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Deepwater Oil Spill
 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been designated the lead state agency for responding to potential impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill along Florida’s shoreline. This website will serve as the primary location for updates and information on response actions and impacts to the state of Florida.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been designated the lead state agency for responding to potential impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill along Florida’s shoreline. This website will serve as the primary location for updates and information on response actions and impacts to the state of Florida. www.dep.state.fl.usopens a new window

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New Law Affecting Child Care Facilities,
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 During the 2009 legislative session, a new law was passed that requires child care facilities, family day care homes and large family child care homes provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus (the flu) every year during August and September.

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Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a strategic approach to community health improvement.
 MAPP 2010 Status ReportMobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2010 Status Report.

PBCHD Public Service Events Calendar


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Cover Florida benefit options, visit  www.CoverFloridaHealthCare.com. 

Monthly Health Observances
 August 2010

Monthly Nutrition Tips
Breastfeeding: Just Ten Steps! The Baby Friendly Way.

Each year, over 120 countries celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.  The United States celebrates from August 1st to August 7th.  The 2010 World Breastfeeding Week commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the World Health Organization’s “Innocenti Declaration” that calls for implementation of the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” in all maternity facilities.   more

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Interactive Tools

Analyze My Plate

Analyze My Plate (Tools from the CDC)Just drag food items over to your plate and you will get a nutritional analysis of your selections. Create healthier meals and add a variety of fruits and vegetables to your menu.

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Recipe Remix

Discover how fruits and vegetables can give your all-time favorites a healthy new twist while reducing fat, calories and sodium.

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Birth and Death Certificates

Immunizations

Immunizations / Healthy Children School Immunizations

Air Quality Index

Click to Review Air Quality for Palm Beach County - You can listen to the daily AQI recording by calling (561)355-3962. The recording is provided by the Palm Beach County Health Dept.

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Childcare - Inspection, regulation, and licensing of Child Care and Family Home Child Care Facilities

Visit the Childcare section for Inspection, regulation, and licensing of Child Care and Family Home Child Care Facilities

Palm Beach County - Newsletters

Palm Beach County Health Dept Newsletters

The Pulse Newsletter Volume 7. Issue 2. 2010

Healthy Children - CDC

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Prevention Pointers from Epidemiology & Disease Control

Epidemiology and Disease Control Prevention Pointers - Posted Bi-Monthly.

Itchin’ to know about
 Chickenpox?

Chickenpox, also called varicella, is an infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases occur in children under age 15 but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one person to another. more

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Today, childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children, yet an estimated 250,000 U.S. children have elevated blood-lead levels. A simple blood test can prevent permanent damage that will last a lifetime. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD) are committed to eliminating this burden to children’s health.  Lead Prevention

Tobacco Prevention

In order to keep tobacco prevention and control efforts in PalmIn order to keep tobacco prevention and control efforts in Palm Beach County moving forward, the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Palm Beach County are hosting a FREE 1-day training for both youth and adult participants on April 3, 2008. Beach County moving forward, the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Palm Beach County are hosting training for both youth and adult participants.


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MyFlorida.com - www.myflorida.com - opens a new window  Automated Community Connection to Economic Self-Sufficiency   Welcome to the Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS). It is our hope that you will find Florida CHARTS informative and easy to use. This site includes such health statistics as births, deaths, disease morbidity, population and behavioral risk factors. - opens a new window  Jobs within the State of Florida - State Job Search - opens a new window

Florida Health Stat - opens a new window   The Agency for Health Care Administration - opens a new window   Ten-year plan to end homelessness in Palm Beach County - opens a new window

http://www.floridakidcare.org/ - opens in new window The Health Care District has launched a new program called Vitahealth. This is a low cost policy for residents of Palm Beach County who have no health insurance coverage or have lost their coverage for over 6 months. Details are available by calling 866-930-0035 or on the web at www.vitahealth.org

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