Sarasota County Health Departments (Florida)

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Sarasota County Health Departments operate at the state, county, or local level, and they are responsible for monitoring public health. As part of this responsibility, Health Departments in Sarasota County, Florida may provide a range of services, including issuing birth certificates and death certificates. These records, which act as legal proof, contain personal information such as the date, time, and location of birth or death. These records may be required to apply for government services, carry out a will, or conduct genealogical research. Sarasota County Health Departments may also provide information on public health threats, health code violations, and disease tracking. They may also provide information about Sarasota County restaurant violations, unhealthy living conditions, and public health complaints. Health Departments provide access to their services and documents on their website.

Sarasota County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining the cause, time, and manner of death for a deceased person. They also maintain Sarasota County death records, which include information filed with the state or local government authorities. These records list information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information about the deceased, such as the person's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners in Sarasota County, Florida also keep reports on autopsies, cause of death investigations, and other reports made by their office. These Sarasota County public records may be available through the Coroner and Medical Examiner website.

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Sarasota County Departments of Aging provide services and programs to promote the health, safety, and independence of elderly people. Their services can include in-home care, adult daycare programs, family caregiver support, meal delivery services, and transportation services. They may also provide employment services to workers who are age 55 or older. The Department of Aging in Sarasota County, Florida may also maintain records on the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly, as well as regulating and licensing services for the elderly. They may also run senior companion programs, health and wellness programs, and protective services. The Sarasota County Department of Aging provides information about its services and information through its website.

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Sarasota County Medicaid Offices are local branches of the federal Medicaid program, and they administer Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). A Medicaid Office in Sarasota County, Florida can help determine eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP, process applications for Medicaid and CHIP, and assist in enrolling new members. They also process Medicaid renewal applications, which may be required every year. Applicants must provide a Social Security number, proof of citizenship or immigration status, income verification, and other information on financial assets. Medicaid serves Sarasota County low-income individuals and families, low-income nursing home residents, and people with disabilities. Information on Medicaid and CHIP are available on the Medicaid Office website.