Alachua County Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
“Two chickens in our sentinel chicken flock have tested positive for West Nile Virus, and increased mosquito populations have been reported in the southwest part...
Alachua County Health Department COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Updates
Update on COVID-19 testing and vaccination hours at the Health Department...
Flu Vaccine Available at the Alachua County Health Department and During School Clinics
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is offering influenza vaccine starting immediately....
UF begins construction on state-of-the-art Student Health Care Center building
UF is building a new home for its Student Health Care Center. The state-of-the-art, 46,000-square-foot facility will focus on comprehensive health care needs, steps away...
UF, UF Health announce gift and new $75 million initiative to expand Norman Fixel Institute
The University of Florida and UF Health on Tuesday announced an additional $25 million gift from the Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation for the...
Alachua County presents “In Transition: Mental Wellness in an Ever Changing World” Virtual Symposium
In honor of suicide prevention month, the Alachua County Crisis Center invites residents to a virtual symposium, “In Transition: Mental Wellness in an Ever Changing...
Monoclonal Antibody Site in Alachua County
Governor DeSantis announced the opening of a new monoclonal antibody site at Fellowship Church (16916 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs). It is open Monday through...
What are monoclonal antibodies, and how can you get the treatment?
What are monoclonal antibodies, who is eligible, when should you get them, how do you find a treatment center, and what happens when you get...
National convalescent plasma study shows COVID-19 therapy ineffective in high-risk patients
Convalescent plasma does not effectively prevent the progression of COVID-19 from a mild to severe form of the disease in high-risk patients, according to the...
Governor Ron DeSantis Opens New Monoclonal Antibody Treatment State Site at Fellowship Church in High Springs
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that tomorrow, August 24th, a new monoclonal antibody treatment site will open at Fellowship Church in High Springs....