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CHIP Report

CHIP Report

Duval County has completed its County Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Read the plan here. It is a comprehensive, county-wide Health Assessment using a nationally re....

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Childhood Obesity Call to Action

Childhood Obesity Call to Action

Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Celebrating 10 years of engagement to raise awareness and reduce childhood obesity. Stories from th....

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The Department of Health in Duval County at a Glance

The Department of Health in Duval County at a Glance

Our mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts. We serve culturally diverse families and individuals of all ages in Duval County. Our fundamental responsibility is to....

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Severe Weather Preparedness

Floods are one of the most common hazards in Florida. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple counties.  Before a...

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Meningitis Outbreak Information

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDES MENINGITIS UPDATE ~Florida total reaches 25~    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today reports one additional case of fungal meningitis associated with contaminated lots of ...

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Meet the Corps: Interview with Dr. Pauline Rolle

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Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness

Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness

 Winning the Battle Against Mosquitoes This Summer  – Five Simple Steps – Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a day to celebrate Mexican Heritage and pride, and Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla. Summertime in Florida includes the month of  May, which is the lead-in...

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