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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Public Information, Education, and Relations (PIER) Committee
Emergency Medical Services Section
- 850-245-4440
- EMS@FLhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-22
Tallahassee, FL 32399
A Florida EMS Advisory Council Committee
EMSAC Mission: To facilitate and promote the best emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of Florida.
EMSAC Vision: A uniform EMS system that provides evidence-based prehospital care to the people of Florida and serves as the recognized leader in EMS response nationwide.
EMSAC Values: Customer service and satisfaction, public welfare and safety, collaboration, ethics, quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, and education.
PIER Objectives
General access to helpful information:
I. Opioids
II. Motor Vehicles
- Florida Department of Transportation
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Bicycle/Pedestrian
- Florida Department of Transportation
- WalkWise Florida
- Occupant Safety
- Adult Passenger Safety
- Teen Safe Driver
- Seat Belts
III. Falls Prevention
- STEADI Toolkit - CDC online training for health care providers
- National Council on Aging
Senior-focused exercise programs that may be available in your local region:
- Older Adult Falls Program
- Best Practice Flyer - Health Care District of Palm Beach County (can be used as a training guide)
IV. Drowning
- Florida Department of Health
- Best Practice Coalitions
Connect with DOH