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June 21, 2022

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CELEBRATES FIRST BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CHILD CARE IN CITRUS COUNTY

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CELEBRATES FIRST BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CHILD CARE IN CITRUS COUNTY Nature Coast Preschool Inc in Homosassa was awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care designation from the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition.

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May 17, 2022

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES PUBLIC TO BE ‘FAST’ WITH STOPPING STROKES

“Having a stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing warning signs and seeking prompttreatment is important,” says Ernesto “Tito” Rubio, Administrator for DOH-Citrus. Those whohave concerns about their health factors should talk to their doctor. “Taking preventive steps,such as maintaining a healthy weight, can be key to stopping strokes before they start.”

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April 21, 2022 15:15:00

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFERS HELP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY FORMULA SHORTAGES

FDOH-Citrus offers free breastfeeding support.  The Infant Feeding Line is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is offered  in Spanish and English.  Callers can get the support and reassurance they need by dialing 352-513-6060.

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April 09, 2022

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN CITRUS COUNTY ADVISES ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND VACCINES IN FLORIDA

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.

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April 09, 2022

EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DE FLORIDA EN CITRUS COUNTY ACONSEJA SOBRE LA ENFERMEDAD MENINGOCÓCICA Y LAS VACUNAS EN FLORIDA

Tallahassee, Fla. – El Departamento de Salud de Florida (FDOH) está respondiendo a un brote de enfermedad meningocócica en Florida. Sin embargo, se puede prevenir y tratar. Vacunarse es la mejor manera de protegerse contra la enfermedad meningocócica.   Hasta ahora, la cantidad de casos identificados en 2022 supera el promedio de cinco años de casos de enfermedad meningocócica en Florida. Los epidemiólogos del FDOH están investigando cada caso y contactando a las personas con exposición potencial o directa a casos conocidos para brindarles con información y opciones de tratamiento.    

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April 09, 2022

Child Health& Safety Fair

The Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) and the City of Inverness will host a Child Health & Safety Fair Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Depot Pavilion at Liberty Park (286 N. Apopka Avenue) in Inverness.  The event is free and open to the public.

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March 24, 2022

APRIL VACCINATION SCHEDULE

To make an appointment, visit bitly.com/citruscovidvax. 

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March 16, 2022

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITRUS COUNTY MAINTAINS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STATUS THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCITRUS COUNTY MAINTAINS NATIONALACCREDITATION STATUS THROUGH THEPUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD Maintaining Accreditations through PHAB Ensures Department of Health inCitrus County’s Capacity to Continue to Evolve, Improve and Advance

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March 10, 2022

Car Seat Safety Training

Car Seat Training Team

Nine members of local agencies recently completed training that now designates them as National Child Passenger Safety Technicians according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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October 15, 2021 15:30:00

DOH-CITRUS ADDS SPANISH OPTION TO INFANT FEEDING LINE

breastfeeding mother and baby

To reduce barriers and improve access to no-cost breastfeeding support, the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has added a Spanish option to its Infant Feeding Line (la línea de alimentación infantil). 

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