Central Virginia Health District

Central Virginia Health District logo and "Serving Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. Kerry Gateley, MD, MPH, CPE District Health Director"

We nurture the community's wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future.

 

ATTENTION: ALL CENTRAL VIRGINIA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY MAY 18th, 2024, for Staff Development Day. All offices will reopen Monday May 20th, 2024.

The 2023 Annual Report is Here!

The Annual Report gives insight into the health district's accomplishments and sustainable development throughout 2023. This report highlights each of our departments, offices, and how we work together as a district.

Special Public Health News

Are you pregnant or Postpartum up to two years? Join us for our:

FREE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS

Limited spots available. Preference will be given to the first 20 registrants for each 'event', you will receive confirmation of your registration. For all events, check in will start at 5pm, and the event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm.

Appomattox County: Monday August 5th, 2024- Appomattox Inn and Suites (447 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522)

Bedford County: Monday July 15th, 2024- Event Completed

Campbell County: Monday July 22nd, 2024- Event Registration FULL

Lynchburg City: Monday June 10th, 2024- Event Completed

Amherst County: Monday June 24th, 2024- Event Completed

What you get for attending our FREE event:

*FREE drawings remaining: Stroller, or 5 in 1 XL Large Baby Gym and Ball Pit.

*Each participant will receive a catered Chick-Fil-A dinner (children included), travel reimbursement in the form of a Sheetz or Uber gift card, free childcare onsite for children 2+ (children under 2 are welcome, but we ask that they stay with you during the event), freebies, and a $50 PAID onsite focus group opportunity.

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Special Public Health News

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Friday July 19th, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Amherst County Health Department

224 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521

Phone: (434) 946-9408

Appomattox County Health Department

475 Court St, Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone: (434) 352- 2313

Friday August 2nd, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Bedford County Health Department

600 Bedford Ave, Bedford, VA 24523

Phone: (540) 586-7952

Campbell County Health Department

116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588

Phone: (434) 592-9550
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Addressing the public health needs of the present while planning for the future of the CVHD

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📞Exciting news! All health departments in CVHD are offering Narcan training sessions WEEKLY! Stop by to get trained and receive a FREE Narcan upon completion. Spread the word and join us in making our communities safer. #narcantraining #CVHD ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟💚 July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know? Mental health disparities exist among minorities, with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Let's raise awareness and support for better mental health resources and care for all communities. Together, we can break barriers and promote healing. #MinorityMentalHealth #BreakTheStigma #mentalhealthawareness ... See MoreSee Less

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Time to get the grill going! Prevent fires and foodborne illness by following these tips for grill safety and meal prepping, if you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish or eggs while it is still at safe temperatures, it’s important that each item is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any foodborne bacteria that may be present is destroyed. However, if at any point the food was above 40 °F for 2 hours or more — toss it.#FoodSafetyFridays ... See MoreSee Less

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Ticks are everywhere here in Central Virginia! Not only will they bite us but they will bite our dogs and can give them some of the same diseases that they can give us! It’s important to do what we can and to keep an eye on them to make sure they stay safe. #TickFreeThursday ... See MoreSee Less

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Contact the Central Virginia Health District:

Address: 
307 Alleghany Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501
General Email: 
AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov
Email for food inspection/permits, well and septic, and rabies:
LynchburgEH@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone:
434 - 477 - 5900
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