Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

850-595-6670

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides food items that support nutrition for growth and development, as well as nutrition education and breastfeeding support, for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under 5 years old. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Other programs and services:

Diabetes Prevention Program

850-595-6500, extension 1814

Certified Lifestyle Coaches deliver the CDC’s evidence-based Prevent T2 curriculum. Class dates, times, and locations vary. Call for more information or to request materials for your practice or waiting room.

Healthy Start

850-595-6641

Healthy Start coordinates services, for pregnant women and children ages 0 to 3 years, to support healthy birth outcomes and early childhood development. Services consist of home visits by health professionals, childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and facilitating access to local service agencies and other resources. Call for more information.

Public Health Preparedness

850-595-6500, extension 2201

The public health preparedness (PHP) program provides operational and tactical level planning to support preparation, response, and recovery from natural and man-made disasters.

School Health

850-484-5100

School Health nurses and health educators support and deliver education on health topics in Escambia County District Schools. Call for details.

Tobacco Free Florida in Escambia County

850-595-6500, extension 1831

The Tobacco Free Florida in Escambia County (TFF-Escambia) program spearheads tobacco use prevention, social norm and policy change, and cessation initiatives for the entire Escambia County community. Call for more information.

Vital Statistics (Birth and Death Records)

850-595-6500, option 3

Vital statistics issues birth certificates for persons born in Florida and death certificates for persons who died in Florida from 2009 to the present. Call for more information.

We Care

850-595-6500, extension 1082

Connects financially-vulnerable Escambia County residents requiring medical specialty care to medical and auxiliary care professionals who are willing to donate their services so that individuals with needs have access to better health. Call for more information, or to volunteer.

Wellness Programs, Health Presentations

850-595-6500, extension 1801

Selected presentations are available on public health issues. Technical support and information is also available for wellness programs implemented by local businesses, faith-based organizations, and other community organizations. Call for details.

Find more information about our programs and services at www.EscambiaHealth.com. Follow us on Twitter @HealthyEscambia!