Bayou La Batre Utility Responds to Sewage Overflow Near Shell Belt Road Bridge
A pump failure at a lift station caused a sanitary sewer overflow near a Shell Belt Road bridge in Bayou La Batre, prompting cleanup and a public health advisory.
Mobile County Health Officials Highlight Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Families
The Mobile County Health Department is highlighting the health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants and calling on employers and communities to strengthen support for nursing families.
Mobile County Health Department Urges Employers to Support Breastfeeding Workers
The Mobile County Health Department is asking employers to provide private lactation spaces and support for nursing mothers during National Breastfeeding Month.
Chlamydia Cases Keep Climbing in Mobile County, Health Officials Say
Mobile County has logged 1,915 chlamydia cases so far in 2026, and health officials say the total is on track to keep rising, with young women making up most cases.
MCHD Urges Heat Safety After Sharp Rise in Heat-Related Hospitalizations
The Mobile County Health Department is urging heat safety after surveillance data showed 18 heat-related hospitalizations in a single day amid a record-challenging summer.
Mobile County Health Department Confirms Cyclosporiasis Case Tied to International Travel
Mobile County's cyclosporiasis case count has grown to four in 2026 as Alabama's statewide total climbs to 29, with health officials pointing to contaminated produce and both travel-related and local…
Mobile County Health Officials Highlight Local Resources for Coping With Grief and Loss
Mobile County health officials are reminding residents that support is available for grief and loss, from Employee Assistance Programs and faith-based counseling to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.