Putnam County Public Health

Located in Palatka, Fla., the Putnam County Health Department works under the Florida Department of Health, which offers a variety of public health services in Florida through partnerships with the state and district offices, as well as various counties. The county health department provides services for the protection of the general public through the detection, control and eradication of diseases that are transmitted to people. It also provides counseling and education for the promotion of healthy lifestyles. In addition, the Putnam County Health Department conducts and presents several programs to schools and organizations related to smoking, substance abuse, the lack of exercise, poor eating habits and stress management.