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Press Releases
November 29, 2018
Spanish River Advisory Canceled
Boca Raton, FL—Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED THE HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Spanish River Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in THE GOOD RANGE AT 22 colonies per milliliter of marine water.
November 27, 2018
Health Advisory Spanish River Park
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Spanish River Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in excess of 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
November 27, 2018
Department of Health Palm Beach County World AIDs Day December 1
Palm Beach County--Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County along with the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) observes December 1st each year as World AIDS Day.
November 16, 2018
Advisory Canceled Jupiter Beach & Phil Foster
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Jupiter Beach Park and Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be LESS THAN 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
November 16, 2018
DOH-Palm Beach County Partners with TFAH to Address Public Health Needs of Older Floridians
West Palm Beach, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is pleased to announce its participation in the Florida Age-Friendly Public Health Collaborative and Action Network, facilitated by Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) with generous funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation.
November 14, 2018
Health Advisory Jupiter Beach and Phil Foster Parks
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Jupiter Beach Park and Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in excess of 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
October 30, 2018
DOH-Palm Beach Healthy Beaches -All Test Satisfactory
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested satisfactory this week following Monday's sampling, no advisories posted.
October 30, 2018
DOH Palm Beach Reminder Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween
Palm Beach County, FL - Persons of all ages who are going to participate in costumes and celebrate Halloween at street festivals, trick or treating, fright nights and more, The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is reminding all to have a safe, healthy and Happy Halloween.
October 24, 2018
Department of Health Palm Beach County Sentinel Chickens Continue to Detect West Nile Virus
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County early warning systemfor mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in the westerncommunities and Delray Beach.
October 18, 2018
All Beaches Test Satisfactory
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested satisfactory this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
October 17, 2018
Department of Health Palm Beach County Sentinel Chickens Continue to Detect West Nile Virus
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County early warning systemfor mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in the westerncommunities.
October 12, 2018
Palm Beach County Sentinel Chickens Detect West Nile Virus
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County early warning system for mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in Pahokee. Earlier confirmations in Belle Glade and Jupiter Farms prompts the department to warn all residents to take the necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
October 10, 2018
West Nile Virus Detected--Belle Glade
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County early warning system for mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in Belle Glade. All residents are advised to take the necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
October 04, 2018
All Beaches Test Good--Enterococci
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County biweekly beach water sampling for enterococci bacteria has found all Palm Beach County beaches in the good and satisfactory range this week. Sampling for Red Tide is conducted by Florida Fish and Wildlife and results can be found at http://myfwc.com/research/redtide/contact/.
October 03, 2018
Cautions When Red Tide Present
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is reminding residents and visitors to use caution when on the beach or in waters with high concentrations of red tide. Protect your family and pets by staying away from affected areas until the blooms move further offshore or they go away. Red tide is a naturally occurring algae that has been documented along Florida’s Gulf Coast since the 1840s and occurs nearly every year. Because the blooms are patchy, other local beaches may be okay to visit.
September 29, 2018
Health Advisory North County Beaches
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a HEALTH ADVISORY for the next 48 hours. Expiring 6 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018. Persons with respiratory allergies should avoid contact with the beaches from Carlin Park North to the Palm Beach County line.
September 27, 2018
WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County early warning system for mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in the north county area of Jupiter Farms. All residents are advised to take the necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
September 19, 2018
ALL BEACHES TEST SATISFACTORY
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested satisfactory this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
September 06, 2018
Palm Beach County Beaches Satisfactory
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested satisfactory this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
August 24, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED THE HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in the good range.
August 22, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 130 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
August 07, 2018
All Palm Beach County Beaches Test Good
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested in the good and satisfactory range this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
August 02, 2018
August is Breastfeeding Month
-The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in August. This year's theme—Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life—focuses on promoting breastfeeding as a vital, lifelong source of health for babies and mothers.
July 26, 2018
Dubois Park Health Advisory Canceled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED THE HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 20 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
July 24, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 220 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
July 23, 2018
Back To School Immunizations
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is consolidating its back to school immunization clinics and outreaches to better serve those needing school shots from July 30 to August 17.
