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CHILDREN
Immunizations are provided free for children, ages birth to 18 years, through the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Before a child may enter daycare or attend a school, proof of vaccines must be provided.
Immunizations can protect your child, your family, your friends & their
families, and the community.
2013 RECOMMENDED CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES (Info
provided by the CDC)
English - Vaccinations for Birth to Six Years
Spanish - Vaccinations for Birth to Six Years
English - Vaccinations for 7 through 18 Years
Spanish - Vaccinations for 7 through 18 Years
VACCINES FOR CHILDREN AVAILABLE at the Okaloosa County Health Department
*The Tdap vaccine
is also available for ADULTS at the Okaloosa County Health Department for $32.13**. (Watch
a video on Tdap.)
**There is a $20.14 charge for the
administration of adult immunizations.
OTHER IMMUNIZATION RESOURCES
For everyone:
Easy-to-Read Immunization Schedules
Other vaccine and immunization information - CDC.gov
Vaccinations for travelers
Vaccine Information Statements
VIDEO: People around infants should get the Tdap vaccine right away
What if you don't immunize your child?
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THE FLU ENDS WITH
"U."
DID YOU KNOW?
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
Find a Flu Shot Near You
2012-2013 Flu Season: What You Should Know
Key Facts About the Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Take 3 Actions to Fight the Flu
Questions & Answers (Q&A) about Seasonal Flu for Pregnant Women
Protect the Newborns You Love: Advice for caregivers of kids less than
6 months old
Take the Flu Vaccination Pledge
Florida Department of Health Influenza Prevention:
"Fight the Flu"
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Breast & cervical cancer screening exams, including mammograms and pap smears, are provided to uninsured and underinsured women ages 50 to 64 who meet income guidelines and are residents of Okaloosa County. Diagnostic tests are provided as necessary. |
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Family planning clinic provides education, counseling, medical services, referrals, and follow-up visits that will help people plan their family size. We offer a variety of current methods of birth control. All current methods of birth control are available to any person of childbearing age, including teens. There is no charge for the chosen method of birth control, only the office visit. Birth control methods include natural family planning, male and female condoms, diaphragm, vaginal rings and film, birth control pills, intra-uterine devices (IUD) and Depo Provera injection. Emergency contraception is also available. Coordination of tubal ligations and vasectomies are also provided. Confidential pregnancy testing is available at both clinic locations. |
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What is the Every Woman Florida Initiative?
Every Woman Florida is a collaborative project between the March of Dimes and the Florida Department of Health aimed at raising awareness on the importance and benefits of being healthy prior to pregnancy.
The Every Woman Florida website serves as an information portal for healthcare providers on preconception health. The site contains health tips, assessment tools and printable patient education handouts. Visit www.everywomanflorida.com for more information. |
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(850) 833-9240 ext 2153
Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-FLA-AIDS (352-2437) English
1-800-545-SIDA (545-7432) Spanish
1-800-AIDS-101 (243-7101) Haitian Creole
1-888-503-7118 TDD/TTY (Hearing/Speech Impaired)
What is the Ryan White Program?
Ryan White Brochure (PDF)
- The Ryan White (or Part C) Program provides medical care to those living with HIV in our area.
- Services are always confidential.
- Potential clients must have a positive HIV test to qualify.
The Ryan White Team
Michele S. Hooper
850-833-9073
Specialty Services Branch Director
Ryan White Program Coordinator
Sunday Jackson
850-833-9074
Government Operations Consultant
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
Sandra (Sandy) Bach, RN 850-833-9055
Nursing Program Specialist
Emma Davis, RN 850-833-9056
Nursing Program Specialist
Ivonne Nieves, ARNP
Dr. Venita Morell, MD
AAHIVM HIV Specialist*
*This
credential is from the American Academy of HIV Medicine where all AAHIVM HIV specialists are experienced HIV care providers who pass a rigorous exam on aspects of HIV medicine and participate in ongoing HIV education.
Who's Eligible for the Ryan White Program?
Any person residing in Okaloosa or Walton County who is HIV positive may apply for services. It's not necessary to have a physician referral.
