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.

07/22/2025

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

Protect your children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. Schedule an appointment with your doctor or c...
07/21/2025

Protect your children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. Schedule an appointment with your doctor or county health department at alabamapublichealth.gov/about/locations.html.

On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. Nearly 52% are forgotten by a caregiver. Look before you l...
07/18/2025

On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. Nearly 52% are forgotten by a caregiver. Look before you lock! For more info, visit tinyurl.com/2x8u6y42.

Are you interested in working for the Alabama Department of Public Health? Check out our employment opportunities: alaba...
07/18/2025

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

07/17/2025

This World Emoji Day (July 17), ADPH employees want to let you know that we care about the health of all Alabamians. We believe in serving with compassion, empathy, fairness, and respect, and providing the highest quality services to our clients.

Mark your calendars! The Etowah County Health Department invites you to our Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic on July 30. We...
07/16/2025

Mark your calendars! The Etowah County Health Department invites you to our Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic on July 30. We will administer VFC immunizations to children 18 and under with Medicaid and uninsured. The cost is $5 per shot for the uninsured. Call us at 256-547-6311 to schedule your appointment today! Don't forget to transfer all shot records before July 23.

July is UV Safety Month! There's no shortage of sunscreen available, but do you know how to choose the right one for you...
07/16/2025

July is UV Safety Month! There's no shortage of sunscreen available, but do you know how to choose the right one for you? FDA has some information to help you make sense of all the ingredients, numbers, and warnings found on sunscreen labels: tinyurl.com/yc38d5hn.

When visiting the wave pool, water slides, and lazy river, don’t forget to keep safety in mind. It’s always a good idea ...
07/15/2025

When visiting the wave pool, water slides, and lazy river, don’t forget to keep safety in mind. It’s always a good idea to check out some helpful tips on water park safety. Learn more at tinyurl.com/5n924hyk.

At-home STD/HIV testing is confidential, convenient and free. You can request one every three months. Learn more and ord...
07/14/2025

At-home STD/HIV testing is confidential, convenient and free. You can request one every three months. Learn more and order kits at alabamapublichealth.gov/std/home-testing.html.

It's National Swimming Pool Day (July 11)! Spending time with your family in your backyard pool this summer? Stay safe a...
07/11/2025

It's National Swimming Pool Day (July 11)! Spending time with your family in your backyard pool this summer? Stay safe and healthy in and around the water. Get tips at tinyurl.com/36vkw2vu.

This Friendly Face Friday, meet Stacey Satterfield, a dedicated Senior Public Health Environmentalist at the Shelby Coun...
07/11/2025

This Friendly Face Friday, meet Stacey Satterfield, a dedicated Senior Public Health Environmentalist at the Shelby County Health Department. Stacey has been with ADPH for 19 years, supervising employees, inspecting food establishments, hotels, body art, temporary events, swimming pools, and much more. She enjoys keeping the community safe since the community members hold a special place in her heart. Want to learn more about opportunities at ADPH? Contact the recruiter assigned to your district: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html.

Address

Gadsden, AL

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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