Community Engagement in Action

The photos below highlight VDH outreach events, partnerships, and community engagement efforts taking place throughout the Commonwealth.

Public health outreach at community fitness event

2026 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k

Participants learned about public health services during a community race event.

Health leaders participating in a statewide community listening session

Commissioner Listening Session

Public health leaders shared perspectives during a statewide listening session.

VDH leaders and partners promoting public health awareness at an ODU basketball game

ODU Basketball Public Health Awareness

VDH leaders and partners promoted public health during a women's basketball game.

Group of VDH Internship Academy interns participating in the kickoff event

VDH Internship Academy Cohort 4

Students and recent graduates participated in the kickoff event.

Volunteers preparing food during a community canning event to support local food access

Canning for a Cause

Volunteers prepared meals to support community food access.

VDH staff share information about breastfeeding support and maternal health resources with attendees at the Bear-y Best Start Resource Fair.

Bear-y Best Start Resource Fair

Families connected with maternal and child health resources and support services.

VDH staff sharing health information at a community farmers market

Farmers Market Outreach

Residents connected with public health information and community resources.

VDH staff speaking with students about careers in public health

High School Outreach

Students explored careers and workforce opportunities in public health.

Community wellness outreach event

2026 Dominion Energy Riverrock

Residents connected with public health information and community resources.

Group of VDH Internship Academy interns participating in a training program

VDH Internship Academy Cohort 3

Students and recent graduates participated in a group event.