Tag: Scott Harris
Bill in Alabama Legislature would prohibit mask mandates
Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector
An Alabama representative filed a bill last week that would prevent the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and...
Congressional candidate Ken McFeeters opposes proposed ADPH COVID rule
On Wednesday, Republican Congressional candidate Ken McFeeters announced his opposition to a proposed Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) new rule requiring all the healthcare providers...
Alabama’s overall infant mortality rate dropped – Black infant mortality rose;...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Thursday that the 2022 Alabama infant mortality rate was 6.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. That is a...
State releases the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan to improve...
The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA), previously known as the Alabama Obesity Task Force, has released the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN). ALPLAN...
COVID-19 public health emergency will expire on Thursday
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced on Tuesday that the federally declared public health emergency for COVID-19 will expire on Thursday.
Legislature passes bill to give nonviable birth certificates to mothers who...
On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature passed bipartisan legislation allowing mothers whose preborn child was lost due to miscarriage to apply for and receive a...
House Committee advances bill to allow mothers to receive birth certificates...
On Wednesday, the Alabama House Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation allowing mothers whose preborn children were lost...
835 Alabamians killed by fentanyl in 2022
The surge of fentanyl in the state has resulted in increased deaths from the deadly drug. Alabama State Public Health Officer Scott Harris reports...
Infant mortality in Alabama increased 8.6% in 2021
On Thursday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that in 2021, 443 Alabama infants died during their first year of life. Alabama infant mortality was up...
Alabama health officer Dr. Scott Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Alabama’s top health official said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing only mild symptoms.
