Baldwin County Began H1N1 Testing in April 2009
Baldwin County health officials said a possible H1N1 flu case was under testing in April 2009 while Gulf Shores officials sought to calm unfounded outbreak rumors.
Baldwin County Reported Horse EEE Case in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report noted a confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis case in Baldwin County and shared mosquito-season prevention information.
2008 Ranking Placed Mobile Low on Women’s Heart-Health Measures
A 2008 ranking assessed Mobile's heart-health environment for women using factors including smoking, obesity, exercise and access to care.
143 Sick in 2008 Outbreak on Mobile-Based Carnival Cruise
In January 2008, the CDC reviewed an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among 143 passengers and crew members aboard Carnival's Holiday after it returned to Mobile.
Baldwin County Health Department Reported 2007 EEE Case in Gulf Shores Child
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a Gulf Shores child tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in 2007, according to the county health department.