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ED Bridge to Treatment Program and Overdose Needs Assessment Tool strengthen Virginia's data-driven approach to overdose prevention, treatment and recovery As Virginia recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is highlighting two of many key efforts supporting the Commonwealth's response to drug overdose: Emergency Department (ED) Bridge to Treatment Program Drug Overdose Needs Assessment Tool These…Read more
Virginia Immunization Awareness Month 2026
This year in August, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is celebrating its first Virginia Immunization Awareness month. August is a great time to talk about the importance of immunizations while children and their families are returning back to school. Ensuring children are up to date on their immunizations helps keep all children safe and healthy during the school year. In addition to educating parents about the importance of routine immunizations, VDH works with stakeholders and community partners to ensure that families…Read more
Today is Virginia Intern Day. The Virginia Department of Health would like to express deep gratitude for the work of our interns and what they have contributed to our mission. This year, 34 interns joined the VDH Internship Academy’s fourth cohort – from a pool of 1,274 applicants. They have been working across the agency, gaining valuable experience in programs from accounting to…Read more