Healthy Start is here to assist you with your maternal-child health needs or refer you to a local program or agency that can assist you. Contact us at (407) 858-1472 to enroll in Healthy Start and to learn more about our community resources. If you need services that are not maternal-child health-related, please call (407) 839-4357 or (407) 839-HELP.
If you've been impacted by COVID19, relief funds are available to Orange County residents, business owners, nonprofits, municipals and community partners. For more information, including to access the application and learn of the requirements, go to: Orange CARES.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Should Know
- Coronavirus is impacting many members of different communities, worldwide. It is very important to stay updated with all information regarding health and safety for you and your family during this pandemic.
- It is important for all of us to follow the guidelines from local, state and federal agencies at this time.
- As Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across the globe many parents are increasingly on edge. As cases continue to increase nationally and globally people are becoming increasingly concerned for the health of their children.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
More Information on COVID-19
To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website.
Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents
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Disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, can be unpredictable and devastating. We here in Orange County, FL are familiar with disaster preparedness, but its no excuse to not be up-to-date on how you can best secure you and your family.
Learn general tips to get prepared before a disaster and what to do in case of a disaster to help keep you and your family safe and healthy. | More Information... |
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Florida's Safe Haven Law and Information
According to Florida's Safe Haven Law you can leave your baby up to 7 days old with an employee at any hospital, emergency medical services station, or at any fire station in Florida. You can call the confidential, toll-free hotline 1-888-510-BABY(2229) and for more information click here.
According to Florida's Safe Haven Law you can leave your baby up to 7 days old with an employee at any hospital, emergency medical services station, or at any fire station in Florida. You can call the confidential, toll-free hotline 1-888-510-BABY(2229) and for more information click here.
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