DOH-Monroe Launches Ongoing Florida Keys Health and Wellness Events

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has launched an ongoing series of community health and wellness events across the Florida Keys, running January 15, 2026 through January 10, 2027. The program delivers community clinics, screenings and outreach designed to improve access to preventive and primary care services for Keys residents.

The department posted the event listing on January 15, 2026 and scheduled programming for January 16, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2026 as part of the initial rollout. Events are taking place at multiple island locations; the Roth Building in Tavernier is identified as providing limited clinic services by appointment only, with no walk-ins accepted. Calendar links for each day’s programming and locations are available on the DOH‑Monroe events listing, and residents with questions can contact DOH‑Monroe at 305-293-7500.

The initiative responds to persistent access challenges in Monroe County, where an island geography and seasonal population swings can limit routine care. By bringing screenings and clinics into neighborhood settings across the Keys, the department aims to catch preventable conditions earlier and connect residents with primary-care follow-up. Screenings and outreach events are structured to serve seniors, families, working residents and seasonal workers who may face transportation barriers or lack established primary-care relationships.

Practical details matter for residents planning to attend. The Roth Building in Tavernier requires appointments for its limited clinic services and will not accept walk-ins. Other event locations and day-by-day schedules are posted on the DOH‑Monroe calendar; callers can reach the department at 305-293-7500 for appointment information, eligibility questions or to confirm times and locations for specific screenings.

Public-health officials designed the series as an ongoing effort rather than a single set of pop-ups, so programming will continue across the year to maintain regular outreach. That continuity is intended to make preventive services more reliable for island communities that have relied on sporadic events in past years.

For Monroe County residents, the program means easier local access to checks that can prevent hospital visits and manage chronic conditions closer to home. Expect follow-up dates to appear on the DOH‑Monroe calendar as the series progresses through January 10, 2027, and call 305-293-7500 to arrange appointments or get the latest schedule for clinics and screenings.