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Recent News and Updates
January Marks Cervical Health Awareness Month
Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Two Ways You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet thousands of women die from it each year in the United States. The Norfolk Health District encourages...Continue reading→
Be Prepared for a Power Outage
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Letter from the Director: Welcoming 2026
Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Dear friends, neighbors, and partners: As we start 2026, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is here for you. Our goal remains the same: to be a source of health...Continue reading→
Tips for Safe, Healthy Holiday Travel
Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Plan Ahead for a Healthy and Safe Holiday As you and your family prepare to travel during the holiday season, the VDH reminds you to take important steps now to...Continue reading→
New Year, New You: VDH Encourages a New, Healthier You in 2026
Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Ring in the New Year and focus on becoming healthier. VDH Norfolk wants to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions by offering simple, sustainable habits for a year of...Continue reading→
Keeping Norfolk Healthy.
Find Us in the Community.
We're a part of the Norfolk community and we're always out and about. Take a look at the calendar to see where you'll find us next.
Local resources helping to make Norfolk a healthier community for all.
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Foodbank of Southampton Roads
Directory of local food banks that provide food and resources to those in need.
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Emergency Food Resources
Ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food during times of crisis.
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Local Shelters
List of local shelters, homeless outreach programs and resources.
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Medicaid
Access to information, forms and applications for Medicaid.
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Public Transit
Norfolk is served by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) with several local and regional routes serving the City.
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Housing and Employment Services
Resources for homeless individuals that helps gain access to affordable housing and additional supports.
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US Citizenship and Immigration
Online tools and resources to manage your US Citizenship.
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Hispanic Chamber
Resources and services that support the Hispanic community in Norfolk.
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Safe Place
Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for youth in need.
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Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
Domestic violence is a public health issue that impacts children, teens, and adults. Explore information, and resources.
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Hampton Roads Pride
Hampton Roads Pride unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQIAP+) and allied communities in support of inclusion, dignity and equality of ALL PEOPLE.
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Hampton Roads Community Health Center
Offering medical, behavioral and dental care needs at a discount sliding scale fee for homeless and uninsured patients.





