July - 2008
Floridians Urged To Turnaround, Don't Drown As Heavy Rains Trek Across the State (7/16/2008)
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Florida emergency management officials are urging residents to use caution as heavy rains associated with a low pressure system lo more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Encourages Safety Awareness During The Fourth Of July (7/2/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and Safe Kids Florida encourage safety awareness during the Fourth of July. Each year with more >>
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June - 2008
DOH EH Strike Team Returns To Orlando (6/27/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health’s Region 5 Environmental Health Strike Team is scheduled to return home from Iowa today after spe more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Sends Health Professionals To Assist In Iowa Emergency Response (6/18/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) deployed 26 public health professionals today to assist in emergency response efforts in Io more >>
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Iowa Requests Help Volusia County Environmental Health Employees Deloyed on DOH Strike Team (6/18/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has four employees on the Department of Health’s Environmental Health Strike Teams that are b more >>
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (6/16/2008)
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The Volusia and Flagler County Health Departments and the Volusia County Minority Aids Network Liaison Group team up to provide fr more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes June As Men’s Health Month and June 9–15 As National Men’s Health Week (6/6/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes June as Men’s Health Month and June 9–15 as National Men’s Health Week. more >>
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HEALTH ALERT – NAEGLERIA (Dangerous Parasite in Lake and Pond Water) (6/6/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department is advising school students who are out for summer vacation and other members of the public t more >>
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Florida’s Outdoor Advertisers And Emergency Managers To Use Electronic Billboards to Deliver Disaster Information (6/5/2008)
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Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, State emergency managers and the Florida Outdoor Advertising Association (FOAA) officials today announ more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Receives Federal Funding To Improve Florida’s Public Health Preparedness and Response (6/5/2008)
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State Surgeon General Ana M. Viamonte Ros M.D., MPH announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ha more >>
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VCHD Receives $68,400 Grant To Help Reduce Oral Health Disparities (6/4/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has been awarded a $68,400 grant to reduce pediatric oral health disparities in the county. T more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Warns Public Of Potential Skin Damage From Temporary “Black Henna” Tattoos (6/4/2008)
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– As families prepare for summer vacations to Florida’s resort areas, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) warns individuals to more >>
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May - 2008
The Florida Department of Health Releases 2007 Florida Statewide and County Behavioral Survey Data (5/30/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) announces the release of the 2007 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS more >>
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Volusia County Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Hurricane Season Begins June 1 (5/23/2008)
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It’s that time again - when Volusia County residents need to pull out and dust off their emergency supplies. From flashlights to c more >>
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Heavy Smoke in Volusia County is from Lake County Brush Fire (5/21/2008)
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Heavy smoke in Volusia County Wednesday afternoon, May 21, is originating from a 40-acre brush fire more >>
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The Florida Department of Health announces New Youth Profile Tool through Interagency Efforts (5/16/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) announces the School-aged Child and Adolescent Profile, an online tool providing more >>
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Wildfire Health Safety Tips (5/14/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department and the Florida Department of Health offers advice more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes May as ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Month (5/13/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes May 2008 as the first “Exercise is Medicine” Month. This initiative is part of more >>
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Horses, Chickens Test Positive For Encephalitis (5/7/2008)
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Seven horses and three chickens in Volusia County have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus this year. more >>
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Department of Health / Volusia County Health Department Public Health Advisory Continues For Mosquito-Borne Disease (5/7/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department reminds residents that Volusia County is currently under a Public Health Advisory for mosqu more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Celebrates May 6-12 as National Nurses Week (5/6/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes nurses for their tremendous impact on public health during National Nurses Week, more >>
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The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Disease Control Recognizes May 6-12 as National Nurses Week (5/6/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) Division of Disease Control recognizes public health nurses in connection with National N more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Acknowledges May as Women’s Health Month (5/2/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins health professionals and citizens statewide in celebrating women’s health. more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes May as American Stroke Month (5/1/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins the American Stroke Association in recognizing May as American Stroke Month. more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes National Bike Month And Encourages Bicycle Safety And Helmet Use (5/1/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes National Bike Month as an important opportunity to raise awareness of the import more >>
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April - 2008
The Florida Department of Health Reminds Floridians Of The Risks Associated With Raw Oyster Consumption (4/21/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) warns Floridians with certain health conditions to avoid consuming raw oysters, which often more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes April As National Cancer Screening Month (4/21/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes April as National Cancer Screening Month and April 20-26 as National Minority Ca more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes April 19-26 As National Infant Immunization Week (4/18/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) acknowledges April 19-26 as National Infant Immunization Week, an annual campaign highlight more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes April 13-19 As Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week (4/11/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Children and Families join county health departments, Children’s Medi more >>
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Beach Swimming Advisory Lifted (4/9/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has lifted the swimming advisory for the Main Street beach approach. more >>
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The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes April As STD Awareness Month (4/4/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes April as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month by encouraging Flor more >>
