Stuart / Florida / United States
The Martin County Health Department assesses the public health status, prevents epidemics and the spread of disease, protects against environmental hazards, guards against the occurrence of injury-causing situations and responds to disasters. The department assures the quality and accessibility of health services and provides family planning and pediatric care services. It offers several clinical services, including HIV-related counseling and testing, blood pressure checks, and treatment and follow-up. In addition, the department operates an environmental health division that is a part of Floridas public health program. The Martin County Health Department offers several school health services, including the scoliosis screening of students, case management, health education and referrals for community agencies. The department administers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which is a federal health, nutrition and prevention program for infants, pregnant women and children under the age of 5. It maintains a location in Stuart, Fla.
