Crater Health District Partners with the City of Hopewell for Back-to-School Resource Fair
Last Updated: January 24, 2025 For More Information Contact Katrina Saphrey, Senior Epidemiologist, katrina.saphrey@vdh.virginia.gov Media Contact: Julie Thacker, Julie.Thacker@vdh.virginia.gov (HOPEWELL, VA)- The Crater Health District, City of Hopewell, and community partners will be hosting the Back-to-School Resource Block Party on Saturday, July 22 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the City of Hopewell Department...
Wild Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Prince George
Last Updated: May 17, 2022 For More Information Contact Toinette Waldon, Environmental Health Manager, Toinette.Waldon@vdh.virginia.gov Media Contact: Tara Rose, Tara.Rose@vdh.virginia.gov (Prince George, VA)- A wild, “Ozzy”, brown bat weighing approximately 0.5 lbs. tested positive for rabies in Prince George County. The rabid bat was found flying around a residence on Berkshire Drive, North Prince George, VA...
Crater Health District Expands Community Testing Efforts
Last Updated: January 21, 2025 Media Contact: Tara Rose, Public Information Officer, Tara.Rose@vdh.virginia.gov (Petersburg, VA.) — In response to an increasing number of individuals seeking testing, the Crater Health District (CHD) is expanding testing efforts across the district. During the month of January, CHD has expanded the number of Community Testing Events and added Antigen...