Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) invites women in Seminole County to attend the Mobile Mammogram Screenings on Friday, October 17, 2025. This event is in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread important health education and encourage women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
For media inquiries:
Mirna Chamorro • Mirna.Chamorro@FLHealth.gov • 407-665-3374
DOH-Seminole Hosts Men’s Health Huddle Event
September 15, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole), in partnership with the City of Sanford and Unity Youth Association, invites men of all ages to attend the Men’s Health Huddle event on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup
September 9, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on September 16, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup
September 5, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on September 2, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup
August 21, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on August 18, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
DOH-Seminole Observes Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day
August 21, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) observes Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day on Thursday, August 21, 2025, reminding residents about the dangers of fentanyl. On May 23, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 259, establishing this as a state special observance to promote awareness on the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses, including education on specified topics.
DOH-Seminole Issues Rabies Advisory
August 6, 2025
Seminole County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Chuluota area off Lake Mills Road in Seminole County on July 30, 2025. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the wild animal population.
DOH-Seminole Issues Rabies Advisory
August 4, 2025
DOH-Seminole Hosts Revive Awareness Day Event
May 28, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) in collaboration with Seminole County Government invites the public to attend the Revive Awareness Day event on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on May 8, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.