First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Statewide Public Health Advisory on Fentanyl Following Press Conference and Agency Roundtable in Gadsden County
As a result of today’s discussion, the First Lady, through the Department of Health in coordination with other state agencies, will launch a statewide public...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Breaking Alzheimer’s Funding and Innovative Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted record funding for Alzheimer’s and related dementias and signed Senate Bill 806, to establish the Ramping up Education of Alzheimer’s...
Baby formula and baby food added to school district summer meal program
Baby formula, cereal, and food are also available, although families should call the FNS a day ahead of time to make those arrangements. ...
Florida Department of Health promotes generator safety ahead of 2022 Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday
Floridians can prevent CO poisoning by using portable generators safely and installing CO detectors/alarms on all livable levels near sleeping areas in every home...
Alachua County Fire Rescue Reminds Community about Safety Around Pools and Waterways
With summer quickly approaching, Alachua County Fire Rescue reminds parents and other community members to be safe when children are enjoying their time in and...
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Provides an Update on the Current National Infant Formula Shortage
DOH-Alachua wants to ensure Floridians are kept up to date on this issue and have the correct information on how to protect their family...
UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee takes the lead in opposing FDOH recommendations for treating gender dysphoria in children
The UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee is circulating a letter opposing FDOH guidance on treating gender dysphoria...
Florida Department of Health releases guidance on treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents
Today, the Florida Department of Health released guidance regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents...
Alachua County Health Department’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Starting April 15, 2022, pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women and children ages one to five who are enrolled in the WIC Program can receive coupons...
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in Florida
People do not catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been. It requires close contact over...