Florida Department of Health Update - June 25, 2019
The presentation by Aaron Kissler, MPH, Administrator/Health Officer, highlighted the efforts to enhance public health in Florida through various services and community engagements. The report covered key statistics, financial insights, program accomplishments, outreach events, and vital statistics initiatives focusing on promoting overall well-being and disease prevention. Collaborative efforts have led to significant achievements in areas such as WIC programs, community outreach, and vital statistics services to benefit the residents of Lake County.
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Board of County Commissioners June 25, 2019 Florida Department of Health Update Presented by: Aaron Kissler, MPH Administrator/Health Officer Mission: To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Client Services Client Services April 2018 March 2019 Clinical, Dental, and Public Health Services 186,007 School Health 36,357 health screenings and 309 immunizations Environmental Health 6855 inspections and sanitary nuisance investigations Epidemiological cases of reportable disease 1067 Vital Statistics 30,561 services 2
Financial Overview Financial Overview Total Projected Revenue for FY (18-19) $9,214,621 Medicaid, 15% Local Fees, 25% County, 4% Federal, 27% State, 29% Local Fees County State Federal Medicaid 3
Accomplishments Accomplishments WIC Breastfeeding Initiation Rates has increased from 80.0% to 82.5% which exceeds the Healthy People 2020 goals WIC Food Benefits brought $5.9 million into the Lake County economy in 2018 EH scored 96% on their Evaluation on Facility and Water Program In collaboration with the Lake County Schools Student Services Department, the school health team provided immunizations to 6th grade students at the area middle schools. 4
Outreach Events Outreach Events Annual Day in the Park Event hosted by Early Learning Coalition attended by all preschools in Lake County. Handwashing Education to School Summer Camps 250 school age kids Reach Out and Read Promotes early literacy 5
Community Health Events Community Health Events 396 Community Outreach Events April 2018-March 2019 23 Tobacco Cessation Classes 28,442 Educational/Informational items were handed out 923 Quit Kits/Quit Your Way Rack Cards items were handed out 6
Vital Statistics Vital Statistics The Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in partnership with The Lake County Tax Collector s Office, will allow customers to obtain birth certificates at three new locations. Birth certificates are available for all Florida births from 1930 to the present. The cost at the Tax Collector s Office is $15.00 for each certified copy, additional computer copies for the same person is $10.00 each, with a $6.25 processing fee. Only parents, legal guardians, or the person whose name appears on the certificates, if they are at least 18 years of age, can receive a birth certificate. Proof of identification is required. 1720 Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748 1505 Hooks Street Clermont, FL 34711 1800 David Walker Dr. Tavares, FL 32778 7
Public Health Preparedness Public Health Preparedness DOH-Lake assisted with state and nationwide hurricane response. Three DOH-Lake staff were deployed for one week as part of response efforts for Hurricane Michael. In addition, DOH-Lake s Administrator was deployed for two weeks as part of the effort to respond to Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. DOH-Lake has incorporated lessons learned from Hurricane Michael and the experience of counties in the Panhandle to improve hurricane response locally. DOH-Lake is now prepared to staff and supply up to five special needs shelters. 8
Public Health Preparedness 20 new volunteers have been added to the Medical Reserve Corps roster. MRC volunteers assist with preparedness activities, outbreak response, and emergency activations. The Department is also improving partnerships with local organizations for mass vaccination and medicine distribution efforts and has secured key partnerships as part of our Closed Points of Dispensing (POD) program. DOH-Lake has developed a Closed POD training guide and informational mailers to encourage participation in the program 9
Thank you for your Support! Thank you for your Support! 10
