2013 State Articles

• Want to Double Your Chance to Quit Smoking? Tobacco Free Florida's Free Services Can Help December 26, 2013
• “Eating With the Fam” Reaps Big Benefits for Kids December 26, 2013
• Next Step for Trauma Center Appointment Rule Process December 20, 2013
• Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest in Kissimmee December 19, 2013
• Be Safe, Stay Healthy This Holiday Season! Don’t Mix Alcohol & Medications! December 19, 2013
• NEW INITIATIVE: Worksite Wellness Recognition Program December 18, 2013
• Flu Vaccinations are Important for Pregnant Women December 17, 2013
• Choose Safe Toys This Holiday December 17, 2013
• Ross Dickinson Appointed as Interim Administrator for Lake County December 16, 2013
• Board of Physical Therapy Practice Launches New Website December 13, 2013
• Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Launches New Website December 13, 2013
• Florida Department of Health Announces New Press Secretary December 13, 2013
• Unlicensed Activity Investigation Leads to Arrest in Sarasota December 10, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—November 2013 December 10, 2013
• Expanded Online License Application Process December 10, 2013
• Seven Steps for Safer Drug Disposal December 10, 2013
• Florida's Successes in Health Security Preparedness December 04, 2013
• December 1st is World AIDS Day November 27, 2013
• Florida Department of Health Recognizes World AIDS Day November 27, 2013
• Holiday Health Tip: Don't Allow Foodborne-Illness to Spoil Your Holiday Meals November 26, 2013
• Get Smart About Antibiotics Week November 21, 2013
• Discovering Your Health: What’s in Your Family Tree? November 21, 2013
• Board of Massage Therapy Launches New Website November 19, 2013
• Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby November 19, 2013
• 2013 Injury Prevention Award Recipient Announced November 18, 2013
• HEALTH REMINDER: Flu Vaccine Choices November 18, 2013
• Florida Health Symposium 2013 November 15, 2013
• Board of Optometry Launches New Website November 15, 2013
• Encouraging Education, World Diabetes Day November 14, 2013
• Florida Health Symposium November 14, 2013
• Inside Healthy Minds: Child Mental Health Awareness November 12, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—October 2013 November 08, 2013
• 38th Annual Great American Smokeout November 01, 2013
• Prevent The Flu This Season November 01, 2013
• NEW INITIATIVE: Healthy Weight Community Champion Recognition Program November 01, 2013
• Dr. Celeste Philip Appointed Deputy Secretary for Health and Deputy State Health Officer for Children's Medical Services October 31, 2013
• Take Back Your Time October 31, 2013
• Have a Healthy Halloween! October 25, 2013
• What You Can Do To Prevent Seasonal Flu October 24, 2013
• Bob Eadie Named Interim Director for Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support October 23, 2013
• For Florida’s Older Adults, Yoga can Combat Falls and Improve Health October 15, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—September 2013 October 11, 2013
• UPDATE: Information Regarding Salmonella Outbreak October 10, 2013
• Early Detection is the Best Protection October 10, 2013
• Information Regarding Salmonella Outbreak October 09, 2013
• International Walk to School Day October 08, 2013
• Preventing Falls in Florida’s Older Adults October 02, 2013
• Ten Ways to Stay Informed—Your Guide to Emergency Preparedness Information October 02, 2013
• NEW INITIATIVE: Tobacco Free Florida's New Weight Management Program September 30, 2013
• Grants Awarded to Expand Research Into Cancer and Tobacco-Related Diseases September 30, 2013
• Kids and Backpacks: Tips to Protect Your Child’s Health September 26, 2013
• Anna Marie Likos Named Director For Division of Disease Control and Health Protection September 23, 2013
• Joint Investigation Leads to Several Arrests in Orange Park September 20, 2013
• Your Prescription for Emergency Preparedness September 19, 2013
• Did You Know? September 19, 2013
• Florida Board of Nursing Announces New Leadership September 17, 2013
• 2013 Florida Gubernatorial Fellow Matletha Fuller September 13, 2013
• NEW: Florida Emergency Preparedness Guide September 12, 2013
• International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day September 09, 2013
• NEW REPORT: E-Cigarette Use Among Teens in the U.S. Doubles September 06, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—August 2013 September 05, 2013
