Alabama Hospitals - Alabama is developing a statewide trauma system which will help save lives and reduce the burden of trauma. The Alabama Trauma System (ATS) is voluntary and all hospitals are invited to participate. Learn more>>
  
  
• Granite Countertops and Radiation - Recents news stories have raised concerns regarding granite countertops emitting radiation. The amount of radioactivity in most granite is quite small, and in general most granite emit less radiation than we are regularly exposed to from background radiation. These levels are so low that they are not harmful to human health. However, families should always take steps to safeguard their homes. Learn more>>
  
  
• West Nile Detected in Escambia County - Since mosquitoes are commonly found throughout much of Alabama, health officials offer practical strategies for the mosquito season and preventing the West Nile virus. Learn more>>
  
  
  

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Alabama has achieved 8 of the 10 possible key indicators for health disaster preparedness, according to the non-profit Trust for America’s Health. The “Ready or Not?” report contains state-by-state health preparedness scores. All 50 states and the District of Columbia were evaluated, and only the states of Oklahoma and Kansas scored higher than Alabama.

This is a positive report for Alabama and our department. Our partners, including Alabama hospitals, health care providers, nursing homes, community health centers, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, local emergency management agencies and the Department of Homeland Security, have worked hard to make this happen. It is impossible to be fully prepared for a disaster, but we strive to plan for what might come in our changing times, such as biological or chemical attacks. Preparedness is a journey, not a destination. Learn More>>