Polk County Health Department

Mary Sand Clinic Reopened (posted 5/20/13)

Bobbie — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:45:45 +0000

We are excited to say our Mary Sand Clinic has reopened, after being closed for approximately for 5-6 weeks, due to water damage. Thank you to all of our clients for being very patient and understanding during this time.

Free Vision Screening (posted 5/17/13)

Bobbie — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:47 +0000

Prevent Blindness Florida will be providing free vision screening for adults and children on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the Polk County Health Department Lakeland Clinic.

Free Class for Diabetes Detection, Prevention, and Treatment (re-posted 5/13/13)

crainp — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:21:54 +0000

The Polk HealthCare Plan is offering free classes on detection, prevention, and treatment of diabetes. Topics will include blood glucose monitoring, medications, and the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and weight management. The classes will be held on the following days: Monday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Haley Center, 122 W Central [...]

Celebrate Tobacco Free Florida Week! (posted 4/10/13)

Bobbie — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:14:21 +0000

During the week of April 6 to April 13, 2013, Polk County will celebrate the 5th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week. This year’s theme is “High Five: Tobacco Free Florida…5 years later”. Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) and Tobacco Free Partnership are committed to the goals and objectives of Tobacco Free Florida Week and have collaborated with local businesses and organizations for a week long series of public health activities and programs

Polk County Observes National Public Health Week April 1-7, 2013 (posted 3/29/13)

crainp — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:09:16 +0000

Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money The Florida Department of Health in Polk County is proud to support National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2013. This year’s theme, “Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money”, highlights how public health provides a return on investment for every dollar spent. In the business world, [...]

Free Class for Diabetes Detection, Prevention, and Treatment (revised 5/13/13)

crainp — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:17:06 +0000

Department of Health Announces Release of County Health Rankings (posted 3/22/13)

crainp — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:30:06 +0000

The fourth annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool was released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. These rankings serve as a snapshot of the health of individuals in counties across the state and nation. Polk County ranked 30th in health outcomes compared to the other 67 county health [...]

Health and Fitness Fair promotes Physical Activity (3/14/13)

crainp — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:25:25 +0000

On Saturday, March 16 there will be a health and fitness fair for the community in downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. This free event is part of a larger initiative called Building a Healthier Polk whose goal is to reduce the obesity rate inPolkCounty to less than the state average. Polk’s [...]

Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?

Bobbie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:44:46 +0000

The best way to protect children in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way.

Free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Disposal in Haines City (2/15/13)

crainp — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:29:59 +0000

Polk County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic equipment for FREE during a collection event hosted by Polk County’s Waste Resource Management Division and the City of Haines City. The collection will take place 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on March 9 at the Public Works Utility Complex, 300 N. 5th [...]