Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has established a new partnership with Unite Us, the nation’s leading software company enabling cross-sector collaboration to improve people’s health and well-being, through which DOH-Seminole will leverage the Unite Us coordinated care network, known as Unite Florida, to securely send and receive referrals and track outcomes in a person-centered model.
For media inquiries:
Mirna Chamorro • Mirna.Chamorro@FLHealth.gov • 407-665-3374
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend. Follow these tips for a healthy holiday weekend.
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on May 10, 2023, and is in effect through June 9, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
Health Official Extends Blue-Green Alert for Lake Jesup
April 21, 2023
Sanford, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on April 18, 2023, and is in effect through May 18, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup where algal blooms are present.
Sanford, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) will host the Josh’s Benches for Awareness Ribbon Cutting Celebration. The event will take place on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST, at:
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County
400 West Airport Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
DOH-Seminole Celebrates National Public Health Week
March 31, 2023
Sanford, FL — This week, April 3 - 9, 2023, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) acknowledges and celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW). NPHW presents an opportunity for communities to reflect on the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our health. This year’s NPHW theme is Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.
DOH-Seminole Issues Rabies Alert
March 29, 2023
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods in the east Geneva area. The alert is in response to a cat which tested positive for rabies in that area. Residents and visitors in the area bordered to the north by Wildwood Trail, on the east by Stone Street on the south by Genova Court and on the west by Pine Hill Boulevard should avoid contact with cats and wildlife. If you, a family member, or someone you know thinks that they were bitten or scratched by a cat, contact Seminole County Animal Services at 407-665-5201 or the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 407-665-3000.
DOH-Seminole Extends Blue-Green Alert for Lake Jesup
February 24, 2023
Sanford, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to water sample taken on February 21, 2023 and is in effect through March 23, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around lakes where algal blooms are present.
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup and has extended the Health Alert previously issued for Wood Lake. The alerts are in response to water samples taken on January 26, 2023, and are in effect through February 25, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around lakes where algal blooms are present.