Health Education / Health Promotion

 The Health Education Division offers a variety of preventive programs designed to address some of the most critical public health needs of Pasco County residents and visitors. Our uniquely experienced and educated staff currently offers comprehensive health education in the areas of tobacco use prevention and control, chronic disease, teen pregnancy prevention and child health care insurance. These services are tailored for, and planned with, specific at-risk audiences throughout the county.

The Health Education Division also is responsible for media relations, public relations, employee communications, grant writing and administration, staff training and library resources. Information and referrals are provided upon request for many other public health issues, including injury prevention, safety, wellness, nutrition, exercise, cancer, lung health and domestic violence. Staff members coordinate and assist with numerous community-wide initiatives designed to improve and maintain the health and quality of life in Pasco County.

10841 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 861-5250, Ext. 163

Community education programs. Chronic disease prevention programs. Community health advisory committees. Health care provider in-service training programs. Public relations/public information. Educational literature. Community and school health fair participation. Community speakers. Actively pursue grants for program planning.

 

Healthy Communities, Health People Program

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Pasco Walking Trails List in PDF 820KB

 

Tobacco Prevention Program

The Tobacco Prevention Program works with the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Pasco to bring together youth and adults with ideas and resources to prevent, reduce, and eliminate tobacco use and exposure to second hand smoke in Pasco County.

 

The purpose of this Partnership is to promote and assist in the implementation of policies, interventions, and programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use in Pasco County by focusing on CDC best practices: 

1.       Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke.

2.       Preventing initiation of tobacco use among youth.

3.       Promoting tobacco cessation.

4.       Eliminating tobacco-related disparities.

 

The local initiatives they are tackling:

1.       Restrict the sale of Candy Flavored Tobacco Products to youth

2.       Limit Retail Tobacco Advertising

3.       Implement Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policies in K-12 Schools

4.       Create Tobacco-Free Multi-Unit Dwellings

5.       Promote access to cessation services provided by employers

 

To get involved:

1.       Students Working Against Tobacco

2.       Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Pasco

 

3 Ways to Quit*:

1.       www.tobaccofreeflorida.com

2.       1-877-U-CAN-NOW

3.       Classes provided by the Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center.

Call 813-929-1000 to register.

*Free education, counseling, and patches, gum, or lozenges provided

 

Join the Pasco County Health Department?s Quit Smoking Support Group. They meet on the first and third Monday of every month from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the New Port Richey office on Little Road.

 

For more information on the Tobacco Prevention Program, please call 727-861-5250, ext 161.

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