October is Children's Health Month


Children's Health month highlights the importance of protecting children from environmental risks. Each day you will find helpful tips and links on environmental and health topics.



HOW MANY TIPS CAN YOU FOLLOW IN 31 DAYS?



Calculate your Carbon Footprint
Protect your Children from Mold
Keep your House Pest Free
Beware of (Energy) Vampires
Eat your Veggies Safely
Be Sun-Wise
Test for Lead
Let's Move
Reduce Mercury Exposure
Reduce Use of Plastic Bags & Bottles
Keep our Air Breathable
Grow your Own Food
Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Help Children Avoid "Nature Deficit Disorder"
Watch Out for Lyme Disease






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Florida Discount Drug Card Program

If you are 60 years old or older and without prescription drug coverage or who fall into the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage gap; or under age 60, without prescription drug coverage, and with an annual family income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level you may use this program. Qualifying incomes include those below the following:


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