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Deltona, FL – April is National Minority Health Month. The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County uses the month as a time to recognize how health issues and quality of life issues impact our diverse communities. In celebration of the month, the Florida Department of Health is also planning a Family Fun Day from 2 to 6 p.m., April 27, at the Deltona Regional Library.

National Minority Health Month is a time to for us to celebrate and honor the diversity in our community and to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by specific subgroups within our population. The theme for this year is “Better Health Through Better Understanding.”

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County provides services throughout the county. Our West Volusia location at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City, offers services including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program which provides supplemental nutrition and education to pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women and children up to age 5; clinical services including birth control for men and women; pregnancy testing; breast exams and Pap smears; immunizations for children and adults; dental services, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

Our planned Family Fun Day features an expo of various services available in the community, rock painting, scooter giveaways, grocery giveaways, arts and crafts, food, music, games and a kid zone. Families will be able to learn more about WIC, health screenings, immunizations and dental services offered by the Florida Department of Health.

Volusia County’s Community Assistance division will provide information on utility and housing assistance and summer programs for children. Mobile hotspots and other services available from Volusia County Library Services will also be available. The City of Deltona’s Parks & Recreation staff will be there to share recreation opportunities in Deltona.

The Deltona Regional Library is located at 2150 Eustace Ave., in Deltona.

About the Florida Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Boardworks to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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