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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Palm Beach County Health Department is issuing a public notice that some patients may have had confidential information contained in their records disclosed to an unauthorized source. The breach occurred when an employee took client lists containing names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Medical information, bank accounts, credit card or other information was not included. 

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Test Palm Beach County Initiative is Underway!  

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H1N1 Swine Flu

Annual Health Profile
Annual Report 2011
 

Annual Report 2011 / Annual Health Profile 2011 - Palm Beach County Health Department

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Read moreMobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2010 Status Report.

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Monthly Health Observances
 June 2013

Monthly Nutrition Tips

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Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead.

The goal is to prevent lead exposure to children before they are harmed. There are many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead. Lead hazards in a child’s environment must be identified and controlled or removed safely.  Lead Prevention

 

  

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AQI - Click to Review Air Quality for Palm Beach County - You can listen to the daily AQI recording by calling (561)355-3962. The recording is provided by the Palm Beach County Health Dept.

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Disaster Preparedness Guide 2012 Planning for Emergency Situations  
 

Disaster Preparedness Guide 2012 - Planning for Emergency Situations

 
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Palm Beach County Health Dept. Agency Newsletter - The Pulse Vol 10. Issue 2. 2013

Prevention Pointers from Epidemiology & Disease Control

Epidemiology and Disease Control Prevention Pointers - Posted Bi-Monthly.

Don't Fall Short: Prevent Falls
Falls can be dangerous for anyone

In children under the age of 19, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries. Occurring at home and on the playground, these injuries are common. Every year, about 2.8 million children in the U.S. are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. That means 8,000 children can be hurt every day.  more

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Tobacco Prevention

In order to keep tobacco prevention and control efforts in PalmIn order to keep tobacco prevention and control efforts in Palm Beach County moving forward, the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Palm Beach County are hosting a FREE 1-day training for both youth and adult participants on April 3, 2008. Beach County moving forward, the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Palm Beach County are hosting training for both youth and adult participants.


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MyFlorida.com - www.myflorida.com - opens a new window  Automated Community Connection to Economic Self-Sufficiency    Welcome to the Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS). It is our hope that you will find Florida CHARTS informative and easy to use. This site includes such health statistics as births, deaths, disease morbidity, population and behavioral risk factors. - opens a new window Jobs within the State of Florida - State Job Search - opens a new window

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http://www.floridakidcare.org/ - opens in new window The Health Care District has launched a new program called Vitahealth. This is a low cost policy for residents of Palm Beach County who have no health insurance coverage or have lost their coverage for over 6 months. Details are available by calling 866-930-0035 or on the web at www.vitahealth.orgTen-year plan to end homelessness in Palm Beach County - opens a new window

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