July 13, 2018
Health Acdvisory Dubois Park Lagoon Canceled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming), issued Wednesday, for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
July 11, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 80 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
June 14, 2018
Health Advisory Canceled Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming), issued Tuesday, for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
June 12, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 100 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean Ridge and Spanish River Beach, Boca Raton after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in the good range.
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean Ridge and Spanish River Beach, Boca Raton after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in excess of 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these beaches in the POOR range.
May 22, 2018
Health Advisory Lake Worth Beach Canceled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED THE HEALTH ADVISORY IN EFFECT SINCE LAST WEEK for Lake Worth Beach after resampling showed the waters in the moderate range making its status satisfactory.
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED THE HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park Lagoon after resampling showed the waters in the good range. The Health Advisory for Lake Worth Beach remains in effect as its resampling showed an increase from 190 colonies per 100 mL of marine water to 531 colonies per 100 mL, well in excess of 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water that put the beach in the POOR range Tuesday.
May 15, 2018
Health Advisory Dubois Lagoon and Lake Worth Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park Lagoon and Lake Worth Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in excess of 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these beaches in the POOR range.
May 09, 2018
Rabies Positive Raccoon Breakers West
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon acting aggressive and had scratched and bitten a worker in Breakers West has tested positive for rabies.
May 03, 2018
All Beaches Good 5-2-18
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested in the good and satisfactory range this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
April 17, 2018
Florida Healthy Beaches All Good Palm Beach County
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested in the good and satisfactory range this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
April 03, 2018
All Palm Beach County Beaches Sample Good
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested in the good range this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
March 30, 2018
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies in Acreage
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon acting aggressive in the Acreage and captured by Animal Care and Control has tested positive for rabies.
March 20, 2018
All Palm Beach County Beaches Test Good
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested in the good range this week following Monday’s sampling, No advisories posted.
March 16, 2018
Rabid Raccoon Found in Delray Beach
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon acting aggressive with puncture wounds and lacerations on its body, and captured by Animal Care and Control east of North Federal Highway near Karen Drive has tested positive for rabies.
March 16, 2018
End TB-World TB Day 2018
March 24 of each year marks the day in 1882 that Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes TB. Although identified over 135 years ago, TB continues to infect people worldwide and here in Palm Beach County.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department at www.FLHealthCHARTS.com.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month, which is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is: "Go Further with Food." The campaign highlights the far-reaching benefits of making informed eating choices. Informed eating goes further than choosing the most nutritious options—eating choices can also conserve money, save time, and reduce food waste.
March 08, 2018
Jupiter and Palm Beaches Health Advisory Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park and Palm Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water have returned to the GOOD range of less than 35 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water. Carlin Park and Lake Worth beaches, closed earlier in the week due to high surf, also sampled in the good range.
March 06, 2018
Health Advisory Jupiter Beach Park and Palm Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park and Palm Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in excess of 200 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these beaches in the POOR range. Carlin Park and Lake Worth beaches were closed due to high surf, no samples obtained.
February 23, 2018
Boynton Beach Health Advisory Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the HEALTH ADVISORY for Boynton Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in the GOOD range of 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water.
February 21, 2018
Health Advisory Boynton Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY Boynton Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be 190 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting this beach in the POOR range.
February 16, 2018
Raccoon Fought with Dog is Rabies Positive-Delray Beach
Delray Beach- Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon that fought with a dog near Dunlin Road east of I-95 has tested positive for rabies. The dog owner sustained scratches breaking up the fight and will undergo rabies exposure prophylaxis. The dog is undergoing further evaluation by Animal Care and Control to determine if quarantine is necessary.
February 06, 2018
All County Beaches Test in Good Range 2-1-2018
The Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has been conducting saltwater beach water quality sampling since August 5, 2002 as part of the Florida Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. We are presently sampling thirteen (13) beaches on a bi-weekly basis.
February 05, 2018
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
A disproportionate number of people infected with HIV/AIDS are from the black non-Hispanic communities in Palm Beach County. Each year in an effort to encourage testing and generate awareness about HIV/AIDS, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is celebrated on February 7.
