The best way to protect children in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way.

The Polk County Health Department reminds everyone that a yearly flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting yourself and your loved ones against flu viruses.  Annual flu shots are recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months.  Vaccination of those at high risk for complications from the flu is especially [...]

Licensed practitioners needing to report a disease or condition to the Polk County Health Department should contact the appropriate unit

Prevent Blindness Florida will be providing free vision screening for adults and children on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at the Polk County Health Department Lakeland Clinic.

The Polk HealthCare Plan is offering free classes on detection, prevention, and treatment of diabetes.  Topics will include blood glucose monitoring, medications, and the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and weight management. The classes will be held on the following days: Monday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Haley Center, 122 W Central [...]

During the week of April 6 to April 13, 2013, Polk County will celebrate the 5th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week. This year’s theme is “High Five: Tobacco Free Florida…5 years later”.

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) and Tobacco Free Partnership are committed to the goals and objectives of Tobacco Free Florida Week and have collaborated with local businesses and organizations for a week long series of public health activities and programs