Taylor County Community Health Taskforce

10/19/2026

Have you scheduled your mammogram?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a great time to make your breast health a priority. Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when treatment may be most effective.

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital offers advanced 3D mammography, with technology designed to provide clearer images while improving patient comfort.

Not sure when you're due for your next mammogram? Talk with your healthcare provider about the screening schedule that's right for you.

Early detection saves lives. Make your breast health a priority.

10/19/2026

🥜 Spread the Word… Peanut Butter Fights Hunger! 🥜

Join UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County for the 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge! Throughout October, we're collecting unopened, small plastic jars of peanut butter to help support local students through our Weekend Food Backpack Program. ❤️

📅 October 1–31
📍 Drop-off Locations: UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County and Ace Hardware of Perry

Every jar makes a difference! Help us fight hunger and support families in our community—one jar at a time! 🥜💙

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

💊 DYK? A State of Emergency allows residents in affected counties to receive early prescription refills, even if normally restricted by refill limits.

If you live in one of the declared counties in EO 26-202, contact your pharmacy to request an early refill:

Baker, Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Walton, Wakulla & Washington.

Make sure you have the medications you need. ‼️

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is an important part of breast health. This October, take a moment to make sure you’re up to date on your recommended screenings.

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital offers 3D mammography, with advanced technology designed to provide clearer images while improving patient comfort.

If you're due for a mammogram, make October the month you get it scheduled.
Call 850-584-0623 for an appointment.

10/01/2026

The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program makes it easy to get recommended breast and cervical cancer screenings. Eligible women can receive screenings for free or at low-cost if the following program eligibility requirements are met.

Call 850-584-5087 to see if you qualify!

https://www.floridahealth.gov/individual-family-health/womens-health/breast-and-cervical-cancer-early-detection-program/

Early detection can make a difference.🩷

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, everyone can play a role in encouraging the women in their lives to prioritize their breast health. Know the signs, encourage regular screenings, and remind the women you care about to talk with a health care provider about what screening is right for them.

If you or someone you care about needs help accessing care, your local county health department can connect eligible women with free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening services.

Start the conversation. Share the reminder. Encourage someone you love to take care of her health.

Learn more: FloridaHealth.gov/BreastCancer

09/28/2026

This October, DOH-Taylor is challenging YOU to move for a cause!

Your Challenge: Walk 1 Mile a Day for 31 Days!

💗 That’s 31 miles in October—one mile at a time—to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

You can walk:
👟 Around your neighborhood
🏃‍♀️ On a treadmill
🌳 At a local park
👯‍♀️ With friends or family
💼 During your lunch break

Make it your mile! It doesn’t have to be fast—it just has to be a step toward a healthier you and greater awareness in our community.

🎀 CHALLENGE YOURSELF:
✔️ Walk 1 mile each day
✔️ Invite a friend, coworker, or family member to join you
✔️ Share your progress and encourage others
✔️ Learn about the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection

💗 31 DAYS. 31 MILES. ONE COMMUNITY.

Every step represents awareness. Every mile represents support. Every person who participates helps us spread the message.

Join the "31 Miles in October " group on StepUp here: https://link.thestepupapp.com/lfRaKd

Will you take the challenge? 👟🎀

Track steps with friends & be more active together!