Dr. Zelalem Attlee, Zelalem.Attlee@vdh.virginia.gov. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Encourages Families to “Keep Kids Safe from Lead” National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25–31 ...

Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the Commonwealth of Virginia is joining the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA), a nonpartisan coalition of 16 governors representing more than 40% of ...

Kathy Lamm, Kathy.Lamm@vdh.virginia.gov Ryan White Ribbon-Cutting at The Norfolk Department of Public Health NORFOLK, Va. — ...

Governor Spanberger has proclaimed October 28 as National First Responders’ Day in Virginia. I want to take a moment to recognize the people who show up when Virginians need help most, and the VDH ...

Daniel Hunsucker; Daniel.Hunsucker@vdh.virginia.gov  Cumberland Plateau & LENOWISCO Health Districts Raise Awareness on Stroke Detection, Prevention October 29 is World Stroke Day WISE, Va. – Stroke ...

This week, from October 25-31, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is raising awareness about childhood exposure to lead and ways to prevent it.   About Lead Poisoning  Lead poisoning occurs when ...

Kimi Stevens, kimi.stevens@vdh.virginia.gov Chesapeake Health Department Alerts Deep Creek Residents to Rabid Raccoon Public Urged to Avoid Contact with Wild Animals CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Chesapeake ...

Kimi Stevens, kimi.stevens@vdh.virginia.gov Rabid Cat Injuries Man Near Cypress Landing CHESAPEAKE, Va. –  On October 14, a man sustained facial and hand injuries while attempting to feed a feral cat ...

Maria Reppas Director of Communications Maria.Reppas@vdh.virginia.gov Brookie Crawford Risk Communications Manager Office of Emergency Preparedness Office of Environmental Health Office of ...

Are you in need of a child safety seat or booster and cannot afford to buy one? Apply now, you may be eligible. Seat supplies are limited so don’t wait. Check the map below to see if there is a site ...

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Division of Disease Prevention has administered Ryan White Part B funding for HIV care services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Virginia since 1991. A major ...