MEDICAL SERVICES

The mission of the medical staff is to be an active participant on the public health team, assisting in the treatment and eradication of preventable diseases, overseeing the health and well being of Broward County residents and visitors and educating health professionals and the community about important public health issues. The section of the medical team integral to accomplishing these tasks is the Epidemiology Department which plays a major role in the overall functioning of all health department programs. The medical section has a major role in disaster preparedness in collaboration with the county government and other community partners. Civil Surgeons in the medical program will perform medical examinations and INS clearances for individuals with certain medical conditions seeking adjustment of status in the United States. Medical administration also provides Religious Exemption from Immunization forms. In addition, to the physicians who practice in health department programs, the medical section also provides laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy services. Laboratory and x-ray services are available for Health Department Programs. Laboratory Services are an integral part in the Family Planning, Sexually transmitted Diseases, Hepatitis and HIV Clinics. The Tuberculosis Program is comprehensive, and inclusive of history and physical examination, diagnosis via skin tests, x-rays and sputum cultures and treatment and referral when indicated.

PHARMACY SERVICES

Pharmacy services are available to eligible persons enrolled in the Broward County Health Department. There are four fully operational licensed pharmacy locations within, or close to, a Broward County Health Department Healthcare Clinic, please visit our website for specific information regarding locations and directions, hours of operation, and phone numbers:

http://browardchd.org/Services/Clinics/Schedules/Pharmacy.htm

http://browardchd.org/Services/Clinics/clinic_schedules.htm

The Pharmacy provides medications and products for the care and treatment of various medical conditions (see below information) at a reduced, nominal, or zero cost according to various program guidelines, local ordinances, purchasing contracts, or other initiatives/situations:

• HIVAIDS, via the State of Florida Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and the Broward County Ryan White Title1 medication program;
• Tuberculosis program
• Family Planning program
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases program
• Anti-Epileptic Drug program
• Travel medication program
• Smoking Cessation program
• Vaccines For Children (VFC) Immunization program
• Hepatitis immunization program, pre exposure
• Rabies Vaccine program, pre and post exposure
• Insulin program
• Provide selected medications for patients enrolled in the Dental Program.
• Function as point of contact for the community Sharps collection program.
• Pediatric medications (only at the Hughes pharmacy at the North Regional Health Center in Pompano beach).
• Provide medication to the community for Public Health Situations or Emergencies (meningitis, hepatitis A post exposure, etc) in certain situations.

Pharmacist counseling and drug information is provided to all patients (including the community at large) as we utilize state-of-the-art computers, information and phone systems. The Broward County Health Department is the lead agency for Broward County HIVAIDS medications, serving patients of various clinics and private physicians alike. Funding from Ryan White Title I and II and State Aids Patient Care enable the pharmacy to provide pharmaceutical care and nutritional support for eligible HIVAIDS patients in a culturally diverse, confidential, and sensitive manner. The pharmacy works in close collaboration with local, state, and federal programs regarding Public Health Preparedness activities and initiatives.