CVHD Highlights
Rapid Autism Screening Clinic
On Friday, October 6, Dr. Anjali Ferguson will be coming to the Lynchburg Health Department to conduct free rapid autism screenings!
The screening is a play-based assessment, and the entire evaluation will take place in 30 minutes. Following the assessment, families will receive a brief diagnosis and recommendations. The screening is open for children aged 18 months - 48 months with developmental concerns. Registration is required.
To register, you can fill out the registration form.
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Addressing the public health needs of the present while planning for the future of the CVHD
Our peer recovery specialist, Carl Mack, works with the Lynchburg and Bedford Drug Courts. Check out this article about the recent drug court graduation:
Celebrating the 'triumph of recovery'
newsadvance.com
Four graduates of the Lynchburg Adult Drug Treatment Court received diplomas before an audience of supporters in City Council Chambers Monday night.
Remember our Focus on Recovery event last month?![]()
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At the event, we asked the attendees what recovery means to them. Here are their responses in honor of National Recovery Month! #NationalRecoveryMonth
Did you know that cats have recently been the most common domestic animal to be infected with rabies? ![]()
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Outdoor cats can be exposed to rabies if they encounter a rabid animal outside. Even indoor cats might be exposed to rabies if a bat gets inside the house! ![]()
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Protect your cats (and dogs, ferrets, horses, cattle and sheep) safe from rabies this World Rabies Day by making sure they are up to date on their rabies vaccinations! By law, all cats and dogs 4 months of age and older are required to have a current rabies vaccination.![]()
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Talk to your veterinarian about getting a rabies vaccine for your pet. The Lynchburg Humane Society also offers rabies vaccination for dogs and cats. To learn more, visit: lynchburghumane.org/services/spay-neuter-clinic/![]()
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#WorldRabiesDay #rabiesawarenessweek
We are now scheduling appointments for the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine at the Lynchburg Health Department! To schedule your appointment, call 434-477-5974.![]()
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Check out these graphics to learn more about the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine!
True or false: All cholesterol is bad for you![]()
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False! Some types of cholesterol are good for you, and your body needs them to make hormones, build cells, and more! Cholesterol travels through your body on proteins called lipoproteins. There is high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is sometimes called "good" cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. When there is too much LDL cholesterol in your body, it can build up in your blood vessels and cause health problems like heart disease and stroke.![]()
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To learn more about cholesterol for National Cholesterol Education Month, visit www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/about.htm