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For many decades, death was likely for people with tuberculosis (TB). World TB Day celebrates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the cause of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a small rod-shaped bacteria. At the time of Koch's announcement, TB was raging through both Europe and the Americas. It caused the death of one out of every…Read more
Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
Virginia will celebrate its CACFP week on March 17-23, 2019. The CACFP brings healthy foods to tables across the country for children in childcare centers, homes, afterschool programs and adults in day care. Last year the program raised awareness with hundreds visiting the site and on social. Don’t miss out on the fun, follow the program and share…Read more
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The VDH Cancer Prevention and Control Program works to decrease the burden of colorectal and other cancers through helping to develop and promote evidence-based strategies shown to prevent and control cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death. However, CRC screening makes dying from this disease preventable. During…Read more
