Get Active. Add 30 Minutes Every Day.

Add 30 minutes of physical activity to your schedule every day by making it part of your daily routine. Walk the entire store when shopping, do sit-ups when watching TV, or take a walk during your lunch break. As long as you are active at least 10 minutes at a time, three times a day, it all adds up to help reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.

Physical Activity Radio Address (1.9gb;mp3)/ Text Version (4.5kb; pdf)
Physical Activity Billboard (79.9kb;jpg)

Don't Delay: Get Your Flu Shot Today!

Flu season starts in October and lasts until May, so why delay? Get your yearly seasonal flu shot today! Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. The best way to prevent the flu is to wash your hands often, avoid areas where many people are ill, stay physically active and healthy, and get the flu vaccination every year! To avoid spreading the flu, sneeze or cough into your elbow, and stay home while you are sick.

Flu vaccine is now available for infants, children, and adults ages 6 months and up. The charge for adults 19 and older is $28.00. Medicare Part B is also accepted. Children and adolescents 18 and under may receive the vaccine at no cost.

Vaccines are available at the following locations:

Main Health Department - 1295 West Fairfield Drive
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Same Day/Next Day Appointments)
850.595.6554

Northside Clinic - 8390 North Palafox Street
Tuesday and Thursday (Same day Appointments)
850.484.5100

Molino Clinic - 3740 Highway 29 North
Wednesdays 8:00-4:00p.m. (Appointments only)
For appointment call 850.587.5280

News Release, "Don't Delay Getting the Flu Shot" (52.2kb;pdf)
Flu Billboard Ad (244kb;jpg)
Flu Radio Spot (2.4mb;mp3) / Text Version (13.6kb; pdf)

The Escambia County Health Department has a new logo! The new logo represents our commitment to provide dedicated public health services to residents of Escambia County. The public health symbol reflects our promise to prevent, promote and protect the health of the public and the Blue Angels specifically represent our county. The ECHD’s vision – a healthier future for all Escambia County residents is truly represented in the new logo.

The Escambia County Health Department completed a Community Health Assessment (CHA) in 2010 to systematically collect, analyze, and make available information on the health of Escambia County. View the Community Health Assessment in its entirety. (225.8; pdf) If you would like to comment on the Community Health Assessment please use this feedback form.

The Escambia County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) identifies specific activities the "Unite Escambia" Solutions Teams have undertaken to address the issues identified in the CHA, as well as future plans. View the Community Health Improvement Plan in its entirety. (103.8kb; pdf) If you would like to comment on the Community Health Improvement Plan please use this feedback form.

The Escambia County Health Department's 2011 business plan outlines our purpose, our priorities for the year, and how we will deliver them for the benefit of the public. View the business plan in its entirety. (3.32kb; pdf)

The Escambia County Health Department cares about the quality of service you receive. Please take the time to fill out this Customer Satisfaction Survey to tell us what we did well or could do better.