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VDH Clinical Community helps clinicians, state and local public health officials, and local communities improve response capacity and preparedness by providing current and reliable information available on emerging health threats.

In 2024, 1,548 Virginian lives were lost to drug overdose. Preliminary 2025 data show there were 1,197 lives lost to dru...
08/31/2026

In 2024, 1,548 Virginian lives were lost to drug overdose. Preliminary 2025 data show there were 1,197 lives lost to drug overdose.

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we:
▪️Honor those we've lost.
▪️Encourage treatment & recovery.
▪️Help communities build prevention capacity.

You can learn more about some of the ways VDH works with communities to at https://ow.ly/KpzK50ZHgws.

VDH is committed to using data-driven strategies to support communities working to reduce drug overdose. VDH’s Overdose ...
08/28/2026

VDH is committed to using data-driven strategies to support communities working to reduce drug overdose. VDH’s Overdose Needs Assessment Tool uses drug overdose-related data to help identify which Virginia communities may need extra support from focused drug overdose-related prevention and intervention strategies.

Learn more about the data and how you can use this tool to support your community https://ow.ly/L4HZ50ZG2A1

International Overdose Awareness Day is around the corner. On August 31, join VDH and the many voices calling to . ✔️Vi...
08/27/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is around the corner. On August 31, join VDH and the many voices calling to .

✔️Visit vdh.virginia.gov/naloxone to learn about overdose prevention.
✔️Tell us how you are to end overdose in the comments below.

📣The August edition of our Healthcare Professionals Newsletter is now available!📣 Topics include:✅Sickle Cell Disease ✅...
08/26/2026

📣The August edition of our Healthcare Professionals Newsletter is now available!📣

Topics include:
✅Sickle Cell Disease
✅Accute Flaccid Myelitis
✅Measles in Virginia
✅Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance
✅Help Your Patients Find Coverage Through Virginia's Marketplace

You can find all recent editions and how to subscribe at https://ow.ly/NHYt50ZFOxg

provide education to patients, outreach to communities, and can help members of the community navigate services. You...
08/26/2026

provide education to patients, outreach to communities, and can help members of the community navigate services.

You can find them sharing information about:
✅ Car seats,
✅ Naloxone,
✅ Vaccines,
✅ STI prevention,
✅ First Aid,
✅ Chronic disease education and screening, and
✅ many other VDH programs!

VDH is proud to announce the newest awardees of the Virginia Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program...
08/25/2026

VDH is proud to announce the newest awardees of the Virginia Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program from the April 2026 Application Cycle!

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital

Great work Bon Secours Richmond Health System!

The designation program helps birthing hospitals celebrate the efforts they are making to promote exclusive breastfeeding. These facilities are making strides towards exclusive breastfeeding promotion and have been recognized for their work.

All birthing hospitals in Virginia are eligible to apply. The next deadline to submit an application is November 1st, 2026.

Interested in learning more about the program? Visit our website at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/breastfeeding-friendly-designation-program/

Join the Leadership and Community Health Worker Collaboration (CHW Strength) with the Virginia Community Health Worker A...
08/24/2026

Join the Leadership and Community Health Worker Collaboration (CHW Strength) with the Virginia Community Health Worker Association for a networking lunch and learn.

The virtual event will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This session will focus on the importance of leadership support, collaboration, professional development, and strong partnerships in creating an environment where Community Health Workers can thrive.

Register at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0J89yWJtQbSYBuNjS02gUg.

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is a time to highlight the important work that our do in their communi...
08/24/2026

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is a time to highlight the important work that our do in their communities.

Community Health Workers are:
✅ Members of the communities they serve and provide important connections and insight to our work.
✅ Trusted voices in our communities. They build relationships with the people they serve, creating connections that grow into healthier communities.
✅ Connections to resources. They feed the health and well-being of our communities through advocacy, education, and hands-on support.

When CHWs are supported, communities don't just grow they flourish. Together, let's continue cultivating healthier communities for generations to come.

Celebrating National Community Health Worker Awareness Week! Join us with the Chickahominy Health District for a lunch a...
08/24/2026

Celebrating National Community Health Worker Awareness Week! Join us with the Chickahominy Health District for a lunch and learn networking event Tuesday, August 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This session will focus on partnership building, workforce support, and creating space for meaningful peer-to-peer learning.

To RSVP or to ask questions about this event, email [email protected].

08/21/2026

We are happy to share that both the Legislative and Executive branches of government in Virginia have announced their support for IAM in VA! This joint recognition highlights the importance of vaccination and strengthening immunization efforts across the Commonwealth.

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