Highlights
During Healthy Vision Month, VDH and the National Eye Institute encourage Virginians to make eye health a priority. Learn steps you can take to protect your vision: Get a dilated eye exam. Live a healthy lifestyle. Know your family history. Use protective eyewear. Wear sunglasses.Read more
During May 6-12, 2016, VDH joins the nation in recognizing nurses and their vital roles in health care. Nurses are the first line of defense in the prevention of illness and injury. They champion and promote the health of all. Learn more about Nursing. Interested in becoming a nurse? Apply for a nursing scholarship. Read more
Drinking Water Week, May 1-7, 2016, provides an opportunity for the public to recognize the essential role drinking water plays in our daily lives, with special attention on the ways in which all water consumers can get to know their H2O. Learn more what VDH is doing to keep our water supply safe.Read more
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Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and State Health Commissioner Dr. Marissa J. Levine presented the USDA Summer Champion Awards to representatives from WIC vendors Food Lion, Fresh Market and Grant’s Market for their efforts in promoting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In partnership with the Virginia No Kid Hungry Campaign, The Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Community nutrition helped spread the word that citizens can text the word “Food” to 877-877 in order to find the closest sites that offer a SFSP feeding location. These three vendors promoted the texting service by alerting their customers that they could text to find a meal site. This contributed to a significant increase in the texting service as compared to 2014, and an increase of over 170,000 meals served!Read more