Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joe Ladapo Buck CDC with New Official State Guidance
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced significant changes to Florida’s COVID-19 guidance including pushing back on unscientific corporate masking, reducing...
Harmful Blue-Green Algal Toxins in Newnan’s Lake
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Newnan’s Lake....
Project YouthBuild hosting UF Community Dentistry Saving Smiles Clinic
Young people who attend Project YouthBuild along with their children will have the opportunity to access free dental exams and treatment. ...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Visits Nemours Children’s Health, Recognizes Incredible Cancer Patient Specialist, and Highlights Proposal for Record Investment in Cancer Research
The proposed $100 million will be used to forward cancer care and research at three cancer institutes in Florida — Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,...
“It’s Not Disheartening, It’s Disgusting”: At Governor DeSantis’ Roundtable Discussion, Physicians and Patients React to Federal Government Ending Access to COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable with doctors and patients who have recently received monoclonal antibodies now banned by the Biden Administration...
Governor DeSantis Condemns Biden Administration’s Haphazard Decision to Revoke Emergency Use Authorization for Lifesaving Monoclonal Antibody Treatments
“This indefensible edict takes treatment out of the hands of medical professionals and will cost some Americans their lives. There are real-world implications to Biden’s...
Monoclonal antibody sites statewide will be closed after FDA removes treatment authorization
Unfortunately, as a result of this abrupt decision made by the federal government, all monoclonal antibody state sites will be closed until further notice....
Alachua County Health Department Expands Access to WIC Services
DOH-Alachua is expanding Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) services to Wednesday evenings, beginning January 12, 2022....
Governor DeSantis Secures 15,000 Doses of Regeneron for Floridians
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced 15,000 doses of Regeneron have been secured for the people of Florida and will be immediately utilized to support new monoclonal...
Florida Department of Health issues new COVID-19 testing guidance
Today, the Florida Department of Health (Department) issued updated testing guidance and recommendations to maximize the benefits of COVID-19 testing in Florida...