January 23, 2018
All Beaches Test Good This Week 1-23-2018
The Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has been conducting saltwater beach water quality sampling since August 5, 2002 as part of the Florida Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. We are presently sampling thirteen (13) beaches on a bi-weekly basis. The water samples are being examined for enterococci bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and which may cause human disease, infections or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine Florida’s beach water quality.
January 09, 2018
All Beaches Good and Satisfactory This Week
We are presently sampling thirteen (13) beaches on a bi-weekly basis. The water samples are being examined for enterococci bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and which may cause human disease, infections or rashes.
December 29, 2017
All Beaches Test Satisfactory at Year End
The Florida Department of Health salt water beach monitoring program in Palm Beach County shows all beaches to be in the good and satisfactory ranges in the final week of testing for 2017.
December 27, 2017
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies
Palm Beach County, FL- Animal Care and Control has expanded its search area for possible rabid animals to an area south of Lake Worth Road and west of Jog Road following information that the rabid raccoon confirmed yesterday may have been handled by a veterinarian in that area.
December 13, 2017
Palm Beach County Beaches Sample Good This Week
The Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has been conducting saltwater beach water quality sampling since August 5, 2002 as part of the Florida Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. We are presently sampling thirteen (13) beaches on a bi-weekly basis. The water samples are being examined for enterococci bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and which may cause human disease, infections or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine Florida’s beach water quality
November 30, 2017
All Beaches Test Good This Week
Palm Beach County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results The Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has been conducting saltwater beach water quality sampling since August 5, 2002 as part of the Florida Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. We are presently sampling thirteen(13) beaches on a bi-weekly basis. The water samples are being examined for enterococci bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and which may cause human disease, infections or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine Florida’s beach water quality.
November 27, 2017
World AIDS Day December 1 2017
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County along with the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) observes December 1st each year as World AIDS Day. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day, establishing an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness, and to inspire the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
November 27, 2017
Raccoon Confirmed Rabies Positive Boynton Beach
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon acting aggressive toward a Shih Tzu near Galaxy Park has tested positive for rabies. The dog is undergoing further evaluation by Animal Care and Control to determine if quarantine is necessary.
November 18, 2017
Health Advisory Cancelled Dubois Park Lagoon- All Beaches Good
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has cancelled the HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park Lagoon after sampling shows bacterial levels have returned to the good range. All beaches are now in the good range without advisories.
Palm Beach County, FL—Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has cancelled a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park Beach, Ocean Ridge as sampling shows bacterial levels have returned to the good range. Dubois Park Lagoon, remains under an ADVISORY as recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
November 15, 2017
Health Advisory Ocean Inlet Beach and Dubois Park Lagoon
Palm Beach County, FL—Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park Beach, and Dubois Park Lagoon, after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting both beaches in the POOR range.
November 13, 2017
Pit Bull Rabies Posititive--Area Cautioned to Avoid Animals
Western Lake Worth FL- Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County along with Animal Care and Control confirmed today that a pit bull taken to a veterinarian for wound treatment last Thursday was positive for rabies. At least two persons were exposed to the sick animal and the Department of Health is looking for others that may have been exposed.
November 02, 2017
Health Advisory Canceled Seven Beaches
The HEALTH ADVISORY issued by Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, Wednesday, November 1, has been canceled for seven beaches, Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach, Carlin Park, Phil Foster, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, South Inlet Park. Lab results from the retesting showed the beaches to be satisfactory and all in the good or moderate range.
November 01, 2017
Health Advisory Seven Beaches
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for seven beaches, Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach, Carlin Park, Phil Foster, Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach, South Inlet Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting this beach in the POOR range.
September 29, 2017
Boynton Beach Health Advisory Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the HEALTH ADVISORY for Boynton Beach in effect since September 19. Retest sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less than 35 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water at Boynton Beach putting it in the GOOD range.
