56,185CLIENTS SERVED

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (DOH-Osceola) is a nationally accredited organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents within their community. Their mission is to safeguard, advance, and improve the health of all individuals in Florida by integrating state, county, and community resources

Furthermore, DOH-Osceola collaborates with local partners to tackle chronic illnesses, prevent injuries and violence, and address maternal and child health concerns They also organize and participate in community events to promote their services and programs, while educating the public about health-related topics.

Environmental Health

Our department focuses on preventing diseases by conducting regular monitoring, educating the public, conducting surveillance, and evaluating potential sources of disease transmission. Every year, we complete around 6,084 inspections and issue roughly 3,100 permits through our environmental health department

Communicable Diseases

Our system monitors contagious and reportable infectious diseases and provides guidance on how to control them to prevent future outbreaks. We also conduct follow-up investigations for conditions that can spread through water, food, and animal bites.

CLINICAL & NUTRITION SERVICES

We provide a range of healthcare services at a reduced or no cost, depending on the eligibility of the client Our services include confidential HIV testing and treatment, confidential testing and treatment for infectious diseases, women's health services, and school health services. Additionally, we offer Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, and Healthy Start

Emergency Response

DOH-Osceola collaborates with both public and private organizations to ensure that vital services remain accessible during times of disaster. They also reach out to the community and vulnerable populations to raise awareness about disaster preparedness. In the event of an emergency, DOH-Osceola is responsible for managing special needs shelters that cater to individuals with physical, mental, cognitive, sensory disabilities, and other unique medical requirements that cannot be met at a general population shelter.

Get A Kit

If you’ve ever fumbled to find a flashlight during a power outage, you know what it feels like to be unprepared Make sure you are equipped with the proper supplies you may need in a disaster and tell everyone in the household where emergency supplies are kept. Include a three-day supply of non-perishable food and water (one gallon per person, per day) for drinking and hygiene, batterypowered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, medications, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers and extra cash.