Colonial Heights Health Department consolidates with Chesterfield Health Department
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors and the Colonial Heights City Council approved a consolidation of the Colonial Heights Health Department with the Chesterfield Health Department. All services and staff will continue at the Chesterfield location, located at 9501 Lucy Corr Circle in Chesterfield. The last day clients will be seen in Colonial Heights is August 15. The Chesterfield location is in the Smith-Wagner building that also houses the Department of Social Services on the Chesterfield County government complex.
The city notified the health department several years ago it would need to find a new location for the Colonial Heights Health Department. The search for alternative space was unsuccessful due to the limited availability of medical office space in the Colonial Heights area and funding challenges. Ultimately, the Virginia Department of Health reached the conclusion that the best decision for its clients and staff is to consolidate with the nearby Chesterfield Health Department.
“We’ve got a great partnership with Colonial Heights and Chesterfield leadership,” Chesterfield Health District Director Alexander Samuel, M.D., MPH, said. “They’ve been working hard with us to find a solution since March.”
Clients will have greater access to streamlined services at the Chesterfield Health Department, which is the headquarters for the Chesterfield Health District. Colonial Heights residents will continue to receive great care, just in a different location. Staff already have plans to continue supporting events in Colonial Heights.
“We are invested in Colonial Heights and look forward to continuing to support those in need,” Dr. Samuel said.
When Colonial Heights residents are at the Chesterfield Health Department, they’ll be close to the Department of Social Services in the same building.
Health department staff are communicating directly with clients to reschedule any appointments. To reschedule or schedule an appointment call 804-748-1691. Visit ChesterfieldVa.health to stay up to date with current health department news and ColonialHeightsVa.gov for Colonial Heights news.
