
We nurture the community's wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future.
NEW: The Central Virginia Health District has an email that you can use to contact us! If you have any questions, email AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov and we will respond to you as soon as possible during normal business hours.

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Central Virginia Health District (CVHD)
Addressing the public health needs of the present while planning for the future of the CVHD
3 days ago
Yesterday the Central Virginia Health District was honored to receive a visit from the State Health Commissioner, Dr. Colin Greene. Dr. Greene took time to meet with our hardworking staff and presented members of our WIC staff with a Certificate of Recognition. Thank you Dr. Greene!
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4 days ago
August 1 - 7 is World Breastfeeding Week!![]()
Breastfeeding doesn't just have benefits for babies; it can benefit mothers too by reducing risk of diseases like breast and ovarian cancer and Type 2 diabetes! Check out this link in our bio for more information about breastfeeding: www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/index.htm
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5 days ago
The Central Virginia Health District will be hosting a blood drive at the Lynchburg Health Department on Friday, September 30 from 11 am - 3 pm!![]()
Everyone who donates blood will receive a coupon for a free haircut from Sport Clips!![]()
Register for the blood drive at www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VDH
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7 days ago
It's August 1, which means it's National Immunization Awareness Month!![]()
Did you know that there are over 20 vaccine-preventable diseases? Make sure you stay up-to-date on your routine vaccinations, especially if you have a child getting ready to go back to school! ![]()
Visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-virginia/immunization/ to see what vaccinations we offer and schedule an appointment if you need to!
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1 week ago
Remember our Rapid Community Assessment?![]()
We want to thank everyone who participated in our survey to help us better understand health needs in the Central Virginia Health District!![]()
Interested in what we learned about our community from the survey? Check out www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-virginia/population-health/community-health-awareness-team-c-h-a-t/ to see some of our key findings!![]()
For those who entered their names into the drawing we didn't forget about you! Winners have already been contacted
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Contact the Central Virginia Health District:
Address:
307 Alleghany Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501
Email:
AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone:
434 - 477 - 5900