September 22, 2017
Health Advisory Cancelled Two Beaches
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the HEALTH ADVISORY for two beaches, Phil Foster Park and Jupiter Beach, Boynton Beach remains under advisory. Retest sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less than 35 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water at Jupiter putting it in the GOOD range, Phil Foster tested in the MODERATE range at 42 colonies per 100 milliliters and is now satisfactory.
September 20, 2017
Health Advisory Phil Foster Park Jupiter Beach Boynton Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for three beaches, Phil Foster, Jupiter Beach and Boynton Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting this beach in the POOR range.
September 14, 2017
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Open
Palm Beach County - Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County will be open for services Thursday, September 14. Clinical services will only be available at the Lantana Health Center and West Palm Beach Health Center. WIC services will be available at the Greenacres site.
September 12, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update Carbon Monoxide Poison-4 Families Animal Bite-BAT 5 family members
PALM BEACH COUNTY- Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has received reports of four families with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as a result of improper generator use. Additionally, five family members have had possible rabies exposure from a bat that entered their household.
September 09, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update - Animal Bites
PALM BEACH COUNTY- Florida Department of Health and Animal Care and control have been diligently reviewing all animal bite victims since the rabid fox was identified August 31 that had attacked and bitten three victims.
September 07, 2017
Health Advisory for Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for RIVIERA BEACH after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these four beaches in the POOR range.
September 01, 2017
All Bite Victims of Rabid Fox Found
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County along with Animal Care and Control have located three male persons who had been bitten by a rabid fox near North Congress Ave. in Delray Beach. All have begun the four shot series of rabies vaccine.
September 01, 2017
Gray Fox Positive For Rabies--Bite Victim Needs Shots
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a gray fox that bit two men in the vicinity of a job site on North Congress Ave, Delray Beach was positive for rabies.
August 24, 2017
Health Advisory Canceled Four Beaches
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, Palm Beach, and Lake Worth after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these four beaches in the GOOD range.
August 22, 2017
Health Advisory Four Beaches Palm Beach County
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, Palm Beach and Lake Worth Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these four beaches in the POOR range.
August 09, 2017
Breastfeeding Month Palm Beach County
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in August. This year's theme—Charting the Course Together—focuses on using data and measurement to build and reinforce the connections between breastfeeding and a broad spectrum of other health topics and initiatives.
July 26, 2017
Summer Heating Up--Beat the Heat--Avoid Heat Exhaustion
As the heat index sours above 100 degrees the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County urges people to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat stress, exhaustion and stroke. Statewide more than 3,000 people are seen in emergency rooms each year for heat-related illnesses.
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today a raccoon that was acting aggressive toward a golden retriever in West Palm Beach has tested positive for rabies. The dog is current on its rabies vaccine and will be home quarantined as a precaution.
July 14, 2017
HEALTH ADVISORY CANCELED
Ocean Ridge, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park and Boynton Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less than 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these two beaches in the GOOD range.
Ocean Ridge, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park and Boynton Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these two beaches in the POOR range.
June 28, 2017
All Beaches Test Good
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches sampling program found all beaches to be satisfactory and in the good to moderate range this week.
June 27, 2017
National HIV Test Day 2017
Local organizations are joining the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County by recognizing HIV Test Day, Tuesday, June 27 by coordinating activities that talk about HIV, test for HIV and treat HIV.
June 21, 2017
Community Health Imporvement Plan Now Available
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) has been released. The CHIP is a collaborative effort by a diverse group of community leaders, stakeholders, Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County that serves as a directional roadmap committed to improving the health and quality of life of Palm Beach County residents.
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Spanish River Park and South Inlet Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less than 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these two beaches in the GOOD range.
Boca Raton, FL—Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Spanish River Park and South Inlet Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these two beaches in the POOR range.
June 02, 2017
Health Advisory Canceled Four Beaches-Palm Beach County
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park, Riviera Beach, Phil Foster Park and Palm Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be less than 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these four beaches in the GOOD range.
June 01, 2017
Health Advisory--Four Palm Beach County Beaches
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park, Riviera Beach, Phil Foster Park and Palm Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting these four beaches in the POOR range.
May 05, 2017
Salt Water Beach Monitoring All Test in Good Range
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County, Salt water Beach Monitoring, this week has found all beaches to be in the good range and have a satisfactory rating.
