Press Releases
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
January 19, 2023
TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA IN MIAMI-DADE OFFERS FLORIDIANS QUIT SEASON TIPS, SUPPORT FOR 2023 RESOLUTIONS
TOBACCO FREE FLORIDA IN MIAMI-DADE OFFERS FLORIDIANS QUIT SEASON TIPS, SUPPORT FOR 2023 RESOLUTIONS
HEALTH OFFICIALS LIFT BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
December 20, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
December 15, 2022
A SWIMMING ADVISORY IS POSTED
A SWIMMING ADVISORY IS POSTED
December 07, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
December 06, 2022
9th Annual Homestead/Florida City Holiday Health & Resource Fair
9th Annual Homestead/Florida City Holiday Health & Resource Fair
December 02, 2022
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR CORAL GABLES CANAL – EAST SIDE
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR CORAL GABLES CANAL – EAST SIDE
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
November 17, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Calls For Quit Attempts During The Great American Smokeout
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Calls For Quit Attempts During The Great American Smokeout
November 17, 2022
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY – DECEMBER 1ST
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY – DECEMBER 1ST
November 15, 2022
DOH-MIAMI-DADE CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO THE MONKEYPOX
DOH-MIAMI-DADE CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO THE MONKEYPOX
Florida Department of Health Addresses Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Florida
November 02, 2022
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROVIDING LIFESAVING NALOXONE TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DEATHS
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROVIDING LIFESAVING NALOXONE TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DEATHS
October 25, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
October 24, 2022
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 20, 2022
Abbott Issues Recall of Certain Ready-to-Feed (RTF) Formulas
Abbott Issues Recall of Certain Ready-to-Feed (RTF) Formulas
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
October 11, 2022
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces the 2022 Annual Community Health Improvement Plan Review Meeting
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces the 2022 Annual Community Health Improvement Plan Review Meeting
October 04, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
September 27, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade County Office Closure for Hurricane Ian
DOH-Miami-Dade County Office Closure for Hurricane Ian
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
September 20, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
September 16, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
August 29, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade’s Vital Records Office Closed
DOH-Miami-Dade’s Vital Records Office Closed
CONSORTIUM FOR A HEALTHIER MIAMI-DADE MENTAL HEALTH VIRTUAL SUMMIT
August 24, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
August 22, 2022
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO HOST A “BOUNTY OF HEALTH SUMMER BASH”
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO HOST A “BOUNTY OF HEALTH SUMMER BASH”
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
August 17, 2022
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF TWO DENGUE CASES
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF TWO DENGUE CASES
August 10, 2022
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO HOST A “BOUNTY OF HEALTH SUMMER BASH”
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County to Host a “Bounty of Health Summer Bash”
August 08, 2022
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF A DENGUE CASE
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF A DENGUE CASE
July 29, 2022
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF A DENGUE CASE
DOH-MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ADVISORY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF A DENGUE CASE
July 28, 2022
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 25, 2022
Back to School Immunizations 2022
Back to School Immunizations 2022
June 24, 2022
National HIV Testing Day
National HIV Testing Day
May 12, 2022
May Stroke Awareness Month
May Stroke Awareness Month
May 09, 2022
Tobacco Free Florida Week
Tobacco Free Florida Week
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers COVID-19 Vaccine + Booster + Pediatric+ FLU Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week – April 24-30
April 08, 2022
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ADVISES ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND VACCINES IN FLORIDA
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ADVISES ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND VACCINES IN FLORIDA
March 31, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Boosters and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Boosters and Pediatric Vaccine
March 30, 2022
Why Point-of-Sale Matters
Why Point-of-Sale Matters
March 18, 2022
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAINTAINS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STATUS THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAINTAINS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STATUS THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD
Teens in Miami-Dade County Help Lead Florida’s Movement Against Tobacco
March 03, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
March 02, 2022
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
March 02, 2022
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF HIV/AIDS

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF HIV/AIDS
February 22, 2022
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Powdered Infant Formula Produced in Abbott Nutrition’s Facility in Sturgis, Michigan
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Powdered Infant Formula Produced in Abbott Nutrition’s Facility in Sturgis, Michigan
