October 2008
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| Florida DOH Recognizes October As
Sids, Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month (10/13/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
recognizes October as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
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| The Florida Department of Health
Recognizes October 6-10 as National "Get Smart About
Antibiotics Week" (10/03/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
in recognizing October 6-10 as National “Get Smart About
Antibiotics Week”.
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| The Florida Department of Health
Recognizes October 6th As Child Health Day (10/03/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
recognizes October 6th as Child Health Day.
This year’s theme, “Eat Healthy and Be Active for a Healthy
Future,” recognizes the challenge of childhood obesity and
the importance of physical activity in growing up healthy.
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| The Florida Department of Health Recognizes October As Breast Cancer Awareness
Month (10/02/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
recognizes October as breast cancer awareness month and
reminds women to take charge of their own breast health by
understanding their personal risk of the disease and by
reporting any breast change promptly to their health care
professional.
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| The Florida Department of Health
Recognizes October As National Domestic Violence Awareness
Month (10/02/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
joins the Family Violence Prevention Fund and other agencies
across the nation in recognizing October as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month and October 8th as “Health Cares
About Domestic Violence Awareness Day.”
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September 2008
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| The Florida Department
of Health Recognizes October As American
Pharmacists Month (09/30/2008)
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The Florida Department
of Health (DOH) joins the American
Pharmacists Association (APhA) in
recognizing October as American Pharmacist's Month. The
theme for this observance is Know Your Medicine; Know Your
Pharmacist. Pharmacists are key health care professionals
who help people achieve the best results from their
medications
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| The Florida Department of Health
Recognizes Sep 15-Oct 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month (09/29/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Minority Health recognizes
September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month and urges
Florida’s Hispanic population to focus on prevention and early detection of
health conditions as a step in reducing health disparities among minorities.
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| National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
- Oct 24, 2008 (09/29/2008)
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National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
is scheduled for Friday, October 24th*. This year’s theme is
“United we can: HIV/AIDS stops here. Prevention starts with
us.”
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| September 28 is World Rabies Day (09/26/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department promotes rabies prevention
awareness and education by celebrating the second annual World Rabies
Day on September 28, 2008.
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| Florida’s WIC Program Provides Nutrition Services
For Women, Infants And Children (09/26/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for its history
of meeting the nutritional and health needs of Floridian women and children.
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| Volusia County Flu Shot Season Kicks
Off on October 1st (09/26/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department (VCHD)
and the Volusia County
FLUFIGHTERS Coalition are kicking off the 2008-2009 flu shot
season with multiple flu vaccine clinics countywide. This
year all health department clinics will offer flu shots
and FluMist (nasal spray).
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| The Florida Department of Health
Recognizes September As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (09/22/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
observes September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, excluding
non-melanoma skin cancers, in American men according to the
American Cancer Society.
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| Residents Urged To Protect Themselves Against Mosquito-Borne Illness (09/18/2008)
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According to Volusia County Mosquito
Control, there is a high count of mosquitoes throughout
Volusia County due to the standing water brought by Tropical
Storm Fay. Mosquito Control is spraying a number of areas
throughout the county to combat the problem.
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| Governor Crist Participates
in Bipartisan National Health Care Conference (09/18/2008)
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Speaking at a bipartisan national health care conference in Orlando today,
Governor Charlie Crist announced the receipt of nine bid
proposals by private health-care insurance providers seeking
to offerCover Florida health
insurance policies to Florida’s 3.8 million uninsured
individuals.
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| Volusia County Health Department
Orange City Environmental Health Office Relocates (09/10/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department’s
Environmental Health office in Orange City is relocating to
a new address
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| Tropical Storm Information Sheet/ Fish Kills (09/08/2008)
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Heavy rainfall during a hurricane or a tropical storm may result in mass fish
mortality in local waters, known as “fish kills.”
