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Virginia’s Health is in Your Hands. Do your part, stop the spread.

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We need everyone’s help to stop the spread. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations all play an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Northam announced that Virginia enters Phase Three of the Forward Virginia reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1.
VDH urges all Virginians to continue to limit exposure by staying 6 feet from others and wearing a cloth mask while in public settings.
Governor Northam announced a mask mandate, which requires Virginians over 10-years-old to wear face coverings in public settings, effective May 29.
Wash your hands often, stay home if you are sick, and disinfect high-touch surfaces. These are all very important ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It is important for people at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19, such as older adults and people of any age with certain medical conditions (and those who live with them), to protect themselves from getting COVID-19.
All Virginians should limit group gatherings of more than 250. Continue to practice social distancing, avoid mass gatherings and crowded places.

Serving the residents of Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York County

(NEW) As of June 15, to file an online complaint about Executive Order 63 (Face Coverings) and Executive Order 65 (Phase Two easing of certain restrictions) related only to cloth face coverings and capacity requirements, click here.

Check out our blog posts about all things public health here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/peninsula/blog-posts/

Peninsula Health District Phone Number: 757-594-7305 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

COVID-19 Call Center: 757-594-7069 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

The Peninsula Health Department is currently open for limited essential services. Please call ahead.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Health District Leadership

Dr. Natasha Dwamena, MD, MPH, FACOG
Dr. Natasha Dwamena, MD, MPH, FACOG
Nicole Taylor-Baptist, MHA, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager Senior	Gary Hagy, MSEH, Environmental Health Manager
Martin Wheeler, Business Manager	Kevin Pearce, MPA, Emergency Coordinator
Cynthia Rieken, MPH, Epidemiologist	Irene Ferrainolo, MPH, Population Health Manager
Nancy Lemis, RN, Epidemiologist	Laura Mulryan, RDN, WIC Program Coordinator

Our Mission: Our mission is to protect the health and promote the well-being of all people on the Virginia Peninsula.

Our Vision: The Virginia Department of Health focuses on healthy people in healthy communities with of vision to “become the healthiest state in the nation.” The Hampton/Peninsula Health District adopted as their own to “become the healthiest cities and counties in the state.”

Our Values: Our work is guided by these core values: service; equity; and data informed decision-making.

Service: We value our role as crucial service providers to the people on the Virginia Peninsula and take pride in the quality of the service delivered.

Equity: We value the right of every citizen to receive equitable services from us free of discrimination.

Data Informed Decision-Making: We value the use to accurate and unbiased data to guide us in defining needs, setting and prioritizing goals, planning programs and services, and monitoring progress.

HPHD Strategic Plan 2018

HPHD Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan