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Statewide Health News Releases
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- Virginia Department of Health Backs Trusted Vaccine Recommendations for Respiratory Virus Season
- Virginia Marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month with a Focus on Knowing Your Status, Newborn Screening and Connecting to Care
- Virginia Public Health Officials Investigating a Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia
- Virginia Department of Health Commits to Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations and Ensuring Access to Childhood Vaccinations
- Virginia Department of Health Implements “Roadmap” to Improve Regulatory Oversight for Nursing Homes in the Commonwealth
Regional Health News Releases
- Local Health District Offers Drug Overdose Prevention Resources
- The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offers Drug Overdoses Prevention Resources
- Rabies Confirmed in Skunk, Dog in Greensville County Exposed
- Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Highlight Community Health Workers
- Norfolk Health Department Encourages Families to Enroll in Medicaid and FAMIS as Kids Return Back to School
- Free International Overdose Awareness Day Event Brings Community Together
- Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Raccoon
- Chickahominy Health District Recognizes Marla Ricarti During National Community Health Workers Awareness Week
- Student Health 101: Your College Syllabus for a Healthy School Year
Governor's News Releases
- Governor Spanberger Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Summer Nutrition Program Ahead of August 31 Deadline
- Governor Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Modernize Emergency Preparedness, Prioritize Virginians’ Safety
- Governor Spanberger Highlights Historic Investments in Education & Healthcare in Tappahannock
Current Advisories
- Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for John W. Flannagan Reservoir
- Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Chickahominy River
- Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Occoquan Watershed
- Virginia Health Officials Issues Fish Consumption Advisory for Chickahominy Watershed
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