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Project Public Health Ready Recognition
The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts have been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, check out the media release shared on January 30th, 2025.
Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts' Leadership
Dr. Natasha Dwamena, MD, MPH, FACOG
Health District Director
Vacant
Chief Operations Officer
Vacant
Chief Medical Officer
Tes La Dieu, MPH
Population Health Manager and Public Information Officer
Christopher Layton
Business Manager
Amy Wagner, MSN, RN, CIC
Senior Nurse Manager
Mary Wainwright, MS, REHS
Environmental Health Manager
Leigh Jacques, MPH
Epidemiologist - Hampton
Vacant
Epidemiologist - Peninsula
Crystal Hayes
Acting WIC Program Coordinator - Hampton
Laura Mulryan, RDN
WIC Program Coordinator - Peninsula
About Us
Two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York.
Our Mission: To promote community well-being and advance health equity through data-informed decision-making and collaborative partnerships that ensure accessible and responsive services for the residents of the Virginia Peninsula.
Our Vision: To cultivate communities that encourage each individual’s access to resources needed to live a healthy, empowered quality of life.
Our Values: Our work is guided by these core values: Access, Equity, Collaboration, Respect, and Holistic Health.
- Access: We believe everyone deserves access to quality health services, resources, and information, regardless of their circumstances, and that innovative methods of providing this access are a part of our responsibility.
- Equity: We are committed to advancing health equity by addressing disparities and creating inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.
- Collaboration: We recognize the power of working together with localities, local partners, and the greater community to achieve shared health goals.
- Respect: We approach every interaction with humility, valuing our role as partners to recognize the feelings, rights, wishes, and traditions of others.
- Holistic Health: We embrace a comprehensive understanding of health that includes food, housing, transportation, environmental factors, and mental, cultural, and physical well-being.
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