The Florida Department of Health in Clay County offers a wide variety of services that focus on improving and maintaining the health of our residents. Wellness services include, but are not limited to, tobacco prevention, mental health, and Healthy Start.
DOH-Clay participates in health fairs and other community events in Clay County as part of its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people. By partnering with local organizations, DOH-Clay aims to raise health awareness and promote healthy behavior change in our community.
Our Community Health Division brings health education directly to the heart of the community, ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need to stay healthy. If you are interested in having our team at your next event, please submit the Outreach Request Form.
Tobacco Free Florida
The list of illnesses caused by tobacco use is long and contains many of the most common causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, many forms of cancer, and vascular diseases.
Cigarette use alone, results in an estimated 430,000 deaths each year in the U.S., including 28,600 deaths in Florida. Secondhand smoke causes 50,000 deaths each year among adult non-smokers in the United States with 2,520 of those deaths among Floridians.
