Clinical Services

Well-Child Exams

The Child Health program offers well-child exams by a family nurse practitioner.

These exams include:

• pre-school physicals
• referrals to specialty care
• immunizations
• vision and hearing testing

Immunizations

The immunization program reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are provided to adults and children following the guidelines set by the Advisory Committee in Immunization Practices (ACIP) within the CDC. On-site and off-site immunization clinics provide opportunities for flu, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and other adult and childhood vaccines. The program also provides consultation and vaccines for foreign travel.

Visit the VDH Immunization page to learn more about how you can obtain a record of your vaccines, what vaccines you may need, and information about certain vaccines.

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The STI program aims to prevent the spread of STIs through education, outreach, and clinical services.

We offer:

• counseling
• testing
• treatment
• referral services for patients at risk of or currently experiencing STIs

Call your local health department to schedule an appointment. You can also request an appointment by using our Family Planning Appointment Request Form. Visit VDH's Disease Prevention page to learn more about prevention, testing, and resources.

Every Woman's Life (EWL)

EWL is a public health program that helps uninsured, low-income women gain access to free breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduces death rates, improves treatment options, and greatly increases survival.

Services provided include:

• breast exam
• mammogram
• pelvic exam
• Pap test
• any diagnostics needed to reach a final diagnosis

To be eligible, women must be:

• a Virginia resident
• between the ages of 18-64
• meet federal income guidelines
• be uninsured

Women 18-39 years old must be symptomatic or considered high risk for breast and/or cervical cancer to be eligible. For more information visit:  VDH Free Breast and Cervical Screenings.

Tuberculosis (TB) Management

The Tuberculosis (TB) Management program aims to prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis in the community. The program offers confidential TB risk assessment screenings and testing. The TB team works with medical providers of individuals diagnosed with TB or a latent TB infection to provide case management, provision of medication, and care coordination. The team also assists with the identification and testing of contacts for individuals with active TB. We also provide transportation for appointments and home visits to deliver medication to perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).

Visit VDH's Tuberculosis page to learn more about Tuberculosis management in Virginia.