It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Press Releases
July 17, 2019 14:54:00
Back to School Immunization Schedule
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Immunization Program is urging parents to check their children’s immunization record to see if they are due for a vaccine. Children entering Kindergarten and 7th grade are normally due for a vaccine and need to meet the requirements for school entry.
July 15, 2019
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
Miami, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Miami-Dade County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month this August. This year's theme— “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” was chosen to be inclusive of all types of parents in today’s world. Focusing on supporting parents to be empowered is vital to realizing their breastfeeding goals.
Miami, Fla. — June 27, 2019, commemorates National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). First observed in 1995, NHTD is meant to encourage people to be aware of their HIV status so that they can take control of their health. This year’s theme, “Doing It My Way,” highlights how and why people make testing a part of their lives.
June 26, 2019
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces CHIP Community Meeting
MIAMI, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is pleased to announce it will be hosting the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Community Meeting to share the assessment results. The purpose of the Community Meeting is to gather a diverse mix of public health professionals, community members, state and local health officials and community organizations so they can take a collaborative approach to discussing the needs of the community and to develop strategies and interventions.
Miami, Florida – Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), Florida’s youth-led statewide organization, is one of six individuals and groups to be honored with a 2019 World No Tobacco Day award for their Not A Lab Rat campaign.
Miami, Fla. — Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) encourages all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies now. Determine any risks to your home, property or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida is threatened by a storm. It’s important to stay prepared before and after a storm.
May 22, 2019 15:40:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Congratulates Dr. Reynald Jean as a 2019 Health Care Hero
Miami, Fla. – Dr. Reynald Jean, Director of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Epidemiology, Disease Control, Clinical Laboratory, Immunization Services and Public Health Preparedness for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is the proud recipient of the 2019 Health Care Heroes Award in the category of Health Care Professionals.
May 07, 2019
National Nurses Week
Miami, Fla. — Across Florida, there are thousands of nurses with a passion and commitment to care for others in their greatest times of need. They are the compassionate faces at the bedside and the healing hands that work tirelessly to ensure that each patient, adult or child, receives safe, quality health care.
May 05, 2019 11:20:00
Asthma Awareness Day
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes May as Asthma Awareness Month along with May 7th as World Asthma Day.
April 26, 2019
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Spotlights The Youth Vaping Epidemic For Tobacco Free Florida Week
MIAMI, FLA. – The federal government declared youth vaping, or e-cigarette use, a nationwide epidemic. In light of these concerns and the misinformation surrounding this topic, the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County are helping educate parents, educators, pediatricians and partners on what they need to know about vaping and youth. This year’s Tobacco Free Florida Week, April 22–28, is themed E-Epidemic: Vaping and Youth.
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade presents the 2019 Florida Worksite Wellness Awards which will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC). The Florida Worksite Wellness Awards presents an exciting opportunity to learn about worksite wellness best practices and successful worksite wellness programs throughout Florida. This year’s keynote speaker, Jackie Harder, will be speaking on “Workplace Solitude: How Connection and Community Impacts Our Health.” The event will also host workshops for attendees covering an array of wellness topics and recognize Florida employers who have made a commitment to employee wellness and whose programs produced measurable positive health outcomes.
April 12, 2019
Hepatitis A Miami-Dade County
Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Typical symptoms of hepatitis A are more common in adults and older children. Young children often have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. Hepatitis A is a routinely recommended vaccination for children starting at 1 year of age. Symptoms of Hepatitis A usually start within 28 days of exposure to the virus or within a range of 15-50 days. Symptoms can include: fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, light-colored stools, dark-colored urine, generally ill-feeling (malaise), and occasionally presents a yellow coloring of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice). People infected with hepatitis A are most contagious from two weeks before onset of symptoms to one week afterwards. Not everyone who is infected will have all the symptoms.
April 08, 2019 16:05:00
Health Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals
Miami-Dade County health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure.
April 01, 2019
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Public Health Week
Miami, Fla. — This week, April 1 – 7, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is acknowledging National Public Health Week (NPHW). NPHW presents an opportunity for communities across the United States to reflect on the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our health.
March 20, 2019
SWAT Declares Florida Youth Are Not a Lab Rat
Miami, Fla. – Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) in Miami-Dade County is standing up to the electronic cigarette industry for the 24th annual Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. This national day of activism, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, encourages youth to raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in their community.
Miami, FL —The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department at www.FLHealthCHARTS.com.
March 18, 2019 11:10:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes World TB Day
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24th. World TB Day, which commemorates the discovery of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis TB is an annual observance designed to build awareness and educate the public about the impact of TB around the world. This year’s theme is “It’s Time....for A World without TB”. We can make history.
