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Official feed from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County

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🚨 DOH-Broward will now have Naloxone (Narcan) available for free.

⚕️ Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, restoring breathing and consciousness within minutes of being administered to a person who has overdosed.

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Together with @FLSurgeonGen, @MyFLFamilies, @EducationFL, @FloridaAPD, @OunceFund, and @PCAFlorida, Florida reaffirms its commitment to improving the lives of all children and families while securing a better future for all during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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💧 Amid the standing water in parts of Broward County, DOH-Broward is reminding you to Drain and Cover to prevent mosquitoes from biting, breeding and multiplying.

For more information on mosquito control and prevention, click here:
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UPDATE: All DOH-Broward facilities will be open tomorrow, Friday 4/14, with normal operations and hours except Refugee Health and WIC in-person appointments at the Ft. Lauderdale Health Center, which will be canceled.

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Schools and district offices will remain closed on Friday, April 14.  Afterschool activities, events, and extracurricular activities are also cancelled, along with Success Saturdays tutoring.

Schools and administrative offices are expected to be open on Monday, April 17th.

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Residents in Broward County should take precautions regarding flood waters.

Follow local guidance for updates and never drive or walk into flood water. It poses potential bacteria and drowning risks.
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[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

🚨 Heavy rains have caused major flooding in areas of Broward & North Miami-Dade counties.

REMEMBER: Don't drive through flooded roadways. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

‼️ Turn around, don't drown.

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In response to overnight flooding in Broward County, @FLSERT has issued the following updates: https://t.co/oMj101Nu69

While the county has not requested assistance from the state, @KevinGuthrieFL has been in contact with local EM to further offer support.

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Paul Hughes Health Center 205 NW 6th Ave. Pompano Beach 33060

Sheridan WIC Center 7261 Sheridan St. #220 Hollywood 33024

South Regional Health Center 4105 Pembroke Rd. Hollywood 33021

Please continue to monitor the website and this page for updates (https://t.co/GkgFNV3N77)

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💧 With the impact of heavy rain, extensive flooding remains at some of the DOH-Broward campuses.

For the safety of the public and DOH-Broward staff, the following locations will be closed today, Thursday, April 13:

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All other DOH-Broward locations will remain open today with regular operating hours and services, Thursday, April 13:

Coral Springs WIC Center 10077 NW 29th St. Coral Springs 33065

Lauderdale Lakes WIC Center 4481 N State Rd. 7 Lauderdale Lakes 33319

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Paul Hughes Health Center 205 NW 6th Ave. Pompano Beach 33060

Sheridan WIC Center 7261 Sheridan St. #220 Hollywood 33024

South Regional Health Center 4105 Pembroke Rd. Hollywood 33021

Please continue to monitor the website and this page for updates - https://t.co/GkgFNV3N77

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All other DOH-Broward locations will remain open today with regular operating hours and services, Thursday, April 13, 2023:

· Coral Springs WIC Center 10077 NW 29th St. Coral Springs 33065
· Lauderdale Lakes WIC Center 4481 N State Rd. 7 Lauderdale Lakes 33319

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Students, parents, guardians, caregivers and staff.

Due to inclement weather, all Broward County Public Schools and District offices will be closed on Thursday, April 13, 2023. All afterschool activities, events, and extracurricular activities are also cancelled tomorrow.

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Our Department is proud to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a reminder of the safe & nurturing environment desired for every child. https://t.co/ffpN3sR72R 

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Florida Child Abuse Hotline: [phone]

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Florida dedicate their lives to helping people and communities get healthy, from improving maternal and child health to improving disease control and prevention to addressing environmental concerns and emergency preparedness

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☀️ DOH-Broward is celebrating National Public Health Week. This celebration, observed April 3-9, is a time to champion the health of all Americans.

National Public Health Week also recognizes the long history and achievements in public health. Public health professionals across

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dedicate their lives to helping people and communities get healthy, from improving maternal and child health to improving disease control and prevention to addressing environmental concerns and emergency preparedness.

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DOH-Broward is celebrating National Public Health Week. This celebration, observed April 3-9, is a time to champion the health of all Americans.

This week, we recognize that everyone should lead healthier lives, regardless of where they live, work, or come from.