Doh Leon News Today

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) joins local, state, and federal emergency response partners in observing National Preparedness Month.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disease worldwide and is estimated to affect 8,000 people in Florida and some 100,000 people nationwide. The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) recognizes June 19 as World Sickle Cell Day and encourages citizens to consider blood donation to support those living with SCD.

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County has issued a health caution for Lake Munson.

The Florida Department of Health Leon County has partnered with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to provide the Farmers’ Market Nutrition program coupons for qualified WIC participants along with resuming a produce market.

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others in recognizing April 10-16 as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Week.

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County Recognizes One Year of COVID-19 Vaccines in Leon County.
Since December 2020, more than 169,000 doses of vaccine have been administered across Leon County

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) hosts a World AIDS Day event with community stakeholders to raise awareness of HIV.



The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) joins key community partners: Gilead Sciences, Neighborhood Medical Center, Bond Community Health Center, The Minority Alliance for Advocating Community Awareness & Action, WellCare of Florida, and Clear Health Alliance for a Health and Wellness Exhibition on Wednesday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. recognizing World AIDS Day

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) celebrates National Health Literacy Month in October. It is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information.

National Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) Day was recognized on October 1. The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) is proud to have some of the finest disease detectives in the state working in its offices and the community.