2009 Health Officer’s Awards
The Health Officer’s Healthy School Seal of Approval Award acknowledges and rewards public schools that strive for excellence in the area of health, and encourages school systems within Jefferson County to promote and teach safe and healthy lifestyles. The winners for the 2008 -2009 school year are: Adamsville Elementary School, Brookville Elementary School, Mt. Olive Elementary School, Pinson Valley High School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Huffman Middle School, Center Street Middle School, Going Elementary School, Vestavia Hills Elementary School-Cahaba Heights, Louis Pizitz Middle School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Mountain Brook High School, Rocky Ridge Elementary School, Shades Mountain Elementary School, Shades Cahaba Elementary School, Forestdale Baptist School and St. Aloysius Catholic School.

The Health Officer’s Award of Excellence recognizes food service facilities that strive to go beyond regulatory standards in food service operation while providing a smoke-free environment for customers and staff. This year’s winners are: Tortugas, 2801 Highway 150; The Pita Café, 2801 Highway 150; Corretti Catering/Carraway Davie House, 4465 Old Overton Road; Healthy Connections, 2409 Acton Road; Sherry’s East Gate Cafe, 1603 Center Point Parkway; Fairhaven Retirement Center, 1424 Montclair Road.

2008 Annual Report Online
The 2008 Annual Report highlights innovative strategies and stories of success for the Jefferson County Health Department (JCDH). These accomplishments illustrate JCDH’s work toward implementing the Health Action Plan: Our Community Roadmap to Health, and show accountability and stewardship of the public’s trust as we fulfill our ongoing commitment to improved health for every citizen and every community in Jefferson County.