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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.
Health Education - Wellness Programs
Administrator
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Mailing Address
Baker County Health Department
480 West Lowder Street
Macclenny Florida 32063
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) provides a variety of personal and population-based services aimed at health and wellness. There are several prevention and safety and wellness initiatives on the DOH prevention website.
In Baker County, Health Educators teach classes, attend health events, and design and distribute materials to improve health outcomes in the community. We also form community partnerships and seek to create policy and environmental changes throughout the county that will benefit the health of our residents.
We offer several ongoing health programs in the community that target individuals and groups of all ages:
- Breastfeeding education and support from a Certified Lactation Consultant
- Healthy Nutrition
- Car Seat Safety Checks
- Real Talk - Real Conversation. Real Situations.
- Tobacco Education and Cessation
NorthFloridaAHEC.org- Quitline 1-877-822-6669
- 1-877-U-CAN-NOW
- Tobacco Education Presentations
Healthiest Weight Florida
The DOH launched the Healthiest Weight Florida initiative in early 2013. Healthiest Weight Florida brings 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
Tobacco Free Florida offers 3 ways to Quit (tobacco use). For more information on how tobacco use affects your body and how you can quit, visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com.
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