FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 15, 2024

DOH-Monroe Hosts Key Largo

“Health To You” Event

Back-To-School and Breastfeeding Month Celebration

Contact:

Jennifer Lefelar, Public Information Officer

Jennifer.Lefelar@flhealth.gov

305-434-5413

Monroe, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) is hosting a free “Health To You” community event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from noon-4 p.m. at the following location:

All attendees will receive a $10 food gift card for their participation while supplies last.

“We are excited to bring ‘Health To You’ back to Key Largo to make it easier for the people living and working in the Upper Keys to gain access to the many free products and services we offer at DOH-Monroe,” said Dr. Carla Fry, PhD, MSN, RN, administrator and health officer, DOH-Monroe.  “This is going to be a fun event with a lot of free giveaways associated with the back-to-school season and breastfeeding month.” 

DOH-Monroe staff members will be on hand to provide the following services, all free of charge. No health insurance or registration is required.

• School supplies giveaway.
• Breast feeding giveaways.
• Health screenings.
  • Blood pressure.
  • Glucose/sugar testing.
  • HIV home test kits.
• Immunizations 
• Free bike helmet fittings and giveaways.
• Narcan nasal spray.

In addition to the above services, many other Monroe County community organizations will be there to share information about their available services. There will also be a raffle for door prizes.

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