April 27, 2017
DOH-Palm Beach Salutes Medical Laboratory Professionals
During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 23-29, 2017, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes its medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Contributions of medical laboratory professionals in the diagnosis and prevention of disease often go unnoticed because they mainly work behind the scenes in the laboratory. Nationally recognized Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is a time to show support and gratitude to the laboratory professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County, Salt water Beach Monitoring, this week has found all beaches to be in the good range and have a satisfactory rating.
April 03, 2017
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Celebrates National Public Health Week
This week is National Public Health Week and the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County would like to remind all of the many services provided that make this one of the healthiest communities in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2017 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department at www.FLHealthCHARTS.com.
March 21, 2017
Community Health Assessment Palm Beach County
The just released Community Health Assessment (CHA) for Palm Beach County, a systematic method of identifying unmet health care and human service needs and possible interventions, is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, and over 40 community partner organizations.
March 09, 2017
Health Advisory Canceled Ocean Inlet and Sandoway Beaches
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park Beach, Ocean Ridge (Boynton), and Sandoway Park Beach, Delray Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in the GOOD range.
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet Park Beach, Boynton Beach and Sandoway Park Beach, Delray Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be greater than 71 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting both beaches in the POOR range.
January 26, 2017
Health Advisory Cancelled Jupiter Beach Park
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
January 24, 2017
Health Advisory Jupiter Beach Park
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Jupiter Beach Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 320 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
With the 2016-2017 flu season in full swing and influenza activity increasing locally and across the state, it is critical that all Floridians get the flu vaccine to protect against infection and help prevent the spread of seasonal flu to others. It is never too late to get your flu shot. While most cases of flu are mild, there are exceptions.
December 02, 2016
Health Advisory Cancelled Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED a HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
November 29, 2016
Health Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 230 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
November 28, 2016
World AIDS Day Events 2016
The World Health Organization and the United Nations first declared December 1 as World AIDS Day over 25 years ago. During that time much has been done to createawareness, save lives and slow the spread of the disease. For the world to get to zero infections much still needs to be done. Free testing events, memorials to those who have died, and candlelight vigils will take place at several locations throughout the county in honor of World AIDS Day.
November 03, 2016
Health Advisory for Phil Foster Park Cancelled
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has cancelled a HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after resampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
November 01, 2016
Health Advisory Phil Foster Park
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 90 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
October 20, 2016
Health Advisory Phil Foster Park Cancelled
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has cancelled a HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after resampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 62 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the MODERATE range.
October 18, 2016
Health Advisory Phil Foster Park
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 290 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
October 07, 2016
Health Advisory Carlin Park Beach Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has cancelled a HEALTH ADVISORY for the Beach at Carlin Park in Jupiter after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be in the GOOD range. United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria for enterococci is: Good = 0-35 Enterococci per 100 milliliters of marine water, Moderate = 36-70 Enterococci per 100 milliliters of marine water Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci per 100 milliliters of marine water #####
October 04, 2016
Carlin Park Beach Health Advisory
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for the Beach at Carlin Park in Jupiter after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 100 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
September 22, 2016
Lantana Beach Health Advisory Cancelled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the Health Advisory for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
September 20, 2016
Lantana Beach Health Advisory
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a HEALTH ADVISORY for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 740 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
September 09, 2016
HEALTH ADVISORY CANCELLED LANTANA BEACH
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED the Health Advisory for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
August 26, 2016
GREENACRES WIC OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY-AUGUST 29
The Women, Infants and Children Office, WIC, located at 5985 10th Ave. N, Greenacres, will be closed Monday, August 29, 2016 for special maintenance.
August 01, 2016
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
West Palm Beach - World Breastfeeding Week 2016 is August 1st -7th however The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is celebrating Breastfeeding throughout the month of August.
July 29, 2016
SCHOOL STARTS SOON GET YOUR KIDS IMMUNIZED
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is sending out a reminder to all parents and care givers that Palm Beach County Schools begin August 15, 2016 and new incoming students will need their immunizations up to date.
