[1] Chronically underfunded for decades, even by a health professional as governor (Bentley), it ranks near the bottom among states.

[2] In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk.

In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health.

"Minutes of the Committee meetings are prepared and are available at the Board of Health offices for inspection during regular business hours.

[9] County health departments offer clinical, environmental, and home and community services to local residents.

Certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce records/certificates for a vital event which occurred within the U.S. state of Alabama may be obtained from a local county health department for a fee.

Uninsured or underinsured women ages 40 to 64 with income eligibility at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines qualify for free services, including a pelvic examination, Pap smears, clinical breast examination, mammogram, and diagnostic services such as an ultrasound, colposcopy, or biopsy if needed, through the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP).

[11] Immunization to prevent polio, diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B), and Hepatitis B are provided by the county health departments.

A certificate of immunizations, known as the “blue slip,” is required for entry into all day care centers, Head Start, and public and private schools through grade 12.

Vaccinations for adults for measles, pneumonia, tetanus, flu, and other diseases, including those required for overseas travel are also available.

[12] Health assessments, supplemental food, and nutrition education are available to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to five years of age who qualify for WIC, the supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.

[13] Confidential testing, treatment, and counseling for most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS are available for anyone 12 years of age or older.