Posts in category Health

Discontinuing Isolation for those who tested positive for Covid-19 (Monroe, Fla.) –The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County reminds residents that the “CDC’s symptom-based …

Community Health Improvement Plan chairpeople receive recognition by the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County at the Gato Building in Key West on December 23, 2020.  From left, Michael …

Moms participate in the Upper Keys Big Latch On, August 2019. From Left, Samantha Cockerham, Sara Stanczyk, Stacey Bedford, Jessica Dockery, and Melanie Valle. HEALTHY …

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY TALLAHASSEE— Each year on December 1, people around the globe observe World AIDS Day. The day provides …

Self Doubt By Fred C. Klein We are all subject to self doubt, momentary or otherwise. Unfortunately, it is a common human condition. Some let …

American Red Cross Partners with NCH Healthcare System to Expand its Veteran Visitation Program in Southwest Florida NAPLES, Fla. (November 12, 2020) – The American …

Community-Based Testing Now Offered Regularly The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to all Monroe County residents on a regular basis. Appointments …

Students Working Against Tobacco Tackle Disposable E-cigarettes on Not A Lab Rat Day Key West, Fla. —The third annual Not A Lab Rat Day is …

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Marathon high school youth, Rachel Philcox (left) and Alyssa Turner volunteer at the Marathon Family Fun Fest.  Textimonials feature quit …

Free Community-Based Testing led by DOH-Monroe, Appointment Required The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to all Monroe County residents. Appointments are …

Free Community-Based Testing led by DOH-Monroe, Appointment Required The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to all Monroe County residents. Appointments are …

Pictured from left: Chad Huff (FKMCD PIO), Tim Morrill (FKMCD Lower Keys Inspector), Angela Giaquinto (Epidemiologist for DOH-Monroe), and Dr. Mark Whiteside (Medical Director for …

Department of Health Encourages Floridians to Get Flu Shot Now TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider …

Carbon Monoxide Dangers Generator Safety Precautions Can Help Prevent Poisoning TALLAHASSEE — As Floridians begin the task of preparing for a storm, the Florida Department of …

DOH September 12 COVID-19 Testing Event Cancelled Due to Weather Monroe County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County is cancelling one DOH-Monroe COVID-19 testing event …

Free Community-Based Testing led by DOH-Monroe, Appointment Required The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to all Monroe County residents. Appointments are …

Free Community-Based Testing led by DOH-Monroe, Appointment Required The Florida Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing by appointment. To schedule one, please call …

Dr. Natalia Cap, MD, Director of Medical and Community Engagement for the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership provides the first set of children’s books to DOH-Monroe …

DENGUE FEVER RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTED Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Vigilant Monroe County, FL—Since March of this year the Florida Department of Health and the …

THREE ADDITIONAL CONFIRMED CASES OF DENGUE FEVER IN MONROE COUNTY Monroe County, FL—An additional three confirmed cases of Dengue fever have been  found in the …