Latest Environmental Health Press Releases
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9.13.07 |
Smart Growth -
DOH partners with
smart growth network to become first public health partner in the
nation. |
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8.22.07 |
DOH Issues Fish
Consumption Advisory for Escambia River |
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7.25.07 |
DOH
Officials emphasize precautionary
measures to help prevent West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne
illnesses. |
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7.01.07 |
DOH issues food
safety reminders as Easter and
Passover meal celebrations approach |
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4.02.07 |
DOH
Environmental Public Health Professionals honored by the United
States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) |
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1.09.07 |
DOH recognizes January as National birth
defects prevention month
- January 8-14 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week. |
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12.05.06 |
DOH recognizes National Hand Washing
Awareness Week
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10.17.07 |
Governor Bush declares October 22-28,
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week |
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10.17.07 |
DOH receives beach monitoring grant from
environmental protection agency |
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11.22.06 |
DOH issues food safety tips for
Thanksgiving |
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11.7.06 |
Governor Jeb Bush announces $757,000 for
Statewide Health Tracking System
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12.06.05 |
DOH promotes National Hand Washing
Awareness Week - December 4-10 to recognize proper hand washing
steps that eliminate disease-causing bacteria
and germs. |
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12.01.05 |
DOH warns of the dangers of carbon
monoxide exposure during winter. |
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11.17.05 |
DOH Division of Environmental Health
receives harmful algae
bloom grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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11.10.05 |
DOH observes National Radiation Protection
Professionals Week, Nov. 6-12 |
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11.09.05 |
DOH receives $60,000 grant from U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency |
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09.19.06 |
DOH acknowledges September as National
Food Safety Education Month |
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09.19.06 |
DOH recognizes National Clean Hands Week |
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09.18.06 |
DOH Assistant Director of Environmental
Health receives
Golden Pen Award. |
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09.11.06 |
(DOH) and the Division of Environmental
Health recognize Environmental Health Week 2006, September 11-15. |
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12.17.04 |
DOH Announces
Inaugural Water and Public Health Summit |
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11.22.04 |
DOH Issues Food Safety Guidelines. for the
Holidays |
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11.16.04 |
DOH Reminds High Risk Individuals About
Potential Risks of Eating Raw Oysters |
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05.28.04 |
DOH Offers Tips to Ensure Summer Safety |
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10.28.04 |
Department of Health Advises Safety with
Food and Fun for a Happy Halloween |
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05.28.04 |
Department Of Health Reminder about
Potential Risk Of Eating
Raw Oysters |
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02.20.04 |
Statement from DOH Secretary Regarding the consumption of Puffer fish (PF.jpg) |
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01.23.04 |
DOH Recognizes January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month |
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01.23.04 |
State and federal agencies unite in urging home testing for elevated radon (English) |
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01.23.04 |
State and federal agencies unite in urging home testing for elevated radon (Spanish) |
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12.23.03 |
DOH Issues Holiday Safety Reminders |
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12.17.03 |
Health Officials Warn of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
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11.24.03 |
DOH, DACS Warns Public Certain Toy Necklaces Contain Lead, Pose Health Risk |
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11.21.03 |
DOH Issues Food Safety Guidelines for the Holidays |
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11.04.03 |
DOH to Expand Birth Defects Monitoring, Prevention Efforts |
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10.30.03 |
Take Safety to the Street This Halloween |
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10.27.03 |
DOH Provides Update on Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Florida |
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10.21.03 |
Governor Proclaims October 19-25, 2003, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week |
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09.30.03 |
Florida Department of Health Lifts Fish Consumption Advisory on Fenholloway River |
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09.19.03 |
Florida Observes National Coast Week September 20-27 |
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09.19.03 |
Florida Department of Health Secretary Encourages Floridians to Participate in
Family Day by Eating Dinner with their Families on September 22 |
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09.16.03 |
September is National Food Safety Education Month |
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08.18.03 |
Florida Department of Health Warns Public of Potential for Skin Damage
Caused by Improper use of Henna in Temporary Tattoos |
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