Highlights
Celebrating Community Health Workers: A Recap of National CHW Awareness Week 2026
Last week, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) proudly celebrated National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week, August 24–28, with a week of connection, recognition, learning, and celebration. This year’s theme, “Cultivating Community,” highlighted the essential role CHWs play in planting seeds of trust, building meaningful relationships, connecting individuals to resources, and helping communities thrive. Throughout the week, we were…Read more
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