Tag: ADPH

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Children and Families, demanded on Tuesday that Alabama and 45 states and territories remove all references to gender ideology in their federally-funded Personal Responsibility Education Program educational materials within 60 days. 

By restricting data access, Harris prevented citizens from being able to question his numbers or his policies.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) cancelled a Biden-era settlement on Friday that forced the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to provide septic and wastewater infrastructure in Lowndes County.

For what seems like years now, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has waged its "Don't Wait, Vaccinate" campaign, spending millions of tax dollars to promote a vaccine regimen.

The Alabama Midwives Alliance (ALMA) is claiming resistance from state regulatory agencies as it tries to advance legislation allowing midwives to collect newborn screenings for babies born outside of hospitals.

Legislation recently filed in the Alabama House of Representatives would prohibit any federal agency from expending public funds to advertise and promote vaccines after recently released data showed the Alabama Department of Public Health spent over $18 million in such advertising from 2019 to 2024.

The results of a public records request recently provided to 1819 News show the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) spent over $18.6 million on vaccine advertising from 2019 to 2024.

The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching the "For Every Body" campaign to push its Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan, which was developed “with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

The Alabama Department of Public Health recently released data for 2023, showing an increase in infant mortality rates from the previous year, and the highest rate since 2016.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is forcing the state to do something it’s “not really supposed to do” by forcing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to provide septic and wastewater infrastructure in Lowndes County, according to House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering a new program to help find out why so many pregnant women and new mothers are dying in the state.

The Alabama Legislature is poised to address the State Health Officer's appointment and scope of authority through several bills filed in both legislative houses.

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has pre-filed legislation to protect religious institutions from being subjected to stricter public safety measures than non-religious organizations in the event of another public emergency.

One area that got notice in 2023 but was thwarted by Democrat lawmakers was reforming the antiquated law governing the Alabama Department of Public Health and its leadership under the direction of the State Health Officer.

A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) relating to continued state reporting of COVID-19.  

One state lawmaker and several healthcare advocates attended a public hearing by The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), protesting a series of proposed rule changes surrounding reporting requirements for COVID-19.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) spent around $16.8 million on advertising in fiscal year 2023 compared to $2.3 million in fiscal year 2018.

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) says he will push legislation for public accountability in the state health department.

A circuit judge recently filed an injunction, blocking new Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) ruled governing birth centers from taking effect.   

State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) pre-filed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit government-compelled mask mandates in Alabama.

Despite making controversial statements earlier this year and being under the scrutiny of some Republican lawmakers, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is getting a raise. 

Women, doulas, doctors, midwives and other sundry birthing advocates from all over the country, many with children in tow, showed up in Montgomery on Thursday to protest proposed regulatory rules from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on birthing centers.

Recent comments by Alabama's State Health Officer Scott Harris regarding transgender laws have breathed new life into legislation changing how the state health officer role is appointed.

Legislation that would make Alabama’s State Health Officer appointed by the Governor rather than the State Committee of Public Health was filed on Wednesday.

The Alabama Department of Public Health is once again encouraging Alabamians to receive their COVID-19 boosters as a new subvariant begins to rear its head.

Advertising expenses at the Alabama Department of Public Health increased by over 500% from fiscal years 2018 to 2022.

Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is still refusing to answer questions about the agency’s affiliation with groups pushing for comprehensive sexual education.