June 30, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Canceled Lantana Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a "No Swimming Advisory" for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
June 28, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Lantana Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a "No Swimming Advisory" for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 260 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
June 22, 2016
HIV TEST DAY EXPANDS TO NATIONAL HIV TESTING WEEK
Local organizations are joining the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County by expanding HIV Test Day that traditionally occurred June 27, into a week of activities talking about HIV, testing for HIV and treating HIV.
June 16, 2016
Lantana Beach No Swimming Advisory Canceled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a "No Swimming Advisory" for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at less than 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
June 16, 2016
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies-- West Palm Beach
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today a raccoon that attacked a stray kitten Saturday, in West Palm Beach has tested positive for rabies. The couple that freed the kitten by beating the raccoon will receive rabies vaccine due to the exposure.
June 14, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Lantana Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a “No Swimming Advisory” for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 1900 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
May 16, 2016
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies West Palm Beach
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a raccoon that was acting aggressive and bit a woman this week in West Palm Beach has tested positive for rabies. The woman has begun her rabies shot series.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a “No Swimming Advisory” for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon and Lantana Beach after recent samplings at both beaches tested in the "GOOD" range.
April 21, 2016
Timothy G. Mayer Recognized Path Award Environmental Health
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County completed the trifecta of leadership recognition this week when Timothy G, Mayer, MPH, Director of the Environmental Public Health Division was recognized with a Path Award for Environmental Health from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work at Florida International University. Earlier Doctors Alina Alonso and Robert Parkes were named Heroes in Medicine by the Palm Beach County Medical Society.
April 19, 2016
NO SWIMMING ADVISORY DUBOIS PARK LAGOON AND LANTANA BEACH
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a "No Swimming Advisories" for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon and Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 130 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water at Dubois and 120 colonies of marine water at Lantana putting both in the POOR range.
April 19, 2016
DOCTORS ALONSO AND PARKES HEROES IN MEDICINE
Two Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Doctors were named "Heroes in Medicine" by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. This annual awards program recognizes people in our community who make a difference in health care.
April 11, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE MEDICAL RECORD BREACH
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is issuing a public notice of an unauthorized disclosure and/or use of protected health information pertaining to some clients of its Health Centers. Federal law enforcement officials informed the department they had obtained a list of names, birth dates, social security numbers, Medicaid numbers, phone numbers, and medical record numbers of individuals who were identified as Palm Beach County Health Department clients.
It’s National Public Health Week and this year the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is highlighting its recent national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and the efforts of public health professionals here and across the state. A variety of programs and activities are carried out by the department and its state, local and community partners in order to promote, protect and improve the health of Florida residents and visitors.
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2016 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department at www.floridacharts.com.
March 10, 2016
Dubois Park No Swimming Advisory Canceled
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a "No Swimming Advisory" for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at less than10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
March 08, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a "No Swimming Advisory" for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 150 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
February 12, 2016
Canceled--Dubois Park Lagoon Swimming Advisory
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELED a "No Swimming Advisory" for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
February 09, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Dubois Park Lagoon
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a "No Swimming Advisory" for Dubois Park’s Wading Lagoon after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 90 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range that requires an advisory.
January 29, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Canceled Lantana Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has canceled a "No Swimming Advisory" for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water had fallen to less than 10 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the GOOD range.
January 26, 2016
No Swimming Advisory Lantana Beach
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has posted a "No Swimming Advisory" for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be at 350 colonies per 100 milliliters of marine water putting it in the POOR range.
January 25, 2016
BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES
Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed today that a bat that was picked up yesterday at a Palm Beach Gardens residence has tested positive for rabies.
January 14, 2016
Birth and Death Certificates Easy to Obtain
Obtaining a birth or death certificate just got a little easier with the start of the New Year in the county.
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Florida Healthy Beaches-Lower BAV Prompts Advisory
Palm Beach County, FL—With the New Year the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is adopting new water quality criteria for use in the Healthy Beaches Program. These criteria reflect the most current, Recreational Water Quality Criteria (RWQ criteria), recommendations and water quality grant requirements by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
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