February 21, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes “Ending the HIV Epidemic in Miami-Dade County Awareness Week"
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes “Ending the HIV Epidemic in Miami-Dade County Awareness Week"
February 18, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
February 10, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
February 01, 2022
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes Heart Month in February and Urges Floridians To Keep Blood Pressure In Check
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes Heart Month in February and Urges Floridians To Keep Blood Pressure In Check
February 01, 2022
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
January 27, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
January 18, 2022
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY TREATMENT SITE UPDATE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY TREATMENT SITE UPDATE
January 14, 2022
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
December 28, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
December 15, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
December 10, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
December 09, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY
November 15, 2021
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Calls For Quit Attempts During The Great American Smokeout
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Calls For Quit Attempts During The Great American Smokeout
November 12, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Booster and Pediatric Vaccine
November 12, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
November 10, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade now adding appointments for COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old
DOH-Miami-Dade now adding appointments for COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old
November 10, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines and COVID-19 Booster
October 18, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes PrEP Awareness Week with the Miami PrEP Implementation Summit
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes PrEP Awareness Week with the Miami PrEP Implementation Summit
DOH-Miami-Dade Offers Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines and COVID-19 Booster
October 01, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Starts Offering COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Vaccines
DOH-Miami-Dade Starts Offering COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Vaccines
September 28, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory
September 24, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
September 22, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
September 20, 2021
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces A Community United: Health Equity in Miami-Dade
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces A Community United: Health Equity in Miami-Dade
September 09, 2021
HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES AWARENESS
HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES AWARENESS
August 27, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
August 24, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Site in Miami-Dade
Monoclonal Antibody Site in Miami-Dade
August 20, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
August 19, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade and Partners Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with 2021 BreastfeedMIAMI and the Art of Breastfeeding
DOH-Miami-Dade and Partners Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with 2021 BreastfeedMIAMI and the Art of Breastfeeding
August 18, 2021
2021 CONSORTIUM FOR A HEALTHIER MIAMI-DADE ANNUAL EVENT AND AWARDS CEREMONY TO INCLUDE THE FLORIDA WORKSITE WELLNESS AWARDS
2021 CONSORTIUM FOR A HEALTHIER MIAMI-DADE ANNUAL EVENT AND AWARDS CEREMONY TO INCLUDE THE FLORIDA WORKSITE WELLNESS AWARDS
August 18, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade County Lifts Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade County Lifts Swimming Advisory
August 11, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory
August 05, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments on Saturday, August 7, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments on Saturday, August 7, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade County Lifts Swimming Advisory at Crandon Park North-Key Biscayne
July 30, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
July 22, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine.
July 16, 2021 14:40:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine.
July 13, 2021 16:02:00
Crandon Park North Beach Advisory
MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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.
July 08, 2021 10:25:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is available to individuals 12 years of age and older while the Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen vaccine is available to individuals 18 years of age and older.
June 24, 2021
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OBSERVES NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 2021
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OBSERVES NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 2021
June 24, 2021
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
June 18, 2021 09:57:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.
June 04, 2021 10:47:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.
June 01, 2021 11:47:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues Updates on Next Phase of Florida’s COVID-19 Response as State Surpasses 10 Million Floridians Vaccinated
May 23, 2021 11:21:00
Veggies and Fruits Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families
Miami, Fla. – On March 12, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) authorized State WIC Agencies to enhance the WIC benefit for a period of four months, expanding the vegetable and fruit voucher from $9/month for children and $11/month for women to $35 per month, per participant. WIC’s vegetable and fruit voucher is known as the Cash Value Benefit (CVB).
