DOH-Marion Provides Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings
October 2, 2026
DOH-Marion will provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on Friday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center.
DOH-Marion Issues Rabies Advisory
September 21, 2026
The advisory is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a bobcat near Rainbow Park.
DOH-Marion Offers Diabetes Education Class in Ocala
September 20, 2026
DOH-Marion is holding free weekly classes on diabetes education and prevention from September 24 through November 12.
DOH-Marion cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Bryant Resort Dock on June 11. Water sample testing is underway.
As the excitement builds, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County offers safety tips for heat and hydration, water activities, animal safety, food preparation, and a reminder to pace yourself.
DOH-Marion has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Orange Lake – Eagles Nest Dock. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on May 6.