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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
Today is the last day of Radon Awareness Week! ![]()
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P.S. Don't forget that you can visit www.vdhradon.org to order a home radon testing kit for $3!
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Did you know that some viruses can cause cancer?![]()
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One of those is Human Papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV, and some can cause cervical cancer.![]()
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The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable! You can lower your risk of developing cervical cancer by:![]()
⏺Getting your HPV vaccine if you are 26 and under![]()
⏺Get regular screenings (whether an HPV test or pap smear) starting at age 21![]()
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In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, you can learn more information about cervical cancer at www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/index.htm
Feeling sick and need COVID-19 or Influenza A/B (flu) testing? 🤧![]()
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The Lynchburg Health Department has drive-up COVID-19 and flu testing events on the following dates:![]()
- Wednesday, January 25 from 12pm - 2pm ![]()
- Thursday, February 2 from 12pm - 2pm![]()
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Testing takes place in the side parking lot of the Lynchburg Health Department. Please remain in your car.![]()
This is a testing event only. We cannot prescribe treatment for COVID-19 or the flu if you test positive. #covidtesting #flutesting
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of keeping moms and their babies safe!![]()
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We offer many programs that support maternal and child health, such as:![]()
🍼WIC (Women, Infants and Children)![]()
👩🍼 BabyCare ![]()
🛏Safe Sleep![]()
🚗 Child Passenger Safety![]()
👶 Infant & Toddler Connection![]()
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Check out our website www.cvhd.org for more information about these and other programs!