Health Care Services - Chesapeake Health District

After 03/31/23 the Chesapeake Health Department will no longer offer Family Planning services (birth control, annual well woman exams, and Pap smears).
See below for more information.

Immunization Services (by appointment only)

Routinely recommended immunizations and COVID19 vaccines are available for children and adults by appointment only. Please bring current immunization record and insurance information (if applicable) during time of registration.

School-required vaccines for children are free of charge.

Virginia Required Vaccines for School Entry: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/

Routinely recommended vaccines for ages 0- 6 years of age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child-easyread.html#table-child

Routinely recommended vaccines for ages 7 years to 18 years of age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adolescent-easyread.html

Routinely recommended vaccines for adults: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html

Titers (blood tests to check immunity) are available for the following:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Varicella
Hepatitis B

Titer results may take up to 2-3 business days to return. Fees apply.

For questions and/or to schedule an appointment, please call (757) 382-8631.

Tuberculosis Screenings (by appointment only)

Tuberculosis screenings are conducted to assess for symptoms and risk factors for tuberculosis. We offer tuberculosis skin tests placements (also known as *TST or PPD), and the **Quantiferon TB Gold (blood test). The public health nurse will help determine which method of testing is best for you.

*TST results must be read within 48-72 hours after placement.

**Quantiferon TB Gold (blood test) results may take up to 5-7 business days to return. Fees may apply.

For questions and/or to schedule an appointment, please call (757) 382-8631.

STI Clinic- Sexual Wellness (walk in – first come, first served)

Confidential examination, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections are available. Please bring insurance information (if applicable) during time of registration. Fees may apply based on insurance and income eligibility, but those who are unable to pay will not be turned away.

STI Clinic Walk in Hours: Limited capacity- first come, first served:

Monday: 12:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

For questions, please call (757) 382-8631.

Chesapeake Wellness Program

Comprehensive health services are provided for uninsured people with HIV/AIDS. Clients must meet specific eligibility guidelines.
(757) 382-8605

School Entrance Exams

School entrance physical examinations that are required for kindergarten entry into the Chesapeake City school system are provided at no cost to uninsured residents of the city of Chesapeake by appointment and provider availability.

School entrance physical examinations may also be provided to uninsured Chesapeake residents entering first grade to fifth grade, if required.

Please note that if your child is transferring to a Chesapeake Public School from another school district in the U.S.A., please request and coordinate transfer of your child’s school health records from their old school to their new school. A new school entrance physical examination may not be necessary.

All private, Medicaid and/or FAMIS Insurance are not eligible for this program.

For questions and/or to schedule an appointment, call (757)382-8631.

Family Planning Services

Regrettably, due to Federal budgetary changes that have redirected Family Planning funds, after 03/31/23 the Chesapeake Health Department will no longer offer Family Planning services (birth control, annual well woman exams, and Pap smears). We encourage you to make an appointment with a new provider without delay.

This is a list of area family planning providers who can see you regardless of insurance status.

- Planned Parenthood VA Beach- (757) 499-7526
- Planned Parenthood Hampton- (757) 826-2079
- Southeastern Health System (757) 380-8709
- Hampton Roads Community Health Center (757) 393-6363
- Norfolk Health Department (757) 683-2800

Chesapeake Care Clinic (757) 545-5700
Western Tidewater Health Department:
- Suffolk- (757) 686-4901
- Isle of Wight- (757) 357-4177
- Franklin- (757) 562-6109
- Southampton- (757) 653-3040

You can find a list of Primary Care and Gynecology providers who accept Medicaid/FAMIS here: https://www.virginiamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/wps/portal/SearchForProviders or call toll-free to 888- 912-3456.

If you have insurance, call the phone number listed on your card for assistance to find a medical provider who accepts your insurance. When deciding upon a provider, you may wish to ask them if they provide financial assistance.

If you are uninsured, you can apply for state sponsored insurance and insurance: Apply online at http://www.commonhelp.virginia.gov or 833-5CALLVA (TDD: 1-888-221-1590). You can also apply online at the Health Insurance Marketplace at healthcare.gov.