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

Neighborhood Health Clinic provides Diabetes Management. This program may be able to offer free classes on diabetes education and management. Please call or visit website for more information.

This group offers a diabetes management program. It is for children and adolescents with very severe behavioral problems. They also have diabetic health concerns. This program teaches them how to take control of their illness. It provides individual and group teaching. It also provides help with diet and exercise programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free 1.800.338.3738 ext. 176422

NFMC offers diagnostic lab services. They can also do screenings for cancer, lead levels, cholesterol and more. Please call or walk in for more information.

Capital Area Community Action Agency offers the Direct Emergency Assistance Program (DEAP). The DEAP is funded by Leon County for households experiencing a crisis.

This program offers the following:

• Emergency Food Assistance
• Prescription Assistance
• Rent and Utility Payment/Deposit
• Transportation

Please call or visit website for more information: http://capitalareacommunityactionagency.com/direct-emergency-assistance…

The American Red Cross offers help to those in need after disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and home fires. They will provide emergency shelter and food. First aid is also offered. Please call for more information.

The Florida Discount Drug Card is available to all Florida residents. It is used to save money on prescription drugs and is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies in the US. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This Health Department offers many services to children. They can get school physicals and shots. Mothers with young children can get WIC or enroll in the Healthy Start program. Parents can get insurance for their children through the Florida KidCare program. The website has information about safety issues for children. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Breastfeeding information
• Children's Medical Services
• Drowning prevention information
• Early Steps
• Florida KidCare Insurance
• Healthy Start
• Immunizations (shots)
• Lead poisoning prevention and screening
• Newborn screening
• Prevention, safety and wellness information
• Well Child checkups
• WIC

This program is for pregnant women, infants and children up to age 3. It provides services that help participants have a healthy baby and be the best parents they can be. The goal is that every baby be born healthy. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Breastfeeding & Childbirth Education
• Care Coordination & Outreach
• Home Visits
• Nutritional Services & Counseling
• Parenting Education & Support
• Smoking Cessation Assistance