• STEPtember: Small Steps to Encourage Your Kids to Achieve a Healthy Weight September 05, 2013
• Take a Loved One to the Doctor Month September 04, 2013
• Marco Paredes, Jr. Named Director of Legislative Planning September 04, 2013
• WIC Program Provides Nutrition Services September 03, 2013
• National Cholesterol Awareness Month September 03, 2013
• You Can “Be a Hero” During National Preparedness Month September 03, 2013
• Teen Smoking Declines in Florida August 30, 2013
• Withlacoochee and Suwannee River Water Meets Water Quality Standards August 30, 2013
• TIPS: For a Safe and Healthy Labor Day Holiday August 29, 2013
• How to Talk to Your Kids About Tobacco if You Use Tobacco or Recently Quit August 29, 2013
• ADVISORY: Possible Wastewater Contamination August 28, 2013
• Cyclospora August 28, 2013
• CONFIRMED: Dengue Ever Mosquito-Borne Disease in Two Counties August 27, 2013
• How to Talk to Your Kids About Tobacco August 26, 2013
• Time For A Check-Up! August 22, 2013
• Sterling Whisenhunt Named Chief for Bureau of Communicable Diseases August 21, 2013
• Florida Ranked 12th Healthiest Weight in Nation August 21, 2013
• Board of Pharmacy Launches New Website August 21, 2013
• Helping Children Cope After an Emergency August 21, 2013
• VOLUNTARY RECALL UPDATE: Sterile Products from Specialty Compounding August 16, 2013
• Getting Enough Sleep For School August 15, 2013
• Relax on Labor Day August 15, 2013
• CONFIRMED: One Case of Naegleria Fowleri Infection August 13, 2013
• VOLUNTARY RECALL: Sterile Products from Specialty Compounding August 12, 2013
• Joint Investigation Leads to Arrests in Martin County August 09, 2013
• HOW TO: Prevent Mosquito-Borne Illnesses August 09, 2013
• Leading the Way in WIC Efficiencies August 05, 2013
• Dr. Ernest Block Appointed Trauma Medical Director August 01, 2013
• Increased Efficiency in Licensure Renewal Process July 30, 2013
• Unlicensed Activity Investigations Lead to South Florida Arrests July 29, 2013
• UPDATE: Officials Investigating Cyclospora Cases July 29, 2013
• Officials Investigating Cyclospora Cases July 26, 2013
• University of Florida Recognized for Smoke-Free Housing July 24, 2013
• Staying Safe While Building Sandcastles July 24, 2013
• The Many Reasons Why Everybody Deserves a Massage July 24, 2013
• Think You Don’t Need to Learn About Hepatitis? Think Again July 24, 2013
• Veteran's Waiver for Initial Health Care Licensure Fees July 23, 2013
• Time for Back to School Vaccinations July 23, 2013
• The Florida Department of Health Receives Eight NACCHO Awards July 22, 2013
• Assisting Practitioners with Verification of Continuing Education July 22, 2013
• Learn Before You Burn—Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Sun Safety July 17, 2013
• Health Officials Encourage Awareness of Potential Bacteria in Gulf Waters July 16, 2013
• Health Risks of Using Synthetic Drugs July 16, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—June 2013 July 12, 2013
• Grants Awarded to Expand Research Into Cancer and Tobacco-Related Diseases July 12, 2013
• Don’t Leave Your Pets in the Doghouse During a Disaster July 10, 2013
• Poison Prevention in Florida’s Scorching Summer July 10, 2013
• Keep it Clean, Cold, and Covered–4th of July Food Safety July 03, 2013
• Dr. Dennis Cookro Retires from Florida Department of Health June 27, 2013
• National HIV Testing Day June 26, 2013
• From Your Backyard to the Dinner Table: Planting Your Own Summer Garden June 26, 2013
• Holly Kirsch Named Acting Administrator in Leon County June 24, 2013
• Go Smoke-Free at Home in Honor of National Safety Month June 21, 2013
• Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest in Palm Beach County June 21, 2013
• Happy Trails Can Be Healthy Trails: How to Make Smart Choices While Traveling June 20, 2013
• Enhanced Privacy Safeguards for Prescription Drug Monitoring Program June 19, 2013
• Dr. Homer Rice Retires After Three Decades of Public Health Service June 19, 2013
• Red, White and You: Stay Safe This 4th of July June 19, 2013
• Healthy Pregnancy Is A Priority June 17, 2013
• Food Safety for Summer Food Program June 14, 2013
• Information on Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) June 13, 2013
• Your Health and Your Home June 12, 2013
• HEALTH REMINDER: Dangers of Naegleria Fowleri June 11, 2013
• New Biomedical Research Advisory Council Chair Elected June 11, 2013
