Community Health

Built Environment

These refers to our homes, schools, workplaces, parks/recreation areas, business areas and roads. It extends overhead in the form of electric transmission lines, underground in the form of waste disposal sites and subway trains, and across the country in the form of highways. And also encompasses all buildings, spaces and products that are created or modified by people.

Community Preparedness

Community preparedness relies on the ability to develop informed, empowered, and resilient health care systems and residents. With information, resources, and tools, communities are better prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond, rebound, recover, and adapt to hazards. 

Dental Health

Good oral health is vitally important to overall health and well-being. Research has shown a link to oral health and conditions such as diabetes, heart and lung disease, stroke, respiratory illnesses, and conditions of pregnant women including the delivery of pre-term and low birth weight infants.

Refugee Health

The program reviews overseas medical examination records and provides health assessments and services to refugees to and protect Florida’s public health. 

Rural Health 

Works to improve access to high quality health care services in Florida’s rural communities.

Community Health Assessments

Health improvement planning is the foundation for improving and promoting healthier Florida communities. Florida's 67 counties use a commong process for collecting, analyzing and using data to educate and mobilize communities, develop priorities, gather resources, and plan and implement actions to improve public health.

Volunteer Health Services

Supports the Florida Department of Health's volunteer efforts in 11 regions throughout the state.