Edibles & Elixirs Food Connects Us Julie HudsonUpdated Aug 5, 2025 National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, this …
News Top Story More residents could qualify for WIC as income guidelines increase By AMY PASSARETTI Staff Writer Jun 25, 2020 More residents of Tallapoosa and Elmore counties may now be eligible for services provided by the Women, Infants and Children program as the i…
News Elmore County health announces new supplemental WIC program Special to the Tribune Sep 3, 2014 Special to The Tribune
Dadeville County ranks high in infant mortality rates By Austin Nelson Sep 26, 2012 Tallapoosa and Coosa counties had some of the highest three-year infant mortality rates in the state, according to the Alabama Department of P…
News Beetles found in formula By Natalie Nettles Sep 24, 2010 News that a popular brand of baby formula may contain beetles sent mothers into a frenzy this week as stores everywhere yanked the product fro…
News Health department helps new mothers By Natalie Nettles Apr 12, 2010 Among the services offered at the Tallapoosa County Health Department is the Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants and C…
Archives Department faces cuts if vote fails By Staff Reports Aug 25, 2003 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Public Health is preparing for worst-case scenarios in the event Gov. Bob Riley’s $1.2 billion tax plan…
Archives Infant mortality rate reaches all-time low By Staff Reports Aug 20, 2003 Alabama’s infant mortality rate has reached a record low with 9.1 deaths per 1,000 live births – 538 deaths – in 2002.