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Testing for HIV is free, fast & easy.
Want to know where you can get tested?
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So, You've Tested Positive...
A positive HIV test is scary, but it's also an important medical message that can prolong your life. With proper medical care, most people are happy, healthy, and feeling well 20+ years after becoming HIV positive.We Do More Than
Just Treat Patients.
Our clinic provides appointments with the doctor,
referrals to mental health & substance abuse counselors, nutritional assessment, & dental care.
Support services such as housing & insurance assistance, case management, and access to food banks are
provided through OASIS (Okaloosa AIDS Support & Information Services).
The Ryan White Clinic is held three Wednesdays per month in Fort Walton Beach, & one Wednesday per month in Crestview. Additionally, one Thursday per quarter, clinic is held at the
Walton County Health Department
(Coastal Branch - Santa Rosa Beach, FL)
AIDS Drug
Assistance Program (ADAP)
For more information regarding the AIDS
Drug Assistance Program please click on the following link
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/aids/care/adap.html
or contact Sunday at 833-9074 or Michele at 833-9073.
For An
Appointment
Please
call (850) 833-9056 or (850) 833-9055.
*Visits are by appointment only.
**If you have an urgent problem, some appointments are available on additional
weekdays. Please call the appointment line, (850) 833-9055, for more
information.
For Healthcare Providers
To refer a patient with HIV to our clinic, call (850) 833-9055. Additionally, you can visit our
Healthcare Providers
page for more information
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Useful Resources
Awareness Days for HIV/AIDS
NoFLAC
- NW FL Aids/HIV Consortium
OASIS
- 4 Jackson St NE, FWB - (850) 314-0950
The GREATER THAN AIDS Movement
www.AIDS.gov
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Evaluation for possible sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis, trichomonas, herpes, venereal warts, and HIV is available in both clinic locations by appointment. Blood testing for herpes is generally not available. Venereal wart treatment may be available if scheduled after an assessment visit. One initial comprehensive fee covers the cost of initial evaluation and lab tests. Reduced fees are available for those below federal poverty guidelines with income verification.
Please call for same day appointment scheduling.
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Care for children with no other source
of medical care is provided in the Ft Walton Beach Clinic location.
Whenever possible, clinic staff assists children and their caregivers with
enrollment in Florida Medicaid, KidCare, or with linkage to other opportunities
for medical care with medical providers in the community. Comprehensive
ongoing pediatric primary care is available for children who qualify to enroll
in the Opportunity Health Program.
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Limited dates for school and sports physicals are schedule each year at convenient
times coinciding with the beginning of the school year. Physicals are provided for an affordable cash fee (no insurance billing and no reduced rates) during these events. Watch the website and local media for times physicals are offered during the summer and fall. At other times, school and sport physicals are provided only to children enrolled in the Opportunity Health Program. Persons needing school and sport physicals are referred to the many readily accessible
providers in our community offering these services. Persons needing verification of a child’s immunization or shot record (often called the
"blue card") may come by the Immunizations Clinic for assistance.
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Appointments to assess for possible pregnancy are available for women who are at least 2 weeks past their expected date of menses. If pregnancy is confirmed, presumptive eligibility for pregnancy Medicaid processing is accomplished during the appointment, you will be counseled about healthy choices for you and your baby, and you will be referred to a local obstetric provider for your pregnancy care.
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Adults and children may enroll in the Opportunity Health Program in the Fort Walton Beach Clinic to receive comprehensive primary care if they are residents of Okaloosa County and meet income and eligibility guidelines. Family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses work together in a team to address illness and well care for enrolled patients. Support for labs and medications are provided. Fees are affordable and may be reduced based on patient income.
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850.833.9246
Hours of Operation
NEW The
One Problem Clinic is NOW OPEN at the Crestview health department location!
The One Problem Clinic (available at both sites of the Okaloosa County Health Department)
is designed to give affordable access to medical care. Same day
appointments are available for patients with minor injuries and illnesses who
need to see a doctor, but who dont really need an ER. All visits are $85 or less*!
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