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10.26.10 |
Remember
the 4th DTaP shot at 15 to 18 months!
Your child needs a 4th
DTaP vaccination at 15 to 18 months. Getting the fourth vaccination
is an important step in protecting your child from whooping cough,
also known as pertussis, as well as tetanus and diphtheria. These
diseases can cause serious sickness and even death. The 4th DTaP
shot is available at
the health department or you can contact your child’s
pediatrician.
DTaP Billboard (314.5kb;
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DTap Radio Address (1.85mb;mp3)
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09.28.10 |
Health
department partners with school district to prevent spread of
tuberculosis
(36.8kb; pdf)
Introduction and Tuberculosis Basics
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09.09.10 |
Pro Med opens
dental clinic expansion at Northside location
Pro Med Healthcare Services, LLC
is opening a Pediatric Dental Clinic expansion at the Escambia County Health
Department Northside location. The clinic will begin seeing Florida Medicaid
Eligible patients between the ages of 4 and 20 years on September 13, 2010.
Hours of operation for the clinic will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. CDT.
New patients are now being accepted and may make an appointment by calling
850.471.6983.
Pro Med would like to invite
the community to join them at the Northside clinic for an open house. The
event will be held:
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT
Pro Med Pediatric Dental Clinic—ECHD Northside location
8390 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, 32564
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09.08.10 |
Flu mist vaccine available
to elementary school children
Elementary school
children in Escambia County will have the opportunity to receive the flu
mist vaccine in school this fall at no charge. Permission slips were sent
home at the beginning of the school year. Please fill out and return these
forms to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
Letter from the Superintendent of Schools
(529.2kb; pdf)
Permission Slip
(21.5kb; pdf)
Vaccine Information Sheet
(158.3kb; pdf)
Radio Spot
(836kb; mp3)
School Health Page
Protect your family. Prevent flu. Vaccinate
your child. |
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08.17.10 |
Deepwater
Horizon Oil Spill
| The Escambia
County Health Department and Escambia County are
rescinding the Oil
Impact Notice
(68.6kb; pdf)
for Pensacola Beach,
and for the portion of Perdido Key that includes the state
park, east to the entrance to the Perdido Unit, Gulf Islands
National Seashore property. The
Oil Impact Notice
(31.8kb; pdf)
remains in effect for the rest of Perdido Key, west of the
state park to the state line and all of the Gulf Island
National Seashore property in both Perdido Key and Pensacola
Beach. |
Learn more about how to
prevent contact with oil and tar(22.1kb;
pdf),
including
contact with tar balls
(12.2kb;
pdf)
and
cope with the stress of this event.
Additional information is available from
Escambia County Disaster Response and these hotlines:
Florida Information Line 888.337.3569
Escambia County Information Line 850.471.6600
Poison Control (for physicians) 800.222.1222 |
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06.07.10 |
Active minutes
add up!
10 + 10 + 10 = 30 minutes a day
Adults need about 30 minutes of moderate activity each day to stay
healthy. Thirty minutes a day can seem like a lot of time, but you
don’t have to do it all at once! Break it up into three segments of
10 minutes. As long as you are active for at least 10 minutes at a
time, it counts towards your 30 minutes a day!
Moderate activity means you are working hard enough to raise your
heartbeat. Examples include:
- Walking
fast
- Doing
water aerobics
- Riding
a bike on level ground or with few hills
- Playing
doubles tennis
- Pushing
a lawn mower
You may already
be doing activities like these throughout the day; do at least three a
day for 10 minutes at a time and you will find that active minutes add
up!
For more information, visit
CDC - Physical Activity. |
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05.10.10 |
Women's Conference Planned for
May 15
Emmy-award winning activist Rae Lewis-Thornton will keynote the
S.O.S. -- Sistas Organizing to Survive --
women's health & empowerment conference
(22.1kb; pdf)
on May 15. |
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05.04.10 |
The 5 D’s: Stop the Bite!
