April 6 thru 12 is National Public Health Week<\/em><\/p>\nDanville, Va \u2014 On April 9, 2026, the Pittsylvania-Danville Health District (PDHD) will be hosting open houses at its district offices. The open-house events are from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. as part of National Public Health Week.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage our neighbors and community members to stop by and chat with our staff,\u201d said Pittsylvania Danville & Southside Health Districts Director, Scott Spillmann, MD, MPH. \u201cThis event will give you a better understanding of all the programs and services we provide in your local health department. National Public Health Week (and month) is an annual observance in the United States that celebrates public health achievements, raises awareness about health issues, and honors public health professionals. It\u2019s also a great time to get to know us.\u201d<\/p>\n
We at PDHD are proud to help continue this tradition, and we invite everyone to join us in this celebration.\u00a0 We are here for YOU. Please come visit one of our Pittsylvania-Danville Health District offices listed below:<\/p>\n
Danville Health Department\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pittsylvania County Health Department
\n326 Taylor Drive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 200 H.C. McGee Drive
\nDanville, VA 24541\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chatham, VA 24531<\/p>\n
(434) 766-9828\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (434) 433-3520<\/p>\n
Knowing your blood pressure numbers could help to save your life. The health departments in Danville and Pittsylvania County will be conducting free blood pressure checks for anyone needing to know their numbers and what they mean for their health.<\/p>\n
Rapid Revive with free Narcan distribution will be available at Danville Health Department. Rapid REVIVE teaches you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone. The program is designed to educate people on the signs of an overdose and the importance of naloxone to reserve the opioid.<\/p>\n
For more information about our open house, please contact Brenna Link at 434-421-3654.<\/p>\n
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