As Ebola spreads mercilessly across the world, it appears Florida has a problem that sounds just as awful. As CBS reports, Florida health officials are warning beachgoers...Forget EbolaFlorida health officials are warning beachgoers about a seawater bacterium that can inva...
In addition, students must take one credit of Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues and five to eight credits of PHC 6946 Public Health Internship. Students must take three credits of PHC 6940 Capstone and three to six credits of PHC 6941 Applied Practice Experience. Required core public ...
Public health experts elsewhere see all this as of a piece and worry that the state’s approach could fuel spread of the virus. Part of that approach involved Florida’s surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, telling parents of unvaccinated children that theycould choose whether to send their kids to...
Map of Oil & Natural Gas Drilling & Health Safety Issues in Florida Key Features of Fracking in Florida: Geological Context: Karst Topography: Florida's geology is characterized by karst topography, which consists of porous limestone formations. These formations are highly susceptible to erosion, lea...
Public health issues such as obesity, sexually transmitted diseases and tobacco use continue to adversely affect Escambia County’s health outlook. The county fell from 55th to 58th in the Florida Department of Health’s 2017 community health survey rankings. Dr. John Lanza, director...
Florida issues long-awaited medical cannabis licenses after two-year wait Nov 7, 2024 Fourth Florida Dengue Fever Case Confirmed in Milton's Wake, DOH Reports Oct 22, 2024 Former Department of Health Attorney Said DeSantis’ Office Pressured Him to Send Letters Threatening Local Stations for Airin...
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In fulfilling this charge, the Commission and this workgroup have chosen to consider issues as they pertain to all Floridians with MHSA problems, rather than just focusing on the services paid for by the Department of Children and Families, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program Offices or ...
About a dozen districts across Florida have been told by state officials to restrict their sex ed instruction plans, said Elissa Barr, a professor of public health at the University of North Florida and the chair of the Florida Healthy Youth Alliance, which advises school districts on developing...
Florida is no stranger to the challenges facing at-risk youth, who often grapple with obstacles such as poverty, unstable home environments, mental health issues, and exposure to violence. Recognizing the importance of addressing these challenges, the state has implemented numerous initiatives designed...