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January 27, 2020
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees Address Human Trafficking Prevention Ahead of Super Bowl LIV
Miami, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees highlighted the important role the Florida Department of Health has in identifying and helping victims of human trafficking, many of whom are minors. Florida will play host to the National Football League’s 54th Super Bowl on February 2nd at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The event is expected to draw large numbers of ticket holders and interested visitors alike.
January 22, 2020
Healthy Beaches - All 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.
January 14, 2020
Healthy Beaches - All 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.
January 09, 2020
Florida Surgeon General Urges Vaccination as Best Defense Against Rapidly Spreading Flu Virus
West Palm Beach, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
January 02, 2020
Health Advisory Lifted for Dubois Park and Phil Foster Park
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park and Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
December 30, 2019
Health Advisory Lifted for Sandoway-Delary Beach
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Sandoway-Delray Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park, Sandoway-Delray Beach and Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
December 17, 2019
Healthy Beaches - All 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.
December 10, 2019
Healthy Beaches - All 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.
December 04, 2019
Healthy Beaches - All 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.
West Palm Beach, Fla. On Sunday, December 1st the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognized World AIDS Day. This day provides an opportunity to show solidarity for those affected by HIV and memorialize those who have lost their lives to the disease.
Palm Beach County- The Florida Department of Health Laboratory has confirmed that a raccoon in Palm Beach County has tested positive for rabies.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach Park and Carlin Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach Park and Carlin Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
November 13, 2019
Healthy Beaches - All 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 31, 2019
Health Advisory Lifted for Carlin Park
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Carlin Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
October 29, 2019
Health Advisory for Carlin Park
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Carlin Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
October 03, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory Lifted for Dubois Park and Phil Foster
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park and Phil Foster after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
October 03, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County Health Officials Urge Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Awareness
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) officials emphasize the importance of Florida’s residents and visitors protecting themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus disease. The public should remain diligent in preventative measures like “Drain and Cover.”
October 02, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - HEALTH ADVISORY - Dubois Park and Phil Foster Tested Poor
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park and Phil Foster after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
September 18, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory for Phil Foster Park.
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
The Florida Health Department in Palm Beach County was proud to execute a successful Special Needs shelter throughout Hurricane Dorian. The goal was to provide necessary aid and shelter specifically to special needs individuals in the county. “The Special Needs Shelter is a wonderful example of our community partners working in unison to achieve the objective of protecting our most vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Alina Alonso, Director of Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County.
September 12, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory Lifted for Ocean Inlet
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Ocean Inlet after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to bebelow 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
September 11, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory for Ocean Inlet Park. Precautionary Advisory Lifted for all Other Tested Beaches.
Palm Beach County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a health advisory for Ocean Inlet Park after recent sampling showed bacteria levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range. The previous precautionary advisory on all other tested beaches has been lifted, after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water in each location, putting them in the good range.
September 05, 2019
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Issues Precautionary Swim Advisory
Palm Beach County, FL — Due to the potential effects on water quality related to Hurricane Dorian, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) has issued a county wide precautionary swim advisory for all public beaches. At this time, swimming is not recommended.
August 29, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory Lifted for Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach, Carlin Park and Phil Foster
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park, Jupiter Beach, Carlin Park and Phil Foster after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range. Causes of the elevated level that prompted the advisory are unknown but heavy rains, high surf, and heavy traffic can contribute. Generally poor ratings are associated with wildlife, heavy recreational usage, high surf from high winds and high tides or runoff following heavy rains. The DOH-Palm Beach always encourages rinsing with fresh water after swimming in any natural body of water.
August 28, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory for Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach, Carlin Park, Jupiter Beach and Dubois Park tested poor
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach, Carlin Park, Jupiter Beach and Dubois Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Lake Worth-Kreusler after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
August 14, 2019
Florida Health Palm Beach County - Health Advisory for Dubois Park, Lake Worth-Kreusler, Ocean Inlet Park and Lantana Beach
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park, Lake Worth-Kreusler, Ocean Inlet Park and Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Lantana Beach after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Palm Beach Municipal after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Palm Beach Municipal after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
July 29, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Readies for Back to School Immunizations
West Palm Beach, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is consolidating its back to school immunization clinics and outreaches to better serve those incoming students needing school shots from July 29 to August 16, 2019.
July 29, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Partners With Local HIV Activist to Encourage Better Oral Health
Susan Mintz, a HIV and oral care advocate for more than 30 years, has teamed up with the Dental Division of the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County to help HIV patients take better care of their teeth.
