Kathy Lamm, kathy.lamm@vdh.virginia.gov Norfolk Health Department Urges Residents to Learn the Signs of Gynecologic Cancers this September NORFOLK, Va. — September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness ...

Virginia Guidelines for Rabies Control and Prevention Rabies References Index to Rabies Related Sections of the Code of Virginia Human Rabies Prevention - United States (ACIP Recommendations) Use of a ...

Rachel Dumene, Rachel.dumene1@vdh.virginia.gov, 540-480-4998 The Central Shenandoah Health District Encourages You to Protect Yourself from Respiratory Viruses STAUNTON, Va. – Autumn brings the start ...

Our Mission: Through partnerships and collaboration, LFHD promotes the health and well-being of our communities through education, prevention, and access to quality public health services. Our Vision: ...

There are many professionals that fall under the broad umbrella of forensic science, ranging from laboratory analysts to crime scene specialists. At the Virginia Department of Health, we are proud to ...

Pride Harper, Community Health Improvement Strategist, 757-594-7411                          Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in James City County  WILLIAMSBURG, Va.— The Peninsula Health District would ...

Kim Foster, kimberlee.foster@vdh.virginia.gov Central Virginia Health District Alerts Thaxton Residents of Rabid Cat Public Urged to Avoid Contact with Stray Animals THAXTON, Va. – The Central ...

New River Health District to Host Community Baby Shower FAIRLAWN, Va. – The New River Health District (NRHD) will host its second annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m.

Brenden Rivenbark, Brenden.rivenbark@vdh.virginia.gov                                                                         Cat Tests Positive for Rabies Virus in Lancaster County     […] ...

Joseph Everett, Environmental Health Manager 757-514-4751 Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Suffolk SUFFOLK, VA.-The Suffolk Health Department is alerting the public that a raccoon tested positive ...

Kristy Fowler, Kristy.Fowler@vdh.virginia.gov Chesterfield Health District shares tips for National Preparedness Month CHESTERFIELD, Va.– September is National Preparedness Month, so the Chesterfield ...

While there is still much work to be done, recent VDH data show encouraging progress in reducing fatal drug overdoses in Virginia. Drug overdose deaths decreased 37% in 2024 compared with 2023.