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Swimming Advisory Issued For Main Street Beach Area (4/3/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Main Street area of the beach based on water sampling more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Observes April As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4/1/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to emphasize the need for increased awar more >>
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March - 2008
Health Department Prepares Health Kits For Black College Reunion (3/31/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department and health partners are gearing up to educate and inform students about important minority he more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Warns Consumers Of Adverse Reactions From Dietary Supplements (3/28/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of suspect selenium poisoning associated with consumption of a dieta more >>
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The Florida Department of Health Recognizes March 24 As World Tuberculosis Day (3/24/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes March 24 as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day more >>
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Beach Swimming Advisories Lifted (3/19/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has lifted the swimming advisories for the Silver Beach Avenue and Main Street beach approach more >>
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Suspect Bacterial Meningitis Case Investigated in Volusia County (3/12/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department is investigating a suspect case of bacterial meningitis in a seven year old school aged child more >>
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129,000 Students Registered for the Governor’s Fitness Challenge (3/11/2008)
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Governor Charlie Crist today announced that 129,889 students in 294 schools across Florida have registered to take part in the Gov more >>
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DEP And DOH Remind Floridians Of Proper Disposal Methods For Unwanted Medications (3/11/2008)
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Florida Department of Health (DOH) are reminding Floridians to proper more >>
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The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (3/11/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to educate and increase awar more >>
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The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes March 10th As National Women And Girls Hiv/Aids Awareness Day (3/10/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes March 10, 2008 as the third annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AI more >>
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The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes Dietitians And Nutritionists (3/9/2008)
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In connection with Registered Dietitians Day on March 10, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the registered dietiti more >>
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Swimming Advisory Lifted For ISB (3/6/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has lifted the swimming advisory for International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach. more >>
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MARCH is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® (3/5/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department celebrates March 2008 as National Nutrition Month®, which is sponsored annually by the Americ more >>
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Florida Declares Social Workers Are Cornerstone Of Health And Human Services (3/4/2008)
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The Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of Health employ thousands of social workers throughout more >>
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DOH Celebrates March as National Social Work Month (3/3/2008)
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In celebration of National Social Work Month, the Department of Health would like to pay tribute to the many dedicated social work more >>
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Children and Youth Cabinet Receives 2008 Child Advocacy Award from Florida's Children First (3/3/2008)
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The Children and Youth Cabinet, chaired by Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, recently received the Florida’s Children First 2008 Child A more >>
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Daytona Beach Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted (3/1/2008)
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The precautionary boil water advisory issued yesterday for Daytona Beach, South Daytona and parts of Daytona Beach Shores has been more >>
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February - 2008
City Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice (2/29/2008)
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A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all water users in the city of Daytona Beach. more >>
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Suspect Bacterial Meningitis Case Update (No Public Health Threat) (2/28/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department investigated a suspect case of bacterial meningitis in an 18 year old female who attends Day more >>
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International Speedway Boulevard, Main Street And Silver Beach Avenue Beach Approaches Under Swimming Advisory (2/27/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has issued swimming advisories for the following beach approaches: more >>
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Suspect Bacterial Meningitis Case Investigated in Volusia County (2/27/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department is investigating a suspect case of bacterial meningitis in an 18 year old female student who more >>
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DESCONTINUACIÓN DE SERVICIOS MÉDICOS AMBULATORIOS EN EL OESTE DE VOLUSIA (2/26/2008)
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Volusia County Health Department (El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Volusia) descontinuará los servicios de tratamiento bás more >>
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Health Department To Discontinue Primary Health Services In West Volusia (2/25/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department will discontinue primary health care services at its Orange City clinic June 30 and its Delto more >>
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Swimming Advisory Issued For International Speedway Boulevard And Main Street Beach Approaches (2/21/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department (VCHD) has issued a swimming advisory for the International Speedway Boulevard and Main Stree more >>
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Department Of Health / Volusia County Health Department Public Health Advisory For Mosquito-Borne Disease (2/21/2008)
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Volusia County News: Weather Radios Available (2/14/2008)
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In a move to protect citizens during weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes, Volusia County announces the free distributi more >>
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VCHD Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Mosquito-borne Illness (2/12/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department has received notification that two horses have recently died and tested positive for Eastern more >>
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The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes February 7th As National Black Hiv/Aids Awareness Day (2/6/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes February 7th as the eighth observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day more >>
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“Step Up, Florida!” Comes To Volusia County In February (2/5/2008)
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“Step Up, Florida!” is a statewide physical activity campaign that encourages Floridians to exercise and eat healthy and also to t more >>
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“Step Up, Florida!” Promotes Active, Healthy Lifestyles For All Floridians (2/1/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) proudly announces the kickoff of the fifth annual “Step Up, Florida—On Our Way to Healthy L more >>
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