• Main Street Family Pharmacy: Injections Investigation June 11, 2013
• Grants Awarded to Expand Research Into Cancer and Tobacco-Related Diseases June 10, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—May 2013 June 07, 2013
• Lisa McCafferty Named Administrator in Citrus County June 07, 2013
• Media Availability: State Surgeon General to Attend 15th Annual Family Café Event in Orlando June 06, 2013
• UPDATE: Multistate Investigation Associated with Steroid Injections June 05, 2013
• Think Before You Grill: Smart Tips Will Keep Your Family Safe June 05, 2013
• Stacy Shiver Named Interim Chief for Bureau of Communicable Diseases June 04, 2013
• State Surgeon General Receives the Raymond H. Alexander Award June 04, 2013
• Dr. Ulyee Choe Named Director in Polk County May 31, 2013
• Dr. Celeste Philip Named Interim Deputy Secretary for Health and Deputy State Health Officer for CMS May 31, 2013
• Be Ready, Stay Healthy During Hurricane Season May 31, 2013
• Senior Health Rankings Released May 30, 2013
• Efforts to Address Rise of Congenital Syphilis Cases in South Florida May 30, 2013
• Wouldn’t It Be Great To Be Tobacco Free? May 30, 2013
• UPDATE: Multistate Investigation Associated with Steroid Injections May 29, 2013
• Time to Breathe Easy: Individuals with Asthma Can Lead Active and Normal Lives May 29, 2013
• Joe Pietrangelo Named Administrator in Bradford and Union Counties May 28, 2013
• TIPS: For Healthy Choices this Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 2013
• Board of Dentistry Launches New Website May 24, 2013
• Investigation Associated with Steroid Injections May 24, 2013
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Healthy Florida Summer Series May 23, 2013
• 2013 Excellence in Emergency Medical Services Awards May 22, 2013
• Adding Chlorine Doesn’t Mean It’s Clean: The Truth about What’s Swimming in Your Pool May 22, 2013
• Mary Garcia Named Administrator in Putnam County May 21, 2013
• The Choking Game—A Game with Deadly Consequences May 20, 2013
• Fun in the Sun May Prove Lethal if Exposed to Rare Amoeba May 20, 2013
• Dr. Kelli Wells Named Director in Duval County May 15, 2013
• Moms Take Note: Florida Health Program Encourages Early Infant Screening May 14, 2013
• Response to TB Recommendations from the CDC May 10, 2013
• Infant Mortality Rates Fall to Historic Low in Florida May 10, 2013
• Improvements to Environmental Health Permitting System May 09, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—April 2013 May 07, 2013
• ACS Committee on Trauma Study Released May 06, 2013
• Santa Rosa County High School Student Wins Distinguished Award May 03, 2013
• May is National Asthma Month May 03, 2013
• Withlacoochee and Suwannee River Water Meets Water Quality Standards May 02, 2013
• Derby Hats off to You, 1st Place in Sun Safety! May 01, 2013
• Winning the Battle Against Mosquitoes This Summer—Five Simple Tips April 26, 2013
• ADVISORY: Possible Wastewater Contamination April 25, 2013
• Dr. Catherine Howard Named Coordinator of Healthiest Weight Initiative April 23, 2013
• Hold The Foam April 23, 2013
• Be Wise—Immunize April 23, 2013
• April 20–27, 2013 is National Infant Immunization Week April 19, 2013
• Communications Office Recognized by the Florida Public Relations Association April 19, 2013
• Florida Ranks Third As Most Social Media Friendly Health Department April 18, 2013
• Spring into Florida Fitness—Head Outdoors for Healthy Activities April 12, 2013
• Department of Health Monitors Overseas H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak April 10, 2013
• Celebrate the Next Generation During Children's Week April 08, 2013
• Swannie Jett Named Administrator for Seminole County April 05, 2013
• Recommendation for Driector in Duval County April 05, 2013
• DOH Employee Receives Public Health Award April 03, 2013
• Dr. Patricia Ryder Named Interim Director for Division of Disease Control and Health Protection April 02, 2013
• April is Minority Health Month April 02, 2013
• Don’t Be Fooled… (By Unlicensed Health Care Professionals) April 01, 2013
• How Does Florida Health Work for You? Let’s Chat April 01, 2013
• Improving Women's Pre-Pregnancy Health: Key to Improving Birth Outcomes March 29, 2013
• Time to Think About Health During National Public Health Week March 29, 2013
• Conclusion of Trauma Rule Workshops March 28, 2013
• The Department Recieves 59 Davis Productivity Awards March 28, 2013