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| Tropical Storm Hanna Update #2 (09/04/2008)
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Volusia County emergency officials met today with
Volusia County’s senior leadership, cities, and partner agencies -
including Volusia County Schools and the Volusia County Health
Department - to discuss the current flooding, the forecast for tropical
storms Hanna, Ike and Josephine, and the continued threat of flooding
from the cresting of the St. Johns River.
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| Flood Waters Pose Health Risks (09/03/2008)
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Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause flooding. Although skin contact with
flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk, health hazards are
a concern when waters become contaminated. Flood waters may contain fecal
material, associated bacteria and viruses.
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August 2008
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| Deadly Rip Currents Likely Along Florida's Beaches During the Labor Day
Weekend (08/28/2008)
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Tropical Storm Gustav is forecast to rapidly strengthen in the northwestern
Caribbean Sea on Friday and Saturday before entering the Gulf of Mexico as a
major hurricane.
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| Florida Receives Federal Presidential Declaration For Individual
Assistance In Hendry, Okeechobee, St. Lucie And Volusia Counties (08/27/2008)
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Additional Florida counties are now eligible for Individual Assistance as a
result of the flooding rains and severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Fay.
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| The Florida Department of Health Recommends Tetanus Vaccine for Individuals Who
Suffer Wounds (08/25/2008)
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With the amount of debris left by a tropical storm or hurricane, Floridians
working on clean-up efforts could be at risk of sustaining injuries.
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| Flood Precautions - Septic Tanks and Wells (08/25/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department recommends health precautions while dealing
with flooded septic tanks or private drinking water wells.
In the areas where septic systems are used for sewage disposal, residents
may not be able to flush toilets, do laundry, shower, etc., for some time.
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| Local Red Cross Chapter prepares for Tropical Storm Fay (08/18/2008)
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The Florida's Coast to Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is making
preparations for the possible impact of what may become Hurricane Fay.
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| Medications in Disaster Situations (08/18/2008)
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In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, you may need to evacuate your
home and regular services may be temporarily limited. To ensure that you are
able to continue taking your medications under such circumstances, the Florida
Department of Health (DOH) recommends that you plan now by taking
the following measures:
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| Deltona Clinic Relocates (08/18/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department’s clinic in Deltona is relocating from 1555
Saxon Boulevard to a new address effective Monday, August 25.
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| Health Department Issues Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Precautions (08/12/2008)
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Central Florida health departments are urging residents to be aware of the signs
and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Among the most susceptible to
heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the elderly, people with underlying medical
conditions and people working or exercising in hot weather.
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| Florida Department of Health Acknowledges August 1-7 As World Breastfeeding Week 2008 (08/01/2008)
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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) celebrate August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week 2008.
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July 2008
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| Volusia County Builds Medical Reserve Corps for Disaster Response (07/28/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department is partnering with Volusia County Emergency
Management and the United Way of Volusia-Flagler counties to form the area’s
first Medical Reserve Corps to assist during disaster emergency responses.
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| Health Department Supports Kidcare Health Insurance Enrollment (07/22/2008)
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The Volusia County Health Department will participate in statewide efforts to
promote Florida’s KidCare health insurance program by recognizing Florida KidCare Day on Friday, August
1st.
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| Floridians Urged To Turnaround, Don't Drown As Heavy Rains Trek Across the State (07/16/2008)
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Florida emergency management officials are urging residents to use caution as
heavy rains associated with a low pressure system located near Florida’s west
coast may produce localized and urban flooding conditions in the Florida
peninsula on Wednesday and Thursday.
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| Health Department Services Still Offered In Orange City (07/01/2008)
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While the Volusia County Health Department is no longer offering primary care
services at its public health clinic in Orange City, the health department
clinic remains open.
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June 2008
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| Florida’s Outdoor Advertisers And Emergency Managers To Use Electronic Billboards to
Deliver Disaster Information (06/05/2008)
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Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, State emergency managers and the Florida Outdoor Advertising
Association (FOAA) officials today announced a new partnership to use electronic
billboards to quickly post disaster information along Florida roadways.
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