Community Events - Citrus County Health Department

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Citrus County Health Department has staff available to speak to your organization about many health-and wellness-related topics. Please contact (352)527-0068 ext 240.

Calendar for Upcoming Events

NEW! Updated Monthly Calendar

Calendar of Events

Citrus County HIV/AIDS Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Lecanto Health Department meeting room. This meeting is open to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and caregivers. For more information call (352)527-0068 ext 237.

expecting parents

Childbirth Classes are available at Citrus Memorial Hospital. For more information please contact Citrus Memorial Hospital @ (352)344-6576. This is a four week program that meets every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm. A new class begins on the 1st Wednesday of each month. If you receive your Prenatal Care at the Citrus County Health Department and if you are on the WIC program vouchers are available to take this class at no cost.

Classes are also offered at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center @ (352)795-1234

Child Safety Seat Check Ups and Car Seat Safety Classes are scheduled by appointment at the Inverness office, 120 N. Montgomery Ave. For more information call: (352) 726-1731 ext 242.
Citrus County Car Seat Safety Program

Diabetes classes are held at the Citrus County Health Department Lecanto office on Mondays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM excluding holidays. The cost is free. For more information call: (352) 527-0068.

Diabetes Class Schedule Info

Freedom From Smoking

"Thank you for taking this important step to quit using tobacco. It is the the most important thing you can do to protect your health and the health of your loved ones.
Please call the Florida Quit for Life line at toll-free 1-877-822-6669. Quit smoking counselors are available 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. At the present time, they have a limited supply of free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges to make quitting easier. Quitline staff will set up 5 telephone counseling sessions at a time that is convenient for you, and help you with a plan to achieve your goals.
That toll-free phone number again is 1-877-822-6669, or you can visit them on the web at www.tobaccofreeflorida.com"

If you would like to talk with our Tobacco Prevention Specialist please call (352) 527-0068 Ext 240

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention