Building a Healthier Future for Our Community!
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Health Education and Health
Promotion Program
400 West Airport Blvd. Sanford Fl 32773
407.665.3382
The Health Education Program provides health related information and services to the Seminole County community. We offer technical assistance and education to individuals and groups in order to promote and improve the health and safety of our community.
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Focus Area |
Chronic Disease Prevention
We promote the health of our community by addressing three main focus areas, based on our community needs and the People 2010 objectives:
- Increasing awareness about healthier nutrition choices
- Increasing physical activity opportunities
- Heart disease and stroke prevention
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Community Health Initiatives
Our program, together with local and state partners, is involved in a variety of health initiatives and health education campaigns which focus on a variety of health issues throughout the year, such as Step Up Florida!, health education sessoins and support with employee wellness programs, among others. |
Tobacco Prevention and Smoke Cessation Program
Through coalitions and community organizations, our tobacco program targets the following objectives:
- Prevent initiation of tobacco use
- Reduce tobacco consumption
- Protect citizens from exposure to secondhand smoke
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