May 21, 2021 18:29:00
Miami-Dade County Health Department Issues Updates on Next Phase of Florida’s COVID-19 Response as State Approaches Nearly 10 Million Floridians Vaccinated
MIAMI – As Florida approaches nearly 10 million Floridians vaccinated, COVID-19 testing is being transitioned to a locally-led effort through primary care providers, retail and pharmacy locations, and local governments.
May 16, 2021 10:58:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Observes HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Miami – In observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – May 18th, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, the Miami Collaborative MSM Workgroup and community partners will host a free online webinar.
May 13, 2021 16:17:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces Vaccine Appointments to include 12 years of age and older
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.
April 30, 2021 12:07:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Announces Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the week of Monday, May 3rd through Friday, May 7th
April 29, 2021 15:29:00
Consortium Annual Event and Award Ceremony
Miami, FL – The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade County will be hosting the 2021 Annual Event and Awards Ceremony virtually which will include the Florida Worksite Wellness Awards on Friday, October 1, 2021. The combined event will highlight the initiatives promoted by the Consortium and its partners, as well as, recognize the important strides that local businesses have made in improving employee health and well-being. This year we are celebrating “Fall into Healthy Habits.”
April 26, 2021 13:08:00
Tobacco Free Florida Week
MIAMI, FLA. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Tobacco Prevention and Control Program will use the upcoming Tobacco Free Florida Week to draw attention to the root causes of tobacco’s deadly toll on Miami-Dade County’s Black population. With social justice issues being at the forefront of recent public discussion, the week of action will be themed Uproot the Truth: Tobacco Use in the Black Community.
April 20, 2021 12:46:00
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2021
MIAMI – During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 18-24, 2021 the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes and honors its medical laboratory professionals who play a critical role in every aspect of health care, safeguard the public’s health by continually improving quality and safety, informatics and data science, laboratory preparedness and workforce competencies.
March 02, 2021 11:37:00
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF HIV/AIDS
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes National Week of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS. The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS (NWPHA) is an annual HIV awareness campaign that mobilizes faith communities and highlights the contributions and impact congregations are making in areas of HIV prevention, testing, direct service, advocacy, and community engagement. The NWPHA is an initiative of the Balm in Gilead.
February 09, 2021 17:40:00
Swimming Advisory Lifted for South Pointe Drive Beach in Miami Beach
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for South Pointe Drive Beach in Miami Beach which was issued on February 3, 2021.
February 08, 2021 11:35:00
Getting 2 Zero HIV-AIDS Awareness Week 2021
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. In 2017, a resolution declared the third week in February as "Getting 2 Zero Miami-Dade County Awareness Week".
February 03, 2021 16:55:00
Swimming Advisory Issued for S. Pointe Drive in Miami Beach
MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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.
February 02, 2021 16:22:00
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Miami, FL – February 7, 2021 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 24, 2021 11:06:00
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes "Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)"
Miami, FL- The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) recognizes “Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)”, a national initiative that supports areas across the U.S. which face high rates of new HIV cases. Miami-Dade County has one of the highest rates of HIV in the country.
January 12, 2021 16:30:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for 53rd Street Miami Beach
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for 53rd Street in Miami Beach which was issued on January 6, 2021.
January 08, 2021 13:01:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Opens Limited Number of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County opens a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for seniors ages 65 and older by appointment only.
January 06, 2021 15:54:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Swimming Advisory at 53rd Street in Miami Beach
MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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.
January 06, 2021 10:36:00
QUIT SMOKING IN 2021 WITH THE HELP OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Miami, Fla. Choosing to quit smoking and protecting overall health and immune systems has never been more crucial than now. Tobacco Free Florida and Miami-Dade County are encouraging tobacco users to make a plan to quit smoking to improve their health in 2021.
December 29, 2020
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Hosts Webinar to Recognize January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Hosts Webinar to Recognize January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
December 18, 2020 15:11:00
Swimming Advisory Lifted for 53rd Street in Miami Beach
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for 53rd Street in Miami Beach which was issued on December 16, 2020.
