BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- In a novel solution to a problem counties across the state may face, the Jefferson County Department of Public Health has gotten into the debris cleanup business. Because ...

Dr. David Hicks took office as health officer at the Jefferson County Department of Health about two months ago, and he has a plan. Dr. David Hicks took office as health officer at the Jefferson ...

In 2015, the health department met with 40 stakeholders and learned Jefferson County residents had trouble accessing resources. In 2018, Brown shares, there was a drastic increase in youth ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Department of Health said the county has moved from a low to moderate flu transmission level. With holiday travel and gatherings coming up, the ...