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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Health Professional Resources

Florida Department of Health in Hernando County

Disease Reporting

To report a possible exposure to a rabid animal or an infectious disease, please call our epidemiology nurse at 352-540-6897 during our regular office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. please call 352-279-3733.

Please review the Reportable diseases list below and complete the reporting form. Forms can be faxed directly to our epidemiology section at 352-688-5067. 

Health Professional Licensure

The Florida Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance provides information relating to professional, facility, and permit licensing along with enforcement of Florida law.

Diseases and Conditions

The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention provides information on various topics and data analysis for impacts in Florida.

AHEC Portal - Health information for Health Professionals

Provides access to cardiovascular-related materials and sites, including free electronic journals, and reference materials such as dictionaries, databases, evidence-based medicine tools, practice guidelines, and patient education materials.