Florida State Health Department

The Desoto Primary Care Program, part of the Florida Department of Health in Desoto County, focuses on Environmental Public Health Programs to prevent diseases of environmental origin through prevention, preparedness, and education. The program implements measures such as routine monitoring, education, surveillance, and sampling of facilities to reduce the occurrence or transmission of disease, authorized by Chapter 381, Florida Statutes. One of the notable initiatives of the program is the Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, offering a comprehensive web portal that integrates health and environmental data for easy access. This platform provides information on various environmental hazards like outdoor air quality, drinking water contaminants, and adverse health effects, such as asthma hospitalizations and childhood lead poisoning. Moreover, the program is actively involved in Protecting Florida Together, a collaborative effort to promote environmental transparency and address water quality issues, including harmful algal blooms and beach conditions. Through continuous monitoring and data dissemination, the Desoto Primary Care Program strives to safeguard public health and enhance environmental awareness in the community. Generated from the website content