Sumter County Health Department

Sumter 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/sumter/contact.html and complete our online contact form.

Got a sore throat? You may not need antibiotics. Viruses cause most sore throats. Antibiotics won’t help, and they might...
10/07/2025

Got a sore throat? You may not need antibiotics. Viruses cause most sore throats. Antibiotics won’t help, and they might cause side effects you don’t need. Ask your doctor: Is this a virus or bacteria?

October is Children's Health Month! Protect your kid’s health now and into the future. Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/chi...
10/06/2025

October is Children's Health Month! Protect your kid’s health now and into the future. Visit alabamapublichealth.gov/children/index.html and alabamafamilycentral.org for resources.

Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. Whether you're a teacher at school, church, or home, there's a fire prevention too...
10/06/2025

Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. Whether you're a teacher at school, church, or home, there's a fire prevention toolkit for you at tinyurl.com/ywvfauf7.

Today (10/3) is National Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Day. We say "Thank You" to this group of healthcare perso...
10/03/2025

Today (10/3) is National Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Day. We say "Thank You" to this group of healthcare personnel who play a vital role in protecting us from communicable diseases like COVID-19, the flu, hepatitis, and more. If you're interested in joining our team as a DIS, check out our blog post for more information: tinyurl.com/ydar7sjp.

Exploring opportunities in public health? Connect with the recruiter in your area today: alabamapublichealth.gov/employm...
10/03/2025

Exploring opportunities in public health? Connect with the recruiter in your area today: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html.

Can you spot the clutter? This Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, take the and Challenge with your...
10/02/2025

Can you spot the clutter? This Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, take the and Challenge with your family and friends to show off your safe infant sleep skills. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/perinatal/safe-sleep.html.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Oral health is about more than a pretty smile! Tooth decay and gum disease are...
10/02/2025

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Oral health is about more than a pretty smile! Tooth decay and gum disease are linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and premature births. Learn more about the importance of a good brushing and flossing routine at alabamapublichealth.gov/oralhealth/news.html.

We're kicking off Breast Cancer Month! Did you know there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of breast cance...
10/02/2025

We're kicking off Breast Cancer Month! Did you know there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer? For information on breast cancer screening, visit alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs and help put an end to abuse at tinyurl.com/yc23j2...
10/01/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs and help put an end to abuse at tinyurl.com/yc23j2bd.

If a disease is rare, why vaccinate? Why protect against something you've never seen? That's a fair question that public...
10/01/2025

If a disease is rare, why vaccinate? Why protect against something you've never seen? That's a fair question that public health experts take seriously. Our FAQ page: alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/rcv.html explains why vaccines still matter today.

Taking antibiotics when you do not need them can cause side effects, antibiotic resistance, and harm your gut health. Le...
09/30/2025

Taking antibiotics when you do not need them can cause side effects, antibiotic resistance, and harm your gut health. Learn more about antibiotic use at alabamapublichealth.gov/hai/news.html.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Discover how Nathan: tinyurl.com/2zzcezxe can help answer your questions a...
09/29/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Discover how Nathan: tinyurl.com/2zzcezxe can help answer your questions about treatment options. He can also give you questions to ask your doctor after your diagnosis.

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1121 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL
35470

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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