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Healthcare Promotion/ Community Outreach


Breast/Cervical Cancer Awareness Program
Promotion of early detection.
Group education programs
Health Fairs

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program
Behavior Change Programs
Blood Pressure Screening
Cholesterol screening

School Health
The Public Health Nurses help Colonial Heights City Schools with the following services

Scoliosis Health Screenings
Special School-based immunization programs
Special Education Physicals

Community Activities
Health Fairs
Health Education
Various Community Committees and Coalitions

Nursing Home Screening
Screening process is initiated through the Department of Social Services. Please call (804) 748-1100 and ask for Adult Protective Services.
In home assessment by a registered nurse and a social worker
Identification of local community resources

Special Vaccination Programs
Influenza and Pneumonia
Hepatitis B

HIV Services
Medication assistance for protease inhibitors, antiretrovirals etc. is available based on eligibility criteria through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) administered by the Virginia Department of Health.
Title II (Ryan White Funds) based on eligibility criteria are available for direct care services and medical case management.
HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS) provided assistance with rent or mortgage payments based on eligibility requirements.

For more information on any items listed above call (804) 520-9380


Last Updated: 01-23-2007

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