Vaccines Required For All Students, Even E-Learners
Virginia’s Health is In Your Hands
Coronavirus Self-Checker
A guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care #StayHome
Visit the CDC.gov website
1. Click LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19
2. Click SELF-CHECKER
3. Answer questions regarding your status
4. Get help making decisions and seeking medical care
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
#PortsmouthHD #COVID19VA
Happening Now! Echoes of Joy! 11-3pm
We are raffling giveaways every hour!! Make sure you stop by and say hi 🙂
Drug Abuse Resistance Education #healthyliving #drugprevention #portsmouthHD
Celebrating D.A.R.E Day 2019 with the Portsmouth Sheriff’s department 🙂
National Suicide Prevention Week is coming to a close, but the conversation is never ending!
If you or someone is in need of support, it’s okay to ask or offer assistance.
Visit afsp.org/find-support/resources/ for more resources. #BeThe1To #crisisprevention #portsmouthHD
Did you know LGB youth are almost five times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth?
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
If you are thinking about suicide or in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or select TrevorChat to connect with a counselor. #suicidepreventionweek #PortsmouthHD #trevorproject
Turn around, Don't drown!
Some areas are prone to flooding than others, flash foods can come rapidly and unexpectedly.
If you have to drive through a flooded section of the road, drive in the middle where the water will be at its shallowest.
Don't drive through unknown flood water-find another route ❌
See more Dos and Don'ts at https://www.weather.gov/tsa/hydro_tad
It is always better to be prepared! Are you prepared? #PortsmouthHD #NatlPrep
It is always better to be prepared!
Are you prepared? #PortsmouthHD #NatlPrep
For more information: https://www.ready.gov/september
Find Your Zone. Before the storm arrives
In case of an emergency evacuation, you should always know your zone!
**Follow along with this short video to find your zone**
Visit https://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricane-evacuation-zone-lookup/ or www.KnowYourZone.org
Follow these steps:
1. Click go to Know Your Zone
2. Scroll down to Find Your Zone
3. Enter your address
4. Learn your zone and share steps with a friend !
#NationalPreparednessmonth #KnowYourZone #Bepreparednotscared
Thank you Bright Starts for having us! #PortsmouthHD #BacktoSchool
Happening now from 3-6pm‼️
Kickoff to Kindergarten, 3651 Hartford St
Portsmouth, VA 23707 🙂
Come help us wish them a successful school year.
Come visit our table at the Back-to-School event! We have giveaways! 📚🥳
Come get your blood pressure taken as well!
Hey!
Meet our Public Outreach Worker Ashley Stacy! She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and will be coming to you this month with some information on breastfeeding.
Stay tuned for more 😀 #NationalBreastfeedingMonth
We can all help make society breastfeeding friendly!
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth
The Cinch Coalition, in partnership with Eastern Virginia Medical School has created a back to work toolkit for breastfeeding moms.
In this toolkit you will find valuable information about breastfeeding and your rights in the workplace.
Be Sun Smart!
#PortsmouthHD
You can stay updated on today's event by tuning in to our Facebook story. See the action live!
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Meet us at the Portsmouth Health Department from 11am-2pm for our National HIV Testing Day event.
Check out the Back to Work Toolkit: A Guide for Breastfeeding Moms. This interactive toolkit is great for any breastfeeding mom; especially those entering back into the workforce.
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Good morning! Don't forget, before you get up and running today.. pack the essentials! 😁
June is Men's Health Month.
As promised, we're here to give you more info regarding your health and what you can do to take action.
What are you doing to prevent cancer?
