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Flu Season Is Here – Flu Vaccine Key To Protecting Florida’s Families

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Enjoy a Safe Swim During Healthy and Safe Swimming Week and All Summer Long

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Tallahassee, Fla.—Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer season are just around the corner, and the Florida Department of Health encourages residents and visitors to practice safe swim habits so they can make the most of their time with loved ones. This week, May 22-28, is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, and the department reminds you that taking simple precautions can help maximize the health benefits and fun of swimming.

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Fight mosquitoes with these simple tips!

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Florida Department of Health Encourages Floridians to Get Ready for Hurricane Season

This year’s hurricane season begins June 1, and the Florida Department of Health encourages you to make preparations that can help ensure your safety should severe weather occur.

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Public Health Happens 365 Days Each Year

The Florida Department of Health Celebrates National Public Health Week April 3-7! DOH – Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties utilizes community outreach as a means of providing education and resources for the residents of the tri-county area to improve their health. Areas in which our outreach efforts emphasis are healthy diet, exercise, personal hygiene, tobacco use, chronic disease, community health improvement planning and other emerging public health threats as they arise. As a part of the community outreach program DOH – DGL coordinates the efforts of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHIP provides framework for coordinating efforts between private businesses, community based organizations, municipalities, governmental agencies and the general public. The current CHIP focuses on health equity, chronic disease prevention, access to care, tobacco use and promoting our outdoor recreational opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about your county’s CHIP or to have our staff provide education to your group please contact Kyle Roberts at 352-463-3120 ext. 4003 or email at kyle.roberts@flhealth.gov.