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February is American Heart Month! With so many Valentine’s hearts on display, it’s time to focus on your heart, commit to a healthier lifestyle, and help fight the number one killer in Florida and the nation: heart disease. According to the CDC, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking can lead to heart disease, and about half of all Americans either have one of these health issues or smoke.
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Statewide Articles
- ICYMI: State Surgeon General Briefs Florida Senate on COVID-19 and Ongoing Preparedness Efforts
- The Florida Department of Health Highlights Importance of Vaccination at Florida Senior Day
- Florida Department of Health Launches Community Effort in Fight Against Drug Overdose and Opioid Abuse
- February 7 is National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
Local Articles
- THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN FRANKLIN & GULF COUNTY URGE RESIDENTS TO GET FLU SHOT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
- Florida Department of Health Reminds Floridians to Protect themselves from the Flu
- DOH-Franklin / Gulf Promotes Early Detection and Treatment to Fight Breast Cancer
- Rabies Alert Issued in Franklin County 08.22.2019
- Rabies Alert Issued in Franklin County
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Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as COVID-19 and the flu.
The World Health Organization made an announcement Feb. 11 that the official name for the illness caused by the new coronavirus (previously known as 2019 Novel Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV) is now COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus and is actively working to ensure that the most up-to-date CDC guidance is quickly and accurately disseminated to local partners.
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Hurricane season is here 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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