Maternity
A maternity clinic is offered in Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent and operates on a sliding fee scale. The District works in conjunction with Dominion Women's Health, Inc to provide care to pregnant and postpartum women. The number of visits per month will vary as the pregnancy progresses. A Resource Mothers Program to offer support for pregnant teens in the District is provided.
Family Planning
A Family Planning clinic, on a sliding fee scale, is available at each department. Services include a physical exam, a pap smear, a check for sexually transmitted diseases, a discussion of birth control, treatment of minor vaginal disorders and the contraceptive method of choice.
Well Child Care
Well Child check-ups for residents up to 24 months (in (Hanover) and up to five years (in Charles City, Goochland, and New Kent) are offered for those eligible. Eligibility is based on gross income. The check-up includes developmental screening, vaccinations as needed, and physical examination. Please call your local health department for more information.
Immunizations
Immunizations required for entry into school are free of charge including Tdap boosters for entry to the 6th grade. Clinics for influenza and pneumonia immunizations are provided during autumn months and adult immunizations for tetanus, Hepatitis B, and other routine immunizations are also provided. A helpful website is: immunize.org.
Communicable Diseases
The district offers assistance and refers clients who have been exposed to tuberculosis for chest x-rays, follow-up and medicines as needed.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated at the clinics, free of charge. Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling also is available.
Communicable disease investigation, surveillance, and control are District services. The District is actively involved in emergency and disaster planning, including possible pandemic flu events and conducts investigations of suspected food and water borne outbreaks, conducts surveillance for infectious diseases, and provides guidance for rabies exposure.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated at the clinics, free of charge. Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling also is available.
Communicable disease investigation, surveillance and control is a District service. The District is actively involved in emergency and disaster planning, including possible pandemic flu events and conducts investigations of suspected food and water borne outbreaks, conducts surveillance for infectious diseases, and provides guidance for rabies exposure.
Women and Infant Children (WIC) Program
WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The goal of the program is to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Health. The program provides screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service agencies, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support as well as supplemental nutritious foods. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements.
Health Education
The District participates in the car safety seat program that includes provision of the car seat and hands-on instruction for use based on an income eligibility basis.
Educational programs on various health-related issues can be scheduled through the district for groups and civic organizations. For more information, people should call the district.
Vital Records
Deputy Registrar services are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Certified copies of death records occurring in each County are $12 per copy. Other services available from the Health Departments include out-of-state transit permits, disinterment and reinterment permits and applications for copies of birth records. Frequently asked questions may be found here: Vital Records Home Page.
Voter Registration
Applications for voter registration are available at Health Department Offices. Assistance in completing the form is provided, if requested. Completed forms are given to the County Registrar on a regular basis.