skip to content

It's a New Day in Public Health.

The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.

skip to content

When the Sun's Up, Make Sure You are Covered Up

Full Story
This UV Safety Month serves as a reminder for all Floridians and visitors to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause damage to your skin and cause skin cancer. There are two common types of skin cancer—basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—are curable. Melanoma is less common but is more dangerous and can sometimes result in death. These three types of skin cancer are mostly caused by overexposure to UV light.
national youth sports week

Taking part in sports yield benefits for children including improved physical health and the development of valuable life skills.

A new study put together last month by the Council of Economic Advisers states kids who participate in sports develop better life skills and are more likely to build positive relationships with adults and other kids.

Full Story on FloridaHealth.gov

Help Improve the Health of Our Community

We would like to invite all Santa Rosa and Escambia County residents to take the 2018 Community Health Survey, part of the community health needs assessment conducted by the Live Well Partnership for a Healthy Community. Information collected in the survey will be used to develop the next Community Health Improvement Plan.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Upcoming Events

No events at this time

More Events...