Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will temporarily relocate Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Family Planning and Prenatal services from the Southside Health Center effective April 13, 2026, until further notice, for facility upgrades.
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Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Apopka (Newton Park dock) on March 16, 2026. Water sample testing is underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
DOH-Orange Recognizes National Radon Action Month
January 21, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes January as National Radon Action Month and encourages residents to take action to protect their homes and families from the dangers of radon exposure.
DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Gatlin (W. Shore)
January 16, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Gatlin (W. Shore) on January 15, 2026.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Killarney (Near Center). The alert is in response to water samples taken on January 8, 2026.
DOH-ORANGE Provides Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings
January 15, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the following location: Grace Medical Home, 1417 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL 32803.
DOH-Orange Offices Close in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 14, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will close on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Killarney (Near Center) on January 8, 2026.