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they are carriers of
dangerous diseases like West Nile Virus.
To stay healthy, remember to follow the five D’s:
- Avoid going outdoors at
Dusk and Dawn
- Dress to cover most of
your skin
- Use repellents
containing DEET
- Drain any standing
water
Mosquito Billboard (645.1kb;
pdf)
Mosquito Radio Address (645.1kb;mp3)
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Text Version (645.1kb;
pdf) |
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04.21.10 |
Public invited
to join tobacco-free partnership
The Healthy Environments are Tobacco Free (HEAT) Partnership is
looking for new members and
inviting the interested public
(22.4kb; pdf)
to their
next quarterly meeting. |
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04.06.10 |
Did you know that chickenpox
can be prevented?
- The two-part varicella
vaccine is 90% effective in preventing chickenpox.
- Besides protecting
those who are vaccinated, the varicella vaccine also reduces the
risk of contracting chickenpox among those in the community who
cannot be vaccinated for health reasons.
- The two-part series is
required for children entering kindergarten.
- Those who are
vaccinated but do get chickenpox experience a very mild case.
- The vaccine is FREE for
kids under 18 at the health department.
To prevent
chickenpox, it takes two!
Immunizations for Kids 2010-2011 School Entry Requirements
(1.02mb;
pdf)
Varicella Billboard (1348kb;
jpg)
Varicella Radio
Address (1.89mb;
mp3)/Text Version (9.24kb;
pdf) |
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03.01.10 |
March is National Nutrition
Month
As a parent or
caretaker, you play a major role in your child’s eating habits.
Studies show that parents influence their child’s behavior more than
anyone else!
This month, try the following tricks to improve your family’s diet:
- Involve your kids in
grocery shopping and meal preparation.
- As a family, try a
different fruit or vegetable every week.
- Have your kids find
healthy recipes online and in cookbooks, or work together to
come up with your own creations.
- Set a positive example
by eating (and enjoying!) a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables.
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02.17.10 |
Know Your Status
Delayed HIV testing is a
leading cause of preventable AIDS deaths in our area. From
July-December 2009, 7% of people reported as AIDS cases in northwest
Florida died within one month of being diagnosed. Read the
news release
(23.1kb; pdf)
or find a
testing
63.0kb; pdf)pdf)
site
in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa or Walton counties. |
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02.17.10 |
Health Rankings for Escambia
The Univ. of Wisconsin today released county health rankings for
each state in the nation. You can read Health Department Director
Dr. John Lanza's statement
(20.7kb; pdf)
on Escambia's rankings, the
summary report on Florida's counties
(737.2kb; pdf), or visit
www.countyhealthranking.com
for more detailed information. |
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02.17.10 |
February is American Heart
Month
Keeping your heart healthy is up to you! Heart disease is a lifelong
condition and the number one killer in America. Once you have it,
you cannot get rid of it.
There are many ways to lower
your risk of getting this disease:
- Eat 5 to 9 servings of
fruits & vegetables a day.
- Do at least 150 minutes of
physical activity a week.
- Don’t smoke or use tobacco
products.
- Talk with your doctor about
your risk factors for heart disease.
- Ask your doctor about your
cholesterol numbers and blood sugar level.
American Heart Month Billboard
(72kb; jpg)
American Heart Radio
Address (2.4mb;
mp3)/
Text Version
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| 12-28-09 |
Role of Public Health In Escambia
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pdf) |
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| 12-28-09 |
H1N1 Vaccine Availability
Extended to All
The H1N1 vaccine will now be made available to anyone 6 months and
older who would like to receive it.Vaccine Available at
Local Pharmacies
Many local pharmacies now have, or will soon have, the H1N1 vaccine.
For local information regarding vaccine availability, please call
our Regional Distribution Center at 850.595.6727.
For general information or questions about H1N1, please call the
statewide toll free information line at 1.877.352.3581.
