Highlights
Illustration depicting a sign with a Hepatitis concept. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Numerous states across the U.S. have seen an increase in the number of cases of hepatitis A. This includes the state of Virginia. It is important to be #HepAware2019 this May. But what does this mean? And what can you do to protect yourself and…Read more
EMS Strong – Beyond the Call Virginians rely on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to respond to the call for help and to provide quality prehospital care during their greatest time of need. National EMS Week is May 19 – 25, 2019. EMS for Children Day, May 22, focuses on the pediatric patient and the specialized care required…Read more
Advance Healthcare Directive Registry
All adults can benefit from thinking about what their health care choices would be if they are unable to speak for themselves. These decisions can be written down in an advance directive so that others know what they are. VDH provides a free, secure tool to store end of life documents that protect your legal rights and ensure…Read more