December 16, 2020 15:03:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory at 53rd Street in Miami Beach
Miami, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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 26, 2020 15:10:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club which was issued on November 25, 2020.
November 25, 2020 15:45:00
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, December 1, by showing support for people living with HIV and honoring those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
November 25, 2020 13:43:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club
Miami, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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 22, 2020 15:35:00
DOH-Miami-Dade's WIC Program hosts the 7th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Health and Resource Fair
Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program will host the 7th Annual Drive-Thru 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 5th, 2020 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
November 18, 2020
DOH-Miami-Dade Encourages Quit Attempts and Awareness During the Great American Smokeout
Miami, Fla. – With the annual Great American Smokeout taking place on November 19, 2020, Tobacco Free Florida in Miami-Dade County is using this observance to encourage people to make a plan to quit smoking using the free tools and services available to Floridians.
November 17, 2020 15:38:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Dog Beach in Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway which was issued on November 13, 2020.
November 13, 2020 15:36:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory at Dog Beach in Rickenbacker Causeway
MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples 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 13, 2020 14:40:00
Flood Waters Pose Health Risks
MIAMI, FL — Recent heavy rains cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters alone does not pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are contaminated with bacteria and viruses.
November 08, 2020
Tropical Storm Eta Flood Waters Pose Health Risks
MIAMI, FL — Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters alone does not pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are contaminated with bacteria and viruses.
November 08, 2020
DOH TS Eta PRECAUTIONARY SWIM ADVISORY
Miami, Fla. — Due to the potential effects on water quality related to Tropical Storm Eta, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has issued a county wide precautionary swim advisory for all public beaches. At this time, swimming is not recommended.
November 08, 2020
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Administrative Offices and Clinics to close Monday, November 9, 2020
Miami, FL - Due to weather conditions from Tropical Storm ETA, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) administrative offices and clinics will close Monday, November 9, 2020. DOH-Miami-Dade will continue COVID-19 operations.
November 07, 2020
TS Eta Carbo Monoxide
Miami, FL— As Floridians begin the task of preparing for a storm, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills.
November 07, 2020
TS Eta Alert Private Well Owners
Miami, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) advises residents living in homes with private wells affected by flood waters to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink.
October 19, 2020 02:27:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm Three Cases of West Nile Virus
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Three additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of 59 West Nile virus infections in 2020.
October 18, 2020 11:54:00
Students working against Tobacco Tackle Disposable E-cigarettes on Not A Lab Rat Day
Miami, FL —The third annual Not A Lab Rat Day is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is educating about the potential dangers of disposable e-cigarettes. SWAT, Florida’s youth-led movement to combat the tobacco and e-cigarettes industries, is encouraging their peers to protect themselves and future generations from nicotine addiction by fighting back against the industries.
October 13, 2020 13:01:00
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shot Now
Miami, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Once vaccinated, it takes about two weeks to offer protection.
October 11, 2020 23:35:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Miami, Fla. – In recognition of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County and local partners will host two free community awareness events.
October 05, 2020 19:50:00
Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Additional Case of West Nile Virus
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. One additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of 56 West Nile virus infections in 2020.
September 28, 2020
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces 2020 Virtual Community Health Improvement Plan Annual Meeting
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces 2020 Virtual Community Health Improvement Plan Annual Meeting
September 22, 2020 18:52:00
DOH-Miami-Dade County’s Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade will be hosting Health Equity in 2020: What Does this Mean and Why Does it Matter in the Age of COVID-19?
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade will be hosting the Health Equity in 2020: What Does this Mean and Why Does it Matter in the Age of COVID-19? Webinar event on Friday, October 2, 2020.
September 21, 2020 18:52:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Case of Dengue Fever
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. A case of dengue fever of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of two locally acquired dengue cases in 2020.
