The Health Hub of Gulf and Franklin

04/13/2026

Our teams from the Franklin and Gulf County Health Departments have been working together to place blue pinwheels across our communities. Each pinwheel represents hope, resilience, and the importance of preventing child abuse before it ever begins. We're grateful for our dedicated staff and community partners to help make this work possible every day. To learn more about Child Abuse Prevention Month, visit www.preventchildabuse.org

04/10/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
This year’s theme, Pinwheels of Possibility, highlights how partnering with families and communities can help prevent child abuse before it occurs. Prevention begins by ensuring families have access to the support, resources, and connections they need—before challenges turn into crises.
Across the nation, communities are coming together to strengthen families, elevate prevention solutions, and create the conditions children need to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by opportunity. With families at the center, the possibilities are endless.
For more information on preventing child abuse visit www.preventchildabuse.org

04/09/2026

Learn more about Vibrio Vulnificus - How it spreads, signs to watch for, and how to protect yourself, especially in Florida's coastal waters at https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/disease/vibrio-infections/

04/09/2026

For more information visit www.floridahealth.gov/rabies

04/08/2026

Contact The Health Department at 850-227-1276 for a referral.

04/08/2026

Contact your provider or The Health Department if you have any questions. The Health Department can be reached at 850-227-1276

04/06/2026

Happy National Public Health Week!

Florida Public Health Week starts today!

This week, we celebrate the work happening every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of communities across Florida.

Throughout the week, we'll be highlighting county health departments and the impactful work they're doing to address key health priorities in their communities. From prevention programs to community partnerships, each county plays a vital role in advancing public health statewide.

Follow along as we spotlight the people and programs making a difference across Florida.

04/03/2026

Come join us for Healthy Start’s Annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower on April 16, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 903 E. 4th Street, Panama City, FL 32401.

This free event is open to families who are expecting or who have welcomed a baby within the last 6 months. It’s a chance to connect with local resources, enjoy time together, and celebrate this special season surrounded by community support.

04/02/2026

Florida is making changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to better align the program with its intended purpose: providing low-income households with access to a more nutritious diet to alleviate hunger and combat malnutrition. Starting on April 20, 2026, SNAP benefits will no longer be used to buy certain foods that offer little to no nutritional value. SNAP benefits can continue to be used to purchase the same healthy, nutrient-rich foods they always have, including fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, dairy, and other staples that support a balanced diet and overall well-being. For more information, please visit https://healthysnap.myflfamilies.com/recipient/index.html

04/02/2026

Spring is in the air, and so is the pollen. If you deal with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. Those itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and stuffy noses tend to show up right on cue this time of year.

Unfortunately, pollen doesn’t just stay outside - it can hitch a ride into your home on clothes, shoes, pets, and especially through open windows and doors. Once inside, it can linger in the air and make symptoms even worse.

A few simple steps to freshen up your indoor air can go a long way in helping you breathe easier and enjoy the season a little more.

Learn more about improving indoor air quality and protecting your health: FloridaHealth.gov/Air-Quality

04/01/2026

Need a ride to a medical appointment or essential services?
Big Bend Transit’s Community Rides Program provides safe, affordable & dependable transportation for those who need it most.
Free connection rides available for eligible riders.
Call (850) 574-6266 (Option 1) to get started.

03/25/2026

This sweet post from a local mom is about the Healthy Families program. Truly making a difference. To learn more, call the health department at 850-227-1276 for Gulf and 850-653-2111 for Franklin.