Etowah County Health Department

Etowah County Health Department The health department offers WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services to the public.

The purpose of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is to provide caring, high quality and professional services for the improvement and protection of the public’s health through disease prevention and the assurance of public health services to resident and transient populations of the state regardless of social circumstances or the ability to pay. Contact: For inquiries or to notify us of free products and services available to Alabamians, call 1-800-ALA-1818 or go to alabamapublichealth.gov/etowah/contact.html and complete our online contact form.

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. It’s important to create a safe sleep environment for yo...
10/16/2025

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. It’s important to create a safe sleep environment for your baby. Learn about the ABCs of Safe Sleep for Babies at alabamapublichealth.gov/perinatal/safe-sleep.html.

Do you have questions about the job application process? Contact the recruiter in your area: alabamapublichealth.gov/emp...
10/16/2025

Do you have questions about the job application process? Contact the recruiter in your area: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html.

Vaccines protect against flu, RSV, pneumonia, and COVID-19. One conversation can help you stay healthy all winter and en...
10/16/2025

Vaccines protect against flu, RSV, pneumonia, and COVID-19. One conversation can help you stay healthy all winter and enjoy the things you like to do. Ask your doctor which vaccines are right for you. Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/ask.html for more.

Help your children reach their full potential with ALL Kids. ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage p...
10/15/2025

Help your children reach their full potential with ALL Kids. ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19. Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids for more.

Do we need to get sick to keep immunity strong? What about boosters? Can natural infection build better immunity? These ...
10/15/2025

Do we need to get sick to keep immunity strong? What about boosters? Can natural infection build better immunity? These are great questions—and we've got science-backed answers waiting at alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/rcv.html.

ADPH announces that the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program is distributing oral rabies v...
10/14/2025

ADPH announces that the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program is distributing oral rabies vaccine in northeast and north-central Alabama over the next three weeks. Read our full news release at tinyurl.com/468zvvbw.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Learn more and find resources at alabamapublichealth.gov/injuryprevention...
10/14/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Learn more and find resources at alabamapublichealth.gov/injuryprevention/bullying.html.

Antibiotics treat bacteria. They won’t help with viruses like the flu or covid. Want to feel better faster? Ask your doc...
10/14/2025

Antibiotics treat bacteria. They won’t help with viruses like the flu or covid. Want to feel better faster? Ask your doctor about symptom relief that actually works.

State agencies are closed on Monday, October 13. The central office and all county health departments will resume regula...
10/10/2025

State agencies are closed on Monday, October 13. The central office and all county health departments will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, October 14. Have a safe and healthy weekend!

Are you interested in working for the Alabama Department of Public Health? Check out our employment opportunities: alaba...
10/10/2025

Are you interested in working for the Alabama Department of Public Health? Check out our employment opportunities: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/opportunities.html.

Stop the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Practice good handwashing and do not share personal items like ...
10/09/2025

Stop the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Practice good handwashing and do not share personal items like cups, towels, utensils, or clothing with anyone infected. Keep people with HFMD at home until their symptoms go away. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/4c6ubus5. Schools can download the communicable disease exclusion chart at tinyurl.com/33tbe495.

Don't toss lithium-ion batteries or devices in the trash or regular recycling bins—they can start a fire. Drop them off ...
10/09/2025

Don't toss lithium-ion batteries or devices in the trash or regular recycling bins—they can start a fire. Drop them off at a legit battery recycling spot —it's safer and way better for the planet. Visit call2recycle.org to find a drop-off location near you. Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week.

Address

709 E Broad Street
Gadsden, AL
35903

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12565476311

Website

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