September 21, 2020 18:52:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Additional Case of West Nile Virus
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. One additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of 55 West Nile virus infections in 2020.
September 11, 2020
HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM FIVE ADDITIONAL WEST NILE VIRUS CASES
HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM FIVE ADDITIONAL WEST NILE VIRUS CASES
September 03, 2020 10:37:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm Five Additional West Nile Virus Cases
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Five additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of 49 West Nile virus infections in 2020.
August 21, 2020 14:32:00
DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Announce Eleven Additional West Nile Virus Cases
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Eleven additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. These cases became infected between June and July 2020 but required additional complex testing at the CDC for final confirmation.
UPDATED: HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SEVEN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
August 04, 2020 13:35:00
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TWO CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Miami, Fla – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-six West Nile virus infections in 2020.
July 27, 2020
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TWO CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-four West Nile virus infections in 2020.
July 17, 2020
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FOUR CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Four additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-two West Nile virus infections in 2020.
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program has 15 WIC centers in Miami-Dade County that continue providing virtual services. Most services will be conducted by phone, email, mail or fax including eligibility determination, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, food package assignments, and EBT card issuance. Select number of clients may need to physically come into a WIC center if they have a specialized formula that needs to be directly provided to the client or if they are unable to send documents electronically.
July 03, 2020
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FOUR CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Four additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of eighteen West Nile virus infections in 2020.
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Surfside 93rd Street beach which was issued on June 24, 2020.
June 25, 2020
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TEN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Ten additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of fourteen West Nile virus infections in 2020.
MIAMI - A beach water sample 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. An advisory has been issued because a water sample collected at this beach exceeded the Federal and State recommended standard for enterococci (greater than 70 colony forming units of enterococci per 100ml for a single sample).
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of four West Nile virus infections in 2020.
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. An additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. This is the second local case of West Nile virus in 2020.
HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE THE FIRST CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS
April 03, 2020 16:50:00
DOH-Miami-Dade's WIC Program Continues Serving Families Remotely
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program continues providing services remotely. Participants of the WIC Program do not need to come into a WIC center to receive their benefits. Most services will be conducted by phone, email, mail or fax including eligibility determination, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, food package assignments, and EBT card issuance. Select number of clients may need to physically come into a WIC center if they have a specialized formula that needs to be directly provided to the client or if they are unable to send documents electronically.
February 24, 2020 15:08:00
DOH-Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade County Office of Community Advocacy and AIGA Miami Hosts PosterFest Design for Good Pop-Up Art Exhibit
Miami, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County in partnership with Miami-Dade County Office of Community Advocacy and AIGA Miami will host a “Getting 2 Zero” PosterFest Design for Good Pop-UP Art Exhibit at HistoryMiami Museum as part of the third annual “Getting 2 Zero” Awareness Week Campaign which this year focuses on HIV testing and condoms. Nine new condom wrappers will be unveiled. Please see the attached flyer.
February 14, 2020 13:41:00
DOH-Miami-Dade's Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Tobacco-Free Workplace Summit
Miami, FL – The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Tobacco-Free Workgroup is pleased to invite you to the 2020 Tobacco-Free Workplace Summit on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please join us to learn more about the benefits of becoming a tobacco free worksite and how to implement policy changes that will improve the health of employees. There will also be free cessation resources available which are accessible to all Floridians.
February 05, 2020 14:11:00
DOH-Miami-Dade 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. In 2017, 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.
January 29, 2020 16:07:00
Swimming Advisory Lifted for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway which was issued on January 24, 2020.
January 24, 2020 16:52:00
DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory
A beach water sample 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. An advisory has been issued because a water sample collected at this beach exceeded the Federal and State recommended standard for enterococci (greater than 70 colony forming units of enterococci per 100ml for a single sample).
January 09, 2020 14:25:00
Florida Surgeon General Urges Vaccination as Best Defense Against Rapidly Spreading Flu Virus
Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
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