General Info

Founded in 1889, the Florida Department of Health provides medical and dental care, mental health counseling, case management and support services for people who suffer from AIDS. The department also offers immunization services to protect children from diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus. It provides a nutritional program that includes breast-feeding support and referral services. The department also offers tests for tuberculosis and sexually f o transmitted diseases in Florida. It provides in-home nursing services for senior citizens. The Florida Department of Health operates laboratories that provide diagnostic, reference and emergency services for state agencies and health care providers. It also offers waste disposal, radiation control, food inspection and family planning services. The department also maintains birth, death, marriage and divorce records.