DOH-Orange Hosts Breastfeeding Symposium
July 23, 2026
Join DOH-Orange for their Breastfeeding Symposium on Wednesday, August 5.
For media inquiries:
Kent Donahue • Kent.Donahue@flhealth.gov • 407-858-1418
DOH-Orange will be closed July 2-6, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
DOH-Orange WIC Returns to the SouthSide Health Center
June 17, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — After being temporarily relocated for HVAC upgrades, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will return to the Southside Health Center on June 22, 2026.
Effective April 13, 2026, WIC and Family Planning/Prenatal Services will temporarily relocate from the SouthSide Health Center (Lake Ellenor). All other programs at SouthSide Health Center will remain operational Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
DOH-Orange Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day
May 18, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will close Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has lifted the health alert issued on January 16, 2026, for harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Killarney – Killarney Drive. Follow-up water samples taken by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not detect algae toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities.
DOH-Orange Observes National Stroke Awareness Month
May 13, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors and symptoms of stroke.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Carlton (Near Center) on May 5, 2026.
DOH-Orange Hosts Veterans Wellness Fair
May 8, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) invites U.S. military veterans to a free Veterans Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
DOH-Orange Hosts Baby Shower for New Dads
April 30, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) invites new dads to attend a free in-person baby shower that will offer helpful information and resources for their fatherhood journeys.