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DOH-Sumter Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Panasoffkee

July 23, 2026

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DOH-Sumter cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Panasoffkee.
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DOH-Sumter Issues Rabies Alert

June 26, 2026

Rabies Advisory
DOH-Sumter is issuing a rabies alert in Sumter County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a cat that was found in the Webster area off County Road 740 in Sumter County on June 25.
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DOH-Sumter Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Panasoffkee

April 29, 2026

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DOH-Sumter Promotes Mental Health Summit

February 24, 2026

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Sumter Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2025

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ICYMI: The Florida Department of Health and Department of Children and Families New Parenting Resources

February 6, 2025

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October 15, 2024

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Press Release Donate Blood

August 27, 2024

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DOH-Sumter Issues Rabies Alert

June 19, 2024

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DOH-Sumter Introduces New Falls Prevention Program

January 16, 2024

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