Tuscaloosa County Health Department

Do you need a Cottage Food License? Download the Cottage Food Review Form and give it to your local county health department: alabamapublichealth.gov/foodsafety/assets/cottagefoodsreviewform.pdf.

Are you interested in a job helping people? Check out the fun job opportunities at the Alabama Department of Public Health by visiting their website: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/opportunities.html.

Summer is here, which means baseball, beach days, and fun in the pool! But it's also hurricane season. Are you ready? Check out our blog post to help you prepare: tinyurl.com/erynp9a9.

ADPH is looking for Nutritionists to work across the state. They help people with health assessments, advice, and nutrition education. Learn how to apply at tinyurl.com/e9eacz9e.

Alabama's income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased, and additional people may qualify. Read our full news release at alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2026/06/02.html.

National CPR Week is June 1-7. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work, or a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. This video: youtube.com/watch?v=UxEfQJP3MQk from American Heart Association shows the proper way to administer hands-only CPR. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) anytime one is available.

State offices will be closed on Monday, June 1. The main office and all county health departments will open again on Tuesday, June 2.

Today, May 29, is Heat Safety Day! As it gets hotter outside, it’s important to know how to stay safe in the heat. Check out these tips to keep cool: tinyurl.com/mry39urp.

Help your kids stay healthy with ALL Kids. This program provides low-cost health insurance for children under 19 years old. For more information, visit alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids.