Health and Fitness
Written by Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Officer, BOCC Wednesday, 18 April 2012 12:16
Wakulla County—Ticks love our springs and summers and return to the business of spreading diseases during our beautiful weather.
Because it is the start of the active seasons for disease-carrying ticks in Florida, we need to take precautions to protect
Written by Padraic Juarez, MS REHS CPM, Wakulla County Health Department Friday, 13 April 2012 11:51
Our mosquito control division, as with many others, is facing a severely reduced budget for the 2012 mosquito season.
This reduction has caused us to come up with some creative solutions. Our mission of protecting the public from illness that
Written by Wakulla County Health Department Thursday, 09 February 2012 07:54
Navigating health care and general assistance systems of any area can be difficult. Trying to find services for all ages makes it even more difficult.
Finding services in Wakulla County can be nearly impossible. So, how do you find doctors,
Written by Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Officer, BOCC Tuesday, 01 November 2011 15:56
The Wakulla County Health Department is offering an adult/child/infant CPR training on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
The cost is $25 per person.
For more information or to register call Grace Keith at 926-0400, ext. 215 or email at
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Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 22 August 2011 12:01
If you are ready to quit smoking, you are encouraged to attend the Big Bend Area Health Education Center's (Big Bend AHEC) free class/support group "Quit Smoking Now", a curriculum developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves.
Written by Christina Rojas-Kasten, American Red Cross Thursday, 11 August 2011 12:00
Thursday August 11, 2011 — In the wake of recent student athlete deaths due to excessive heat, the American Red Cross recommends team officials, coaches and parents take steps to help ensure the safety of their players during extreme heat.
“Keeping at
Written by Padraic Juarez, Administrator, Wakulla County Health Department Friday, 05 August 2011 11:26
As August brings higher temperatures in Wakulla County, Padraic Juarez, MS, RS, CPM, administrator of the Wakulla County Health Department, urges individuals to be aware of the warning signs of heat exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of
Written by Padraic Juarez, Wakulla County Health Department Monday, 28 March 2011 09:56
The Wakulla County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that may cause encephalitis disease.
Wakulla County Mosquito Control and the health department continue surveillance and prevention efforts and
Written by Mary Katherine Westmark Wednesday, 12 January 2011 20:16
Last month, BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) sent out an announcement asking K-12 teachers and students to complete an online survey about type 2 diabetes.
Because this is a very busy time of year, we want to extend the opportunity for
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