News - Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

DOH-Seminole Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 3, 2025

Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November.

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DOH-Seminole Issues Rabies Advisory

November 3, 2025

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DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup

October 24, 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 October 21, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.

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DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup

October 10, 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 October 7, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.

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DOH-Seminole Hosts Mobile Mammogram Screenings in Recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 9, 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Health Awareness & Observances

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.