Highlights
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
This week, from October 25-31, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is raising awareness about childhood exposure to lead and ways to prevent it. About Lead Poisoning Lead poisoning occurs when lead enters the bloodstream and builds up to toxic levels. In 2025, there were 964* cases of childhood lead exposure reported in Virginia. When absorbed into the body, it can result…Read more
Virginia Department of Health Offers Support for Grieving Families
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Pregnancy and infant loss profoundly impacts individuals and families, and every grief journey is unique and personal. The Virginia Department of Health partners with community agencies to provide vital pregnancy loss support services to grieving parents and families. Some research suggests that as many as 30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage (a pregnancy…Read more
VDH Internship Academy Named a 2026 Internships Virginia Top Employer
The VDH Internship Academy has earned new recognition for the experience it provides to emerging professionals. The Academy was named a 2026 Internships Virginia Top Employer by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). The recognition honors Virginia employers that provide high-quality, paid internships designed to give students real-world opportunities to learn and contribute while strengthening the Commonwealth’s talent…Read more