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Statewide Health News Releases
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- Virginia Department of Health Launches Measles Dashboard Amid Uptick in Measles Cases, Outbreak
- Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hepatitis Coalition Join Together for Hepatitis Awareness Month to Combat Viral Hepatitis
- Virginia Launches “Beyond the Blues” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression
- Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia
- Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth
Governor's News Releases
- Governor Spanberger Signs Queen Candis Act Into Law, First-in-the-Nation Package to Transform Sickle Cell Care [June 11]
- Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Protect Patients & Medical Professionals from Violence at Hospitals [June 4]
- Governor Spanberger Marks Start of 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Urges Virginians to Prepare [June 3]
Regional Health News Releases
- Southside Health District Asks for Community's Help to Stop Measles Spread
- Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Share Tips to Beat the Heat and Stay Safe
- Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heat-Related Illness
- The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Encourages Men to Prioritize Preventive Care and Healthy Living
- Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Firearm Safety Tips
- LENOWISCO Health District and the Virginia Cancer Registry Share Updated Findings on Scott County Cancer Cluster Investigation
- Norfolk Public Health Sets the Standard for Safety as Sail 250® Virginia Approaches
- Virginia Health Officials Investigating Another Measles Exposure in Central Region
- Alexandria Health Department Advises Residents to be Careful Around Wildlife After Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies
- Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Measles Exposure in Central Region
- Hampton Roads Health Systems and Public Health Partners Report Significant Progress in Regional “Stop Syphilis” Initiative
- Chesapeake Health Department Shares Summer Water Safety Tips
VDH Media Update
Current Advisories
- Health Advisory Buckingham County
- 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
Closures
Effective June 13, Fairfax Health District will be closing the West Springfield Public Health Center. Services are transitioning to the Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center located on the 4th floor at 6564 Loisdale Court in Springfield.
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