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THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM TO CELEBRATE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN FLORIDA
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The yellow fever epidemic that occurred in Florida during 1887-1888 brought to light the need for control of this and other diseases in Florida to prevent future epidemics. In response to this need, in February 20, 1889, the State Board of Health was created by the Florida Legislature with powers to inspect, quarantine and improve sanitary rules necessary to protect the health of the people.
The State Board of Health, now named the Florida Department of Health, has a presence in all Florida counties to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida.
In May 1896, Dr. James M. Jackson was appointed as Miami’s first Public Health Officer by the State’s first Health Officer, Dr. Joseph Yates Porter.
As Public Health Officer, Dr. Jackson quarantined the city during the yellow fever epidemic. Dr. Jackson, a civic leader, helped open Miami City Hospital in 1918. The hospital was later renamed Jackson Memorial Hospital in his honor.
Please join us for a retrospective on the role of our public health officers throughout the years and the many contributions to public health in our community.
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Who:
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Lillian Rivera, R.N., M.S.N., PhD., Administrator/Health Officer, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County; Carlos A. Migoya, President and CEO, Jackson Health System; James J. Hutson, M.D., University of Miami/Jackson orthopaedic trauma surgeon and great-grandson of Dr. James Jackson, founder of Miami City Hospital; Paul George, PhD., historian, HistoryMiami
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What:
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Leaders from the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County will join Jackson Health System officials at a media availability to commemorate 125 years of public health in the state of Florida.
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When:
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February
12, 2014, 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
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Where:
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
Alamo Building
1611 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
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Editor’s Note:
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*Media can park in front of the Diagnostic Treatment Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, located off of Northwest 12th Avenue and 19th Street.
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Jackson Health System
1611 N.W. 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136
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