FREE PROGRAMS

Free Child and Family Health Education Program: Indian River County Health Department is proud to offer free We Can! child and family health education programs.  These 4 session programs are open to all families in Indian River County and registration is required.

Free Quit Smoking Program: Quit Smoking Now classes are being offered at Indian River County Health Department.  There are 6 class sessions in the program that are free and pre-registration is required.  This is a great opportunity to take the first step or help someone else take their first step towards a healthier life.

Free Diabetes Education Program
Are you looking to learn more about diabetes?  Free diabetes education classes are being offered at the health department.  This fun and interactive program consists of 3 classes that will teach participants about controlling their diabetes, nutrition and avoiding complications. 
 

• DOH: DOH Obtains Relinquishment of New England Compounding Pharmacy Permit 10.19.12)

• DOH: Four Additional Cases Confirmed in Florida (10.19.12)

• DOH Update: New England Compounding Center Voluntary Product Recall (10.7.12)

• Joint Statement from DOH and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) on the Meningitis Outbreak (10.6.12)

• DOH Frequently Asked Questions on Fungal Meningitis

The Department of Health has established a toll-free hotline at 1-866-523-7339 for those who may have additional questions.

Since 2010, the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have released annual health ranking that assess the overall health of counties in the U.S. using a standard method to measure how healthy people are and how long they live. These rankings serve as a snapshot of the health of individuals across counties in each state. The report highlights that health is a combined work in progress across a variety of community partners. The Florida Department of Health (DOH), through its county health departments, works together to improve the health of all Floridians. The data used in these rankings are available in each state and include information related to physical environment, social and economic factors, health behaviors, education, crime rate/law enforcement and clinical care.  Visit the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website for more information.
 

In Florida, this situation became a reality for many residents in the 2004 - 2005 hurricane seasons, and it can become a reality again.  In addition to hurricanes, other emergencies may provide no forewarning and can happen at any time.  This is why it is important to prepare now and not wait until the last minute when stores are crowded and supplies quickly run out leaving you without basic needs. 

Get prepared now and don't wait until it's too late. Visit FloridaDisaster.org to create your own personalized family preparedness plan.
 

The 2012 Indian River County CHIP is the product of much input, discussion, collaboration and participation by a broad spectrum of stakeholders in the local public health system.  These individuals, as advocates for their agencies, the populations they serve and the health of Indian River County as a whole, came together around the commitment to improve and enhance services for the betterment of the entire Indian River County community.

The Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS) provides statistical data for a wide variety of health indicators in Florida, including:

• Communicable Diseases

• Chronic Diseases

• Maternal and Child Health

• Environmental Health

• Injury and Violence

• Social and Mental Health

• Health Availability Resources

• Population Characteristics

• Births/Deaths

CHARTS also has information on health care facilities, nursing homes and more.  Use CHARTS to find Florida health statistics in your community.