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 Urges Families to Check Vaccine Records Ahead of School Year
The Mobile County Health Department is marking National Immunization Awareness Month with a reminder for parents to confirm children's vaccination records before the school year begins.
Mobile County Vector Services Catching Up on Mosquito Complaints After Storms
Mobile County's Vector Services division is working through a backlog of mosquito complaints after storms, including Tropical Storm Bertha, disrupted spraying operations.
MCHD Marks National Breastfeeding Month With Events, Support Programs
The Mobile County Health Department is observing National Breastfeeding Month with a relaunched Lactation Circle support group and events including a Paint and Pump expo Aug. 8.
Mobile County Rolls Out Five Weekend Rabies Clinics for Pets This August
The Mobile County Health Department will hold five low-cost, $15 rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets at locations across the county throughout August.
Mobile County Health Officials Offer Support as Back-to-School Jitters Set In
As Mobile County students prepare to return to class, health officials say back-to-school anxiety is normal and point families toward counseling, school-based support and free tools to ease the transition.
Mobile County Health Department Marks World Hepatitis Day With Push for Testing, Vaccination
On World Hepatitis Day, the Mobile County Health Department is urging residents to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, get tested for Hepatitis C, and seek prompt care for…
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.
Free Clinical Breast Exams Draw Dozens to Mobile Screening Event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dozens of people received free clinical breast exams in Mobile as part of a Breast Cancer Awareness Month screening event hosted with Family Health's Mobile Medical Unit.