You might think we’re one of the healthiest nations, but we’re not. Compared to other developed nations, we’re lagging far behind. The thing is: It doesn’t have to be this way. We can make this the healthiest nation in one generation. Committing to a healthier America is something we all can do.
Support public health – from the local clinic to the neighborhood park. A healthier America won’t be possible without the support of your communities.
Fluoridating the public water supply is the most cost-effective means of preventing dental decay with positive effects ranging throughout all ages. The constant contact of low concentrations of fluoride in the oral cavity that occurs when people drink fluoridated water has been shown to significantly reduce dental caries.
CDC's Public Health Emergency Response Guide (Spanish Version)
The CDC is pleased to announce that the Spanish
version of CDC's Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State,
Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors has been finalized and
can now be accessed on the CDC
Emergency Preparedness and Response Spanish Web site.
Please forward this message to any Spanish-speaking
colleagues and emergency preparedness and response partners who
may be interested in this resource.
Health Alert Hillsborough County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
How Should I Dispose of Used Needles and Syringes?
The Bay Area Sharps Disposal Program
was designed as a community service to assist the residents of Hillsborough
County with a safe and environmentally sound method for disposing
of used needles or "sharps".
The improper disposal of sharps threatens
the safety of every member of the community, as they may be contaminated
with hepatitis, HIV, and/or other serious diseases.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Hillsborough County Health Department
Call us at (813) 307-8000 Our Mission: To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in Hillsborough County. Our Vision: A healthier future for the people of Florida
E-mail Privacy
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
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