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Virginians Encouraged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine, Immunizations to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses During Event at Riverside Health

Maria Reppas, Director of Communications, maria.reppas@vdh.virginia.gov VHHA: Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications, jtwalker@vhha.com Virginians Encouraged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine, ...
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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses

Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts ...
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The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Supports Breast Health All Year

Dr. Zelalem Attlee, Zelalem.Attlee@vdh.virginia.gov The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Supports Breast Health All Year October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month WARRENTON, Va. – October is Breast ...
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Virginia Department of Health Closes Little Wicomico River to Shellfish Harvesting

Stephanie Hudson, Stephanie.Hudson@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Closes Little Wicomico River to Shellfish ...
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Western Tidewater Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Terrorism Awareness & Stop the Bleed Initiative

Dylan Evans, Dylan.Evans@vh.virgnia.gov 804-588-2704 Western Tidewater Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Terrorism Awareness & Stop the Bleed Initiative SUFFOLK, Va. – The Western Tidewater ...
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Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat

Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727,  bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat   RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying Fairfield ...
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Three Rivers Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Emergency Preparedness with Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation

Brenden Rivenbark, Brenden.rivenbark@vdh.virginia.gov Three Rivers Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Emergency Preparedness with Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation SALUDA, VA. – The Three ...
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Virginia Department of Health Closes Portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfish Harvesting

Stephanie Hudson, Eastern Region PIO, (804) 396-9640 stephanie.hudson@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Closes ...
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Health Educator Prioritizes Safe Sleep Practices

Kristy Fowler Kristy.Fowler@vdh.virginia.gov Health Educator Prioritizes Safe Sleep Practices Chesterfield Health District celebrates Safe Sleep Month CHESTERFIELD, Va.– October is Safe Sleep Month.
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Virginia Infection Prevention & Control Training Alliance (VIPTA)

Respiratory disease season is on the way. October is a great time to get prevention messages in front of staff, patients, and residents before respiratory illness activity picks up. Check out the ...
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Healthy Brain Virginia

The Healthy Brain Virginia Program is an important initiative dedicated to addressing the public health challenges posed by Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) across the Commonwealth of ...
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Rainwater Harvesting

Why did VDH develop Rainwater Harvesting System Regulations? Code of Virginia Section 32.1-248.2 directs the Board of Health to adopt regulations regarding the use of rainwater to include standards ...