Notices

Meningitis Outbreak - Healthcare providers who identify patients with suggestive symptoms of meningitis or other infection related to NECC products should report to ADPH.

Flu Vaccine - Vaccine clinics are being held at county health departments across the state. Contact your local county health department for information on vaccine availability.

Health Care Facilities License Renewal - Online license renewal applications for 2013 are now being accepted for all licensed business entities.

2011 Infant Mortality Rate - Infant mortality rate in Alabama falls to an all-time low in 2011.

ABC's of Sleeping Babies - Babies sleep safest when they sleep alone on their back in an uncluttered crib or other safe sleep surface.

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Events

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Screenings save lives. Check to see if your county health department is hosting a free prostate cancer screening.

Candlelight Memorial Service - A candle light vigil in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day will be held on the Terrace at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on October 15.

Hepatitis C Training Workshop - Learn about newly approved HCV protease inhibitor combination therapies at this November 1 presentation conducted by Lucinda K. Porter, RN, author of Free from Hepatitis C.

Upcoming HIV/AIDS Events - The HIV/AIDS division provides a centralized listing of all HIV/AIDS related events in the state.

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October Health Observances

• Hurricance Season, June 1 to November 30
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• International Walk to School Month
• Drive Safely Work Week, October 1-5
• National Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13
• National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, October 15
• Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31

ALPHTN Satellite Conferences & Webcasts Schedule
The Alabama Public Health Training Network (ALPHTN) broadcasts live webcasts and satellite conferences for health professionals in Alabama and across the country. Below is a list of upcoming conferences. Register to participate in these free programs.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
2012 Infection Control Update
Program faculty will explore the infectious process and provide instructions on how to recognize and manage bloodborne pathogens.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Impact of Financial Exploitation on the Health Care of Seniors
Program faculty will discuss the various types of financial exploitation, how it affects a person's health, and ways to prevent and report suspected abuse.

All ALPHTN Satellite Conferences & Webcasts