• Fifth Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week Celebrates Life-Saving Program March 27, 2013
• Kay Croy Named as Bureau Chief for Preparedness and Response March 27, 2013
• Prevention Pays! March 25, 2013
• During National Public Health Week, Yield Yourself a Healthy ROI March 25, 2013
• Statewide County Health Rankings Released March 20, 2013
• Cancer Navigators Bridging the Gap March 20, 2013
• Florida Board of Nursing Launches New Website March 18, 2013
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Update on Duval County TB Conference Calls March 14, 2013
• HEALTH REMINDER: Red Tide Precautions March 14, 2013
• Suwannee River Water Meets Water Quality Standards March 12, 2013
• Dr. Celeste Philip Named Interim Chief for Bureau of Communicable Diseases March 12, 2013
• Tuberculosis Partnership with CDC March 12, 2013
• "Operation Vandal" Halts the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine March 08, 2013
• Patricia Stadler Named as Trauma Program Manager March 08, 2013
• Work During Outbreak of Antibiotic Resistant Infections Recognized March 08, 2013
• ADVISORY: Potential Flooding in North Florida March 07, 2013
• Darcy Abbott Named Bureau Chief for Chronic Disease Prevention March 07, 2013
• Florida Department of Health Restricts Permit for Village Fertility March 05, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—February 2013 March 05, 2013
• ADVISORY: Possible Wastewater Contamination March 02, 2013
• Leading the Way in WIC Efficiencies March 01, 2013
• Department of Health Announces New Deputy Secretary February 28, 2013
• Florida Department of Health Announces New Press Secretary February 28, 2013
• Faces of HIV Campaign Wins Advertising Top Honors February 28, 2013
• Department of Health Takes Action Against Florida Doctor February 22, 2013
• Trauma Center Verification Statement February 14, 2013
• Trauma Updates February 13, 2013
• Smokeless Is Not Harmless February 12, 2013
• When It Comes to Tobacco, Smokeless Does Not Mean Harmless February 11, 2013
• Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk February 10, 2013
• Immediate Implementation of ACS Trauma Recommendations February 08, 2013
• Trauma Assessment Team Key Recommendations February 06, 2013
• February is American Heart Month! February 06, 2013
• St. Lucie County Reduces Cases of HIV/AIDS February 05, 2013
• Suspension and Restriction Orders—January 2013 February 05, 2013
• Food Programs Available to Help Child Care Providers February 04, 2013
• Approved Trauma Center Applications February 01, 2013
• Members of ACS Trauma Assessment Team Announced February 01, 2013
• Department of Health Strengthens Epidemiology Programs January 31, 2013
• Florida Department of Health Focuses on Families First January 31, 2013
• Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month January 30, 2013
• State Surgeon General Tours Compounding Pharmacy in Pensacola January 29, 2013
• Florida Compounding Pharmacy Survey Results Released January 25, 2013
• Nathan Dunn Appointed as New Communications Director January 25, 2013
• Jennifer Grant Named Bureau Chief for Application Development and Support January 23, 2013
• Florida Flu Season in Full Swing January 23, 2013
• Winnie Holland Named New Director for Clay County January 18, 2013
• FEEDBACK WANTED: On State Health Assessment Report January 17, 2013
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Surgical Health Care Quality Forum January 17, 2013
• Weighing In on Healthy Weight January 17, 2013
• Robert L. Hood Selected as Director for Florida's Cancer and Research Program January 16, 2013
• State Agencies Share Importance of Health Literacy January 14, 2013
• Taxpayer Money Saved Through Department of Health Efficiencies January 14, 2013
• Tuberculosis Strain FL0046 Contained In Duval County January 11, 2013
• Search Committee Announced for Duval County Health Department Director January 11, 2013
• FLU Information January 11, 2013
• Independent Consultation and Review of Florida's Trauma System January 10, 2013
• Pew Children's Dental Campaign January 10, 2013
• Benefits of Folic Acid January 10, 2013
• HEALTH REMINDER: Flu Vaccinations January 10, 2013
• NEW REPORT: 2012 Statewide Child Abuse Death January 04, 2013
• Dr. Sherin Named Interim Division Director for Disease Control and Health Protection January 03, 2013
• Eating Better on a Budget January 02, 2013
• Quit Tobacco for Good in 2013 January 02, 2013