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| 11-30-09 |
Dec. 12
H1N1 Vaccination in Century
Voluntary H1N1 vaccination will be offered to any individual six
months of age and older at a vaccination clinic on December 12 in
Century. It's at the Carver-Century School from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or
for as long as vaccine is available. |
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| 11-25-09 |
Join Dec. 1
World AIDS Day Event
Join us on
Tuesday December 1st in downtown
Pensacola at 6:30 p.m. for a candlelight
vigil, choir performances and quilt dedication commemorating World
AIDS Day in Pensacola. There is an alternate site in case of rain.
Event Program
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| 11-20-09 |
Have a
safe Thanksgiving
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your Thanksgiving! Follow these
simple
food safety tips. (25.9kb; pdf) |
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10-01-09 |
Restriction on Striped Mullet
from Escambia Bay
A
fish consumption advisory (55.4kb;
pdf)
has been issued for Escambia Bay (Upper and Lower). Residents should
eat no more than one 6-ounce meal (cooked weight) of skinless
striped mullet from the Escambia Bay (Upper and Lower) per week due
to increased levels of chemicals known as polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCB).
Map of the Area (1.7mb;
jpg)
Final Report from Dept. of Health
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| 09-29-09 |
Rabies Alert Extended to Nov.
29
Three additional wild animals
are confirmed to have rabies. The Health Department is extending the
Rabies Alert for the
same geographical area
(26.8kb; pdf)
to
November 29. |
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| 09-14-09 |
New WIC Foods
Starting in October, the WIC program will offer better food choices
for you and your family including fruits, vegetables, whole wheat
bread, brown rice, corn tortillas, whole grain cereal and baby
foods. Children over the age of two will receive 1% or fat free
milk. Happier and healthier children…made a little easier by the WIC
program.
Listen to the Radio Advertisement
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Version
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| 08-18-09 |
Whooping Cough
Pertussis or Whooping Cough is named after the “whoop” sound
children and adults make when they try to breathe in during or after
a severe coughing spell. Grandparents and parents should be
vaccinated to prevent spreading the disease to babies. Babies also
need a series of shots to protect them from Pertussis. Please see
the
Pertussis article (19.1kb;
pdf) for more information.
High School
Student Pertussis
Flyer (314.5kb;
pdf)
Pertussis Billboard (71kb;
jpg)
Pertussis Radio
Address (2.4mb;
mp3)/Text Version (7.15kb;
pdf) |
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| 07-13-09 |
How Environment Affects
Health
The CDC's new
Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
and the state-level
Florida network can help you find out how the environment may be
affecting your health and your family or community. These networks
offers information for hazards and health conditions such as asthma,
cancer, and water contaminants. This
fact sheet
(34.1kb; pdf)
tells you more about the Florida network.
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| 04-29-09 |
Sources for Discounted or Free
Medications
Check this
list of local agencies and companies for help in getting the
medications that you need (19.8kb;
pdf)
Sources for Discounted or Free Clinic
Services |
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| 07-27-09 |
"How Low
Should You Go?" Choose 1% or Skim Milk
Many
people have the misconception that 2% milk is low in fat, when in
actuality it is not low in fat. By drinking 1% or skim milk you
consume the same calcium, protein, and vitamin D as whole and 2%
milk but with out all the fat! In addition, parents should provide
their children 1% or skim milk after the age of two. By starting
early the child will hopefully develop low fat food preferences that
will lead to a lifetime of healthy eating!
How Low Should You Go? Radio Address
(1mb; mp3)/Text
Version
(23.6kb; pdf)
See the Bus Advertisements
Birthday
(420kb; jpg)/
Cow (460kb; jpg) |
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| 07-27-09 |
Keep Mosquitoes Off Your Property
Tips on eliminating mosquito breeding sites
Mosquito
Billboard (62kb;
jpg)
Mosquito Radio
Address (1.9mb;
mp3)/Text Version (21.6kb;
pdf) |
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| 06-25-09 |
Eating Fish?
Choose Low Mercury
Women 18 to 49 years old should be careful what fish they
eat especially if they are pregnant or thinking of having children.
