Winston County Health Department

04/24/2026

State offices will be closed on Monday, April 27. The main office and all county health departments will open again on Tuesday, April 28.

04/24/2026

Do you want to help others by working in public health? You can connect with your local recruiter and explore your options: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/recruiters.html.

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, April 25. It is a safe way to throw away old or unused medicine. Find a place near you at tinyurl.com/44vcr6e4.

04/23/2026

The CredibleMind Youth Landing Page is a safe and helpful website for kids ages 13–18 who need support with life's challenges. Learn more at alabama.crediblemind.com/landing/youth.

04/22/2026

Have you had a chance to take our survey about the health issues and challenges in your local community? Knowing which health issues are most important to Alabamians will help ADPH better serve all communities in the future. Take the survey today! It only takes 10 minutes: tinyurl.com/2f2uhny3. Deadline is June 1.

04/22/2026

Measles is a sickness that spreads easily when people cough or sneeze. The best way to stay safe is to get the measles shot (MMR). Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/measles.html.

04/21/2026

Help your kids grow up healthy with ALL Kids. ALL Kids gives children under 19 low-cost health insurance. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids.

04/20/2026

April 20-24 is National Youth Violence Prevention Week. This week, people work together to help stop violence among kids and teens. Young people can help make their schools and neighborhoods safer. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/injuryprevention/bullying.html.

04/17/2026

Are you interested in working for the Alabama Department of Public Health? Explore exciting career opportunities at the Alabama Department of Public Health! Find your next role here: alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/opportunities.html.

04/16/2026

It's also World Autism Acceptance Month! Alabama made the first state-recognized Autism ID card in the U.S. This card helps during stressful times when talking to police and first responders. To find out more, click here: tinyurl.com/yhn4njka.

04/15/2026

STI Awareness Week (April 12-18) is here! Make sure you get tested and know about your STI care options. Learn more at: tinyurl.com/yjmcv5vu.