Get to know our Health Department

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson  Contributor It's Florida Public Health Week, a great time to get to know our county health department. County health departments improve health status by preventing outbreaks, protecting against environmental hazards, encouraging healthy behaviors, preparing for and responding to disasters and assuring the quality of health services provided to the community.  The mission of the Florida Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.  The Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well