Office of Health Equity

Multicultural and Community Engagement

Image of people clapping their hands in applause.The office develops programs and partnerships to empower racial and ethnic minority communities to promote awareness of health inequities. Learn More

Rural Health

Image of man and woman shaking hands in a field of crops.The purpose of this office is to strengthen rural health care delivery systems by maintaining a focal point for rural health.  This is achieved through the federally funded program, Virginia’s State Office of Rural Health (VA-SORH). Learn More

 

Primary Care

Image of people of different races, genders, etc. dressed in medical professional uniforms. Assures the availability of quality health care to low income, uninsured, isolated, vulnerable and special needs populations and to meet these populations’ unique health care needs. Learn More

Data and Epidemiology

Image of a woman and her peers collaborating and working on a computer. The Division of Social Epidemiology provides data management, research and analytical support to the Office of Health Equity, Virginia Department of Health and external stakeholders. Learn More