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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.

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Wellness Programs

Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County

The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County (DOH-Calhoun) promotes community health and wellness through a variety of programs and services.

Annual Campaigns

  • DOH-Calhoun's annual campaigns include:
  • Building a Healthy Community
  • Drowning Prevention
  • Flu Prevention
  • Mosquito-Borne Illness Prevention
  • Summer Safety
  • Worksite Wellness
  • Healthiest Weight Initiative Programs

Special campaigns are developed as needs arise.

Healthiest Weight Florida

The number one public health threat to Florida's future is unhealthy weight. Over the next 20 years in Florida, obesity is expected to contribute to millions of cases of preventable chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, costing an estimated $34 billion. To address this important public health issue, the Florida Department of Health launched the Healthiest Weight Florida initiative in January 2013. Healthiest Weight Florida is a public-private collaboration bringing together state agencies, not for profit organizations, businesses, and entire communities to help Florida’s children and adults make consistent, informed choices about healthy eating and active living.  

Tobacco Free Florida in Calhoun County

Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States and every day 88 Floridians die due to tobacco related illnesses. The Tobacco Free Florida Program is administered locally at DOH-Calhoun. Our efforts focus on improving the health of Calhoun County and Florida residents through policy and systems change.