Marking World AIDS Day With Education Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed internationally on December 1 as a day of solidarity and awareness for those affected by HIV/AIDS. The Florida Department of Health in Polk County wants to eliminate the spread of HIV, provide facts about HIV/AIDS to our communities, and promote testing […]
Diabetes Affects More Than 37 Million Americans What is Diabetes?You or someone you know probably lives with diabetes. It is a chronic disease that affects how the body turns food into fuel. The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, where there is excess sugar in the blood. High blood sugar can, in
Take a Stand Against Breast Cancer by Dr. JOY JACKSON, MD, Director of DOH-Polk Getting diagnosed with breast cancer at any stage is a frightening prospect, but getting diagnosed early can make a difference. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we want to remind you of the importance of first, carefully evaluating your
World Rabies Day September 28 is World Rabies Day, a day dedicated to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. Rabies is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the central nervous system. By using prevention strategies and providing treatment early, death due to rabies is preventable! Who is at risk for
