Southside Medical Reserve Corps

08/25/2026

What do the things hidden in plain sight tell us about the risks young people may be facing?

Join us for Hidden in Plain Sight, an immersive presentation designed to give parents and other caring adults the skills to recognize risky behaviors in young people.

⭐ Special Guest: Officer Jermaine Galloway – “Tall Cop Says Stop”

📅 Monday, September 21
🕔 Doors Open at 5:00 PM
📍 Halifax High School
1010 High School Cir., South Boston, VA 24592

This presentation is for adults only. Parents, first responders, teachers, youth leaders, and other caring adults are encouraged to attend.

Food will be provided!

Additional resources will also be available, including Lock & Talk VA and Rapid REVIVE opioid overdose reversal training.

RSVP today and share this event with a parent, educator, first responder, or other caring adult who should attend!

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

Books, Badges & Beyond is hosting a Clothing Giveaway on October 17th in partnership with Feed Halifax and Sentara. There will be tons of winter clothing, in addition you can meet and learn about other resources in the county.

It will take place at the Heritage House Parking lot - 3501 Old Halifax Road in South Boston from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

08/04/2026

This year in August, VDH is celebrating its first Virginia Immunization Awareness month.

August is a great time to talk about the importance of immunizations while children and their families return back to school.

Read more about
✅how VDH works to improve access to vaccines
✅how to find your vaccine records
✅how to help share resources and information with your community at
https://ow.ly/GwpR50Zveot

07/13/2026

The Southside Health District will be offering a Measles Outreach Clinic on Monday, July 27 from 1-6 pm at Triangle Volunteer Fire Department located at 1051 Morton's Ferry Road in Nathalie, Virginia.

Available Services will be:
Measles Education💬
Titer blood test to check immunity level* 🩸
Measles Vaccine (MMR--Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)* 💉

(Please note that costs vary based on insurance status).

For more information, contact the Halifax Health Department at (434) 476-4863.

07/04/2026

Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day as we celebrate freedom, community, and service.

Thank you to all who help keep our communities strong every day.

✨ Stay safe:
• Follow fireworks safety and local laws
• Stay hydrated
• Check on neighbors

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

Stay safe and cool this summer! Learn more about precautions you can take to prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke: cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html

07/01/2026

Tick check! If you have been outside, check your whole body for ticks. Take them off them carefully and talk to your doctor if you develop a rash or fever. Learn more about the best way to remove a tick at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/

06/27/2026

Tick prevention starts from the ground up! When you’re enjoying nature, wearing the right clothes and repellant can protect you from tick bites. www.vdh.virginia.gov/ticks/