JCDH

The mission of JCDH is to prevent disease and assure health care access, promote healthy lifestyles and environments, and protect against public health threats.

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Did you know? Feeding your baby based on hunger cues, rather than a strict schedule, supports healthy growth and helps maintain milk supply.

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#NationalBreastfeedingAwarenessMonth

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Tiny Bellies, Perfect Design: Trust Your Milk Supply

Newborn stomachs are much smaller than most parents realize. In the first days of life, frequent feedings are normal and help support your milk supply as baby grows.

#BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth

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📣 Meet Your Breastfeeding Peer Counselors! 🤱💜

In honor of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, join us on August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jefferson County Department of Health Central Health Center to meet our WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.

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It's Breastfeeding Awareness Month 💛

The first 60 minutes after birth, known as the Golden Hour, are a powerful opportunity for skin-to-skin contact, bonding, and breastfeeding. Early breastfeeding helps support a healthy start for baby and promotes recovery for mom.

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JCDH's Back-to-School Immunization Clinic officially begins Monday, July 27! Make your appointment today by calling 205-588-5234.

Clinic Details:
🍎 Monday-Friday, July 27-August 12 | 8 AM-4 PM
🍎 Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM-4 PM
🍎1400 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

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Join the JCDH Green Loop Initiative and help reduce food waste in Jefferson County! Simple actions like planning meals, composting food scraps, and donating safe, edible food can make a big difference for our community and environment.

https://t.co/5lFr5L2QUB

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🚌🖍 Get ready for the new school year with our Back to School Immunization Clinic (July 27-August 12). Visit Monday through Friday from 8AM-4PM, with a special Saturday clinic on August 8 from 10AM-4PM.

✅ Appointments are encouraged [phone].

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Our Annual Reach Out and Read Event Was a Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Reach Out and Read event! JCDH staff had a wonderful time reading to children, sharing stories, and helping young readers develop a lifelong love of reading.

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Join us for our annual Reach Out and Read event on July 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our Eastern, Central, and Western Health Centers!

Children can:
📖 Enjoy reading books with JCDH staff
🎨 Participate in coloring activities
📚 Receive new and gently used books to take home

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The Jefferson County Department of Health will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:45 a.m.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Heat-related illness can happen quickly during periods of extreme heat. Take steps to stay safe, stay hydrated, and know where to go if you need relief from the heat.

Find local cooling stations https://t.co/iWnaTerC5N

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Join Us for National HIV Testing Day!

🗓 Friday, June 26
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Central Health Center - 1400 Sixth Ave S.

No appointment needed.

Get tested. Stay informed.

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JCDH will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. JCDH will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22 at 7:45 AM.

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🌼 Family planning services are available at all Jefferson County Department of Health centers—regardless of income.

We offer:
✅ Birth control options
✅ Contraception counseling
✅ Pregnancy testing
✅ Health exams
✅ Supplies

https://t.co/h1WxAqFM9r

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Did you know you can look up pool inspection scores in Jefferson County? This includes community, apartment/condo, YMCA, hotel and spa pools. Check the score before you dive: https://t.co/639yPC3aj1

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Guys, it takes more than dirt and attitude to keep you healthy. Our latest blog post at https://t.co/HRQajPBvd9 offers some good advice on living a longer, healthier life.

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We loved working with @Convergint and @citycouncilbham District 1 @ClintonWoodsD1 to remove 580.2 lbs of litter from the #BlackWarriorRiver watershed! Join our next cleanups: https://t.co/4EZgDeSg7J

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We want to hear from people in Alabama! Your responses will help the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) do a better job for your community. Please take our survey! It only takes 10 minutes: https://t.co/nSMydbGdBu.

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In recognition of World Food Safety Day, Food & Lodging staff hosted informational tables at each health department location.

Everyone learned about the JCDH Green Loop Initiative and ways to reduce food waste.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

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Celebrate World Food Safety Day with JCDH!

Food & Lodging will be hosting informational tables at each health department location today in the main lobby areas.

Stop by to learn more about our new program—the JCDH Green Loop Initiative.

https://t.co/5lFr5L2QUB