West Palm Beach- Florida Department of Health Laboratory has confirmed that a raccoon in Palm Beach County has tested positive for rabies.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Lake Worth-Kreusler after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Lake Worth-Kreusler after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Lake Worth-Kreusler after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for Lake Worth-Kreusler after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be more than 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the poor range.
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Healthy Beaches Program has LIFTED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Carlin Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
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.
West Palm Beach, Fla. — June 27, 2019, commemorates National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). First observed in 1995, NHTD is meant to encourage people to be aware of their HIV status so that they can take control of their health. This year’s theme, “Doing It My Way,” highlights how and why people make testing a part of their lives.
June 25, 2019
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Reminds Floridians of Wildfire Smoke Health Risks
West Palm Beach, Fla. Due to the smoke from the Broward County wildfires, the air quality index (AQI) for West Palm Beach is now in the “moderate” zone. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is recommending caution for those in the area who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
West Palm Beach- Florida Department of Health Laboratory has confirmed that a raccoon in Palm Beach County has tested positive for rabies. Animal Care & Control was notified on May 30, 2019 and picked up the raccoon at 1600 block of Feather Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.
June 03, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Identifies Hepatitis A Case in West Palm Beach Restaurant Worker
West Palm Beach, Fla. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at Off the Bone BBQ located at 1516 N Tamarind Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The employee may have exposed patrons on May 14, 2019 only.
May 23, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Identifies Hepatitis A Case in Palm Beach Gardens Restaurant Worker
West Palm Beach The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant located at 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The employee may have exposed patrons between May 1 - May 12, 2019.
West Palm Beach-Florida Department of Health Laboratory confirmed that a raccoon in Palm Beach County has tested positive for rabies. Animal Care & Control was notified Friday, May 17th, that a raccoon was killed by a dog in the 7000 block of High Sierra Circle, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.
May 21, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Identifies Hepatitis A Case in Palm Beach Food Service Worker
West Palm Beach, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at the Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill Restaurant in Palm Beach, FL. located at 209 6th Street, West Palm Beach, FL. The employee may have exposed patrons between April 10th – May 1st, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
DOH-Palm Beach Health Center Presents Student Art Exhibit "Family"
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.
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.
April 01, 2019
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Celebrates National Public Health Week
West Palm Beach, Fla. — This week, April 1 – 7, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is acknowledging National Public Health Week (NPHW). NPHW presents an opportunity for communities across the United States to reflect on the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our health.
West Palm Beach, Fla. —The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
March 21, 2019
Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Sistas Organizing to Survive Conference
West Palm Beach, Fla. -Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS) is the grassroots mobilization of black women in the fight against HIV/AIDS. SOS is a Florida Department of Health initiative which was started to encourage black women to get tested where they live, work, play, and worship.
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.
March 08, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Supports National Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people ages 50 and older.
March 01, 2019
Florida Health Department in Palm Beach County Promotes Healthy Eating for National Nutrition Month
Palm Beach County, FL. - The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month. National Nutrition Month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage the nation to focus on nutrition and physical activity.
February 22, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory Lifted for Palm Beach Municipal Beach
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has LIFTED THE HEALTH ADVISORY for Palm Beach Municipal Beach after recent sampling showed a decrease in bacterial levels in the water to be down to 50 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it back in the satisfactory range.
February 19, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory for Palm Beach
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Palm Beach 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.
February 07, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory for Dubois Park Cancelled
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has CANCELLED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois Park after recent sampling showed bacterial levels in the water to be below 10 colonies per milliliter of marine water putting it in the good range.
February 07, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Healthy Beaches-All Test Satisfactory
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach Healthy Beaches Program found all beaches tested satisfactory this week following Monday's sampling, No advisories posted.
February 05, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory Dubois Park Tests Poor
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois 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.
February 05, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory for Dubois Park
Palm Beach County, FL - Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY for Dubois 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.
February 01, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Encourages Commitment to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle for American Heart Month
West Palm Beach, Fla.—February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a federally designated month that is a great way to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and commit to a healthy lifestyle.
January 25, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Healthy Beaches -All 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.
Palm Beach County, FL -Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY 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.
January 10, 2019
DOH-Palm Beach Healthy Beaches -All 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.
December 28, 2018
DOH-Palm Beach Health Advisory-Phil Foster Park Tested Poor
Palm Beach County, FL—Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County has ISSUED A HEALTH ADVISORY (no swimming) for 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.
December 11, 2018
DOH-Palm Beach Healthy Beaches -All 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.
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 system for mosquito borne diseases, the sentinel chickens, have detected West Nile Virus in the western communities 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
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 Advisory 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.
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