Fish is good for you, but choose fish with low mercury levels.
Examples are salmon, rainbow trout, herring, and whitefish. This
handy pocket guide lists your many options, how much you can eat
weekly, and which types of avoid.
Read Fish Consumption Advisories from Fl. Dept. of Health
Read the News Release
(20.4kb;
pdf)
Listen to the Radio Advertisement (960kb;
mp3)
Text
Version (25.6kb;
pdf)
See the Billboards:
Mercury One
(70.4kb; jpg)
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Mercury Two
(72.6kb; jpg)
Fish for Your Health-Home Page |
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| 06-18-09 |
Know Warning Signs of Heat
Exhaustion
As temperatures rise, health officials urge residents and visitors
to know the
warning signs of heat exhaustion.
(25.6kb; pdf) |
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| 06-18-09 |
Touch
Supervision = Effective Drowning Prevention
Children can drown in a matter of seconds. Parental and caregiver
supervision is essential for drowning prevention. Proper care
requires the supervising adult to be "within an arms length" while
near water, or touch supervision. It is also important to:
- Never
leave children alone in or near water
- Remove
all toys and floats from water after use
- Do not
use air-filled swimming aids as a substitute for life vests
Additional information on drowning prevention strategies(39.8kb;
pdf)
Listen to the Radio Advertisement
(2mb;
pdf)/
Text Version (33.1kb;
pdf)
See the Billboard (2.1mb;
pdf) |
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| 06-2-09 |
Healthy Baby Events in June
(16.7kb; pdf)
Health
experts help African-American men and women learn important skills
on giving birth to a healthy baby. Events include music, food and
goodie bags for each participant. |
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| 05-6-09 |
Get Low with
Milk
While
milk is good for your body, not all types of milk are good for your
health. Try gradually switching from whole or 2% milk to 1% or
fat-free milk. This will help reduce fat intake, calories, and risk
of diabetes and heart disease. For a healthier you, “Get Low” with
1% or Fat-Free Milk.
Get Low Radio Address
(955kb; mp3)/Text
Version
(23.6kb; pdf)
See the Billboard
(66kb; jpg)
5/6/09 |
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| 04-29-09 |
Live Better
Live Longer
In
addition to National Public Health Week, our message is to
"Live Better. Live Longer".
(11.5kb;
pdf)
The best
prevention method to "live better, live longer" is to follow the
prescription for better health.
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| 04-24-09 |
5 Keys to a Healthy Pregnancy
African-American women planning to become pregnant should
take these five steps (23kb;
pdf) for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
African-American babies born in Escambia County are twice as likely
to die from prematurity than white babies. June health events that
reach out to African-American women are also planned. |
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| 04-24-09 |
Free Gift Bags
for Immunizations April 27-May 1
200
families who bring their infants (under age two years) to the Health
Department for immunizations April 27-May 1 will get an activity
bag. For an immunization appointment, call 595-6554. All parents are
reminded to
take these three steps
(22.7kb;
pdf)
and immunize on
time, every time. |
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| 03-25-09 |
Whistle-Blower Speaks to Teens:
Original
tobacco industry whistle-blower Dr. Victor DeNoble speaks to six
local school assemblies on March 23-24. DeNoble is an engaging
speaker who has appeared on 60 Minutes and other national news
programs.
More (869kb;
pdf) |
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| 03-25-09 |
Strike Out
the Hype:
300 middle and high school teens gathered for a free night of
bowling at"Strike Out the Hype" to encourage other teens to stop
tobacco use.
More (869kb;
pdf) |
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| 01-16-09 |
Smaller
Plate to Lose Weight For more
information on portion sizes visit
www.theportionplate.com
Smaller Plate to Lose Weight Radio Address (2Mb;
mp3)/Text
Version(23kb;
pdf) |
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| 01-02-09 |
How Healthy is
our Community?
Health leaders discuss individual and community health in Escambia |
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