FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla–The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) invites residents to the Okaloosa Health Summit on Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The summit will take place at three locations across the county plus a virtual option. Breakfast will be provided at the in-person meetings.

The in-person locations are:

• Crosspoint Church in Niceville

214 Partin Drive South Niceville, FL 32578

• North Okaloosa Medical Center

127 E. Redstone Ave Crestview, FL 32536

• United Way Emerald Coast

  
  112 Tupelo AVE SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The Okaloosa Health Summit will launch the 2022 Community Health Assessment and attendees will determine our community’s new health priorities, in addition to selecting priority workgroups. These groups will work to improve the health of Okaloosans, mobilizing organizations and individuals throughout the county. The previous priority areas addressed included injury prevention, infant mortality, strengthening families, decreasing drug use and promoting healthy lifestyles.

To register visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OkaHealthSummit. Registration for certain locations may close if attendance maximum in reached. Virtual registration has no limit. Registration is open to anyone who lives or works in Okaloosa County.

For more information visit HealthyOkaloosa.com or email HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov.

About the Florida Department of Health

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

Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health, please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov 

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