DeSoto

DeSoto County Health Department

The DeSoto County Health Department provides medical and dental services to those in need. Clinic Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Immunizations are free for children under age 18. The only cost for adults is the cost of the vaccine. Clinic Fees are based on income and family size. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Services include:

  • Administration
  • Dental Clinic
  • Environmental Health – Permits and Regulations
  • Epidemiology/Communicable Disease
  • Health Education
  • Healthy Start
  • Immunizations
  • Primary Care
  • STD & HIV/AIDS
  • Vital Services
  • WIC
  • Women’s Health & Family Planning

Locations:
Oak Street Primary Clinic
1031 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863.491.7580

Baldwin Office - Main Location
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863.993.4601

DeSoto County Health Department

The DeSoto County Health Department provides medical and dental services to those in need. Clinic Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Immunizations are free for children under age 18. The only cost for adults is the cost of the vaccine. Clinic Fees are based on income and family size. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Services include:

  • Administration
  • Dental Clinic
  • Environmental Health – Permits and Regulations
  • Epidemiology/Communicable Disease
  • Health Education
  • Healthy Start
  • Immunizations
  • Primary Care
  • STD & HIV/AIDS
  • Vital Services
  • WIC
  • Women’s Health & Family Planning

Florida KidCare-HealthyKids

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Senior Friendship Centers

Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit network of centers in Southwest Florida. They provide programs, resources and services for seniors and their loved ones. They help meet the needs of people 50 and older.

Wellness & Healthy Aging

  • Centers for Healthy Aging medical and dental clinics
  • Dining Programs
  • Friendship Centers for activities and education
  • Lifelong Learning

Support

  • Caregiver Resource Centers
  • Caregiver Support
  • Friendship at Home Supportive Intervention
  • Friendship Meals on Wheels
  • In-home Care Management

Volunteerism & Community Engagement

  • AmeriCorps
  • Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee Counties
  • Volunteer at Senior Friendship Centers

The Friendship Center locations:


Sarasota
1888 Brother Geenen Way


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