EDUCATION

CHRONIC DISEASE HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

Prevention is the key to prosperity and a healthier and longer life.

The Citrus County Health Department is striving to improve health within our local communities through:   

• Preventing chronic disease and promoting early intervention
• Encouraging health policy and environmental changes
• Increasing public awareness of healthy behaviors
• Altering people’s behaviors to reduce unhealthy lifestyle habits
• Promoting exercise, proper nutrition, and tobacco-free lifestyles

We provide education and sponsor programs that encourage healthy lifestyles and offer effective prevention and intervention strategies against:

• Tobacco use
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obesity and overweight
• Diabetes

The Citrus County Health Department offers a variety of chronic disease prevention programs for Citrus County residents:

• Freedom from Smoking classes
• Diabetes Education classes
• Fitness Challenges that target healthier lifestyles for residents and community partners
• Nutrition information sessions
• Health screening activities 

For more information,
call 352-527-5560

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