March 04, 2019
DOH-Miami-Dade Celebrates National Nutrition Month In March
Miami – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes March as National Nutrition Month® - a time to reexamine the role dietary intake plays in achieving and maintaining optimal health. “There’s no one diet that is right for everyone, so it’s important to follow a healthful eating plan that works for you.”
February 15, 2019 21:45:00
DOH-MIAMI-DADE IDENTIFIES CASE OF HEPATITIS "A" IN FOOD WORKER; ENCOURAGES VACCINATION
Miami –The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food worker in Miami. DOH-Miami-Dade immediately began conducting an epidemiological investigation and determined the individual worked at Primo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, 1717 North Bayshore Drive #101 between January 26 – February 7, 2019.
February 11, 2019 11:27:00
Tobacco Free Workplace Summit
Miami, FL – The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Tobacco-Free Workgroup is pleased to invite you to the 2019 Tobacco-Free Workplace Summit on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please join us to learn more about the benefits of becoming a tobacco free worksite, how to create policy change and free quit resources and tools available to all Floridians.
February 11, 2019 10:47:00
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes Getting 2 Zero HIV-AIDS Awareness Week
Miami, FL-The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes “Getting 2 Zero” HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Miami-Dade County made a community investment to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Last year, a resolution declared the third week in February as "Getting 2 Zero Miami-Dade County Awareness Week". The goal is to get to zero new HIV/AIDS cases, zero AIDS related deaths, zero stigma, and zero discrimination.
February 08, 2019
Miami-Dade Encourages Commitment To a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle For American Heart Month
Miami, FL.- February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a federally designated month that is a great way to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and commit to a healthy lifestyle. By making lifestyle changes and eliminating their risk factors, Floridians can help fight one of the deadliest diseases in the state and the nation among both men and women-heart disease.
Miami, FL – Based on a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory that was issued on February 5, 2019 for the beach site at Sunny Isles Beach (Gilbert Samson Ocean Front Park – 174th Street Collins Avenue and Bal Harbor Beach – 96th Street Collins Avenue.
February 06, 2019
Swimming Advisory Lifted
Swimming Advisory Lifted
February 05, 2019 16:20:00
Miami-Dade Issues Beach advisory for Sunny Isles - Balhabour - Haulover South Beach
A SWIMMING ADVISORY IS POSTED at the following beach sites: Sunny Isles Beach (Gilbert Samson Ocean Front Park 174th Street Collins Ave.), Haulover South Beach, and Bal Harbor Beach -96 St Collins Ave.
February 05, 2019 15:15:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Crandon North
Miami, FL – Based on a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory that was issued on January 31, 2019 for the beach site at Crandon North (Crandon Park Key Biscayne).
February 05, 2019 08:30:00
CHIP Annual Report Press Release 2018
MIAMI, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is pleased to announce the release of the 2017-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Annual Report.
February 01, 2019 16:20:00
DOH Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Crandon South, and Key Biscayne Beach Club, Advisory Remains at Crandon North
Miami, FL – Based on a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory that was issued on January 31, 2019 for the beach site at Key Biscayne Beach Club and Crandon South (Crandon Park Key Biscayne).
January 31, 2019
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
January 31, 2019 12:10:00
DOH Recognizes National Black HIV-AIDS Awareness Day
Miami, FL – February 7, 2019 commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a National HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative. NBHAAD was founded in 1999 as a national response to the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in African American communities.
January 23, 2019
Human Trafficking
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County will be promoting the Look Beneath the Surface campaign from the Office on Trafficking in Person with support from the Department of Health and Human Services. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking awareness month, and the Department will be supporting this awareness campaign through specific activities.
January 22, 2019
Health Officials Lifting Rabies Alert
Miami-The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade (DOH-Miami-Dade) is lifting the rabies alert for the Palmetto Bay area (boundaries included SW 144th Street to the North, SW 184th Street to the South, Biscayne Bay to the East, US 1 to the West). The alert has been in place since November 21, 2018.
January 16, 2019
Lifting Swimming Advisory Crandon South and 73rd Street
SWIMMING ADVISORIES LIFTED
Miami, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is pleased to announce the newly elected 2019-2020 Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs that provide guidance to the Consortium.
January 11, 2019 10:30:00
Swimming Advisory for Crandon South, and North Shore (73rd Street)
Miami, FL-Samples of beach water collected at these locations did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.
December 21, 2018
HEALTH OFFICIALS LIFT RABIES ALERT
Miami- The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade (DOH-Miami-Dade) is lifting the rabies alert for the North Miami Beach area (boundaries included NE 186th Street to the North, Royal Glades Canal to the South, West Dixie Hwy to the East, NE 19th Avenue to the West). The alert has been in place since October 16, 2018 when the second cat tested positive for rabies.
November 25, 2018 10:30:00
ON WORLD AIDS DAY, DOH-MIAMI-DADE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County unites with people and communities worldwide as we observe World AIDS Day on December 1, by showing support for people living with HIV and honoring those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. This year’s national theme is “Know Your Status.”
November 21, 2018 13:15:00
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE RABIES ALERT
Miami, FL –The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) received confirmation of a seventh raccoon that tested positive for rabies in the same Kendall area. Although the rabies alert had been lifted, it will now be extended for another 60 days ending on January 19, 2019.
November 20, 2018 16:55:00
Swimming Advisory Lifted at Collins Park 21 st
Miami, FL – Based on a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory
November 19, 2018
Health Officials Lift Rabies Alert
Health Officials Lift Rabies Alert
November 19, 2018
Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
November 16, 2018
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
A SWIMMING ADVISORY IS POSTED at Collins Park (21st Street) in Miami Beach Samples of beach water collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.
November 15, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade’s WIC Program hosts the 5th Annual Homestead/Florida City Health and Resource Fair
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program will host the 5th Annual Holiday Homestead/Florida City Health and Resource Fair at the Homestead/Florida City WIC clinic located at 753 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034 on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
November 13, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade and Tobacco Free Florida Encourage Tobacco Users to Quit Smoking on Great American Smokeout
DOH-Miami-Dade and Tobacco Free Florida Encourage Tobacco Users to Quit Smoking on Great American Smokeout
October 16, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
October 05, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
September 25, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
September 25, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
September 18, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
September 17, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
September 17, 2018
Vaccination is the best protection against the flu
Vaccination is the best protection against the flu
September 12, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
September 11, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory at Key Biscayne Beach Club
September 08, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
September 06, 2018
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
September 06, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory at Crandon North Beach
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory at Crandon North Beach
September 05, 2018
The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Social Media Challenge, Fall Edition: #BeHealthyBeHappyMiami
The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Social Media Challenge, Fall Edition: #BeHealthyBeHappyMiami
August 29, 2018
A Swimming Advisory is Posted at Crandon North Beach
A Swimming Advisory is Posted at Crandon North Beach
August 09, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade offers free back-to-school immunizations
DOH-Miami-Dade offers free back-to-school immunizations
The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Hosts its 15th Anniversary Celebration
August 08, 2018
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Releases Forces of Change Assessment Report
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Releases Forces of Change Assessment Report
August 06, 2018
DOH-MIAMI-DADE RECOGNIZES JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
DOH-MIAMI-DADE RECOGNIZES JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
August 04, 2018
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
August 01, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade offers free back-to-school immunizations
DOH-Miami-Dade offers free back-to-school immunizations
August 01, 2018
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
July 24, 2018
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts the Swimming Advisory
MIAMI – Based on a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory that was issued on July 18, 2018 for the beach site at Crandon Beach North, Crandon Beach South and Golden Beach.
July 18, 2018
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts the Swimming Advisory at Crandon North and Dog Beach
July 04, 2018
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE RABIES ALERT
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE RABIES ALERT
July 03, 2018
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory at Dog Beach (Virginia Key Beach Southside) and Crandon North Beach
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory at Dog Beach (Virginia Key Beach Southside) and Crandon North Beach
June 27, 2018
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ENCOURAGES FLORIDIANS TO TEST YOUR WAY ON NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County encourages Floridians to test your way on national HIV testing day.
June 15, 2018
7th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County and Healthy Start Coalition of Miami Dade Invite you to the 7th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
MIAMI – During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 22-28, 2018, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes and honors its medical laboratory professionals who play a vital role in every aspect of health care.
More Free Children’s Books Made Available to our Community’s Children
March 27, 2018
Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade #HealthyHappensHere Social Media Challenge, Spring Edition
Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade #HealthyHappensHere Social Media Challenge, Spring Edition
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Program’s goal is to eliminate this deadly disease
A Message About Flu From The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Recent Articles
Statewide Articles
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez And Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Meet With Martin County Stakeholders And Community Leaders To Discuss Hepatitis A Outbreak
FDOH Urges Summer Safety with Tips for Swimming, Grilling and Chilling
Florida Department of Health Encourages Safety this 4th of July
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez and Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Confirm CDC to Partner in Hepatitis A Outbreak Response
Local Articles
Back to School Immunization Schedule Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month Miami-Dade County Health Department Recognizes HIV Testing Day DOH-Miami-Dade Announces CHIP Community MeetingFeatured Programs
Connect with DOH