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Community Health

Health Fair

A healthy community and a healthy environment are deeply connected, each supporting the other to create a foundation for well-being.

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Aging-Friendly Communities

Learn more about senior resources in the state of Florida and how communities are designated as aging-friendly.

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Built Environment

Learn more about the built environment that impacts indoor and outdoor spaces, and subsequently our health and quality of life.

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County Health Departments

Provides services to communities and individuals, including disease prevention, heath and dental care, environmental public health services, regulation of facilities, and more.

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Health Improvement Planning

All of Florida’s county health departments participate in the health improvement planning process.

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Rural Health

Works to improve access to high-quality health care services in Florida’s rural communities.

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Worksite Wellness

Although the work setting is a place where business gets done, it can also be an environment that supports well-being.

Pace-EH

Eligible organizations and facilities donate medications to support communities in need.

IDEA

The Infectious Disease Elimination Act allows counties to create sterile syringe exchange programs to prevent the spread of blood-borne diseases.

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