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Environmental Health Questions:

BRHD Health Department Locations and Information:

  • Visit our Health Department Locations website for clinic locations, schedules, and phone numbers. All clinic services are by appointment only right now.
  • For general questions about BRHD, email us at BlueRidgeHD@vdh.virginia.gov

BRHD Management Team:

Ryan McKay, MPA, Health Director
Email: Ryan.McKay@vdh.virginia.gov

Kenneth Gordon, Director of Epidemiology
Email: Kenneth.Gordon@vdh.virginia.gov

Jack McClelland, Director of Environmental Health
Email: John.McClelland@vdh.virginia.gov\

Erin Callas, BSN, RN, Director of Clinical Services
Email: Erin.Callas@vdh.virginia.gov

Kathryn Goodman, MPH, CHES, Director of Communications & Public Engagement / Population Health
Email: Kathryn.Goodman@vdh.virginia.gov

Leanne Knox, BS Ed, EMT-I, Emergency Manager
Email: Leanne.Knox@vdh.virginia.gov

Leanne Knox, BS Ed, EMT-I, Emergency Manager
Email: Leanne.Knox@vdh.virginia.gov

Leanne Knox, BS Ed, EMT-I, Emergency Manager
Email: Leanne.Knox@vdh.virginia.gov

Kirk Barberi, EdD, MS, Director of Administration
Email: Kirk.Barberi@vdh.virginia.gov

Valery Schneider, MPP, Chief of Staff/Workforce Development Manager
Last Updated: May 7, 2025