The role of public health is to promote and protect the health and safety of all Floridians. This mission is accomplished by:

    * identifying health risks in the community;
    * maintaining a safe and healthful environment;
    * detecting, investigating, and preventing the spread of disease;
    * promoting healthy lifestyles;
    * providing primary care for individuals with limited access to such care from the private sector; and ensuring that health care practitioners meet the requirements for providing adequate care;
    * informing the public on health issues.

 

For more information about their services, please visit their website or call 850-245-4147.