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Statewide Health News Releases
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- Nursing Home Oversight Advisory Panel Meeting September 30
- 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
- The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Supports Breast Health All Year
- Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses
- Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat
- Western Tidewater Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Terrorism Awareness & Stop the Bleed Initiative
- Cumberland Plateau Health District Awarded Grant to Host Free Health Expo
- Three Rivers Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Emergency Preparedness with Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation
- Chesterfield Health District celebrates Safe Sleep Month
- Crater Health District Reports Rabies Case in a Bat in Hopewell Virginia
Governor's News Releases
Current Advisories
- Virginia Department of Health Closes Portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfish Harvesting
- Virginia Department of Health Closes Little Wicomico River to Shellfish Harvesting
- 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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