The Virginia Department of Health is pleased to announce the addition of Charlotte Solomon, FNP to their medical team. Charlotte grew up in Halifax County and brings a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to public health.
Charlotte provides family planning services, women’s health preventative screenings, and STD testing and treatment. Her clinics are held in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Halifax County, and Mecklenburg County. She is accepting new patients and sees both insured and uninsured individuals. A sliding scale is available for those without insurance. Please contact your local health department to make an appointment.
Women’s Health Services/Family Planning: Services are provided on a sliding scale system. Day and limited evening clinics are available, and offer family-planning services to include birth control pills, condoms and other barrier methods, Norplants and Depo-provera. Services include screening for breast and cervical cancer, physical examination, counseling, birth control supplies, screening for STD and HIV, and case management of abnormal lab findings. Confidential service is provided.
WIC Program: This is a free service nutritional supplement program for pregnant women and children under five years, which includes nutritional educational programs, case management for clients at nutritional risk, breastfeeding support group and food vouchers. Services are integrated into the maternity, pediatric, and immunization programs.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program: This grant program is supported by community organizations and volunteers, along with a partnership with Danville Regional Medical Center and Danville Imaging Center for free or reduced rates for screening mammograms. Volunteer training for speakers on breast and cervical cancer prevention is also available. For more information, visit the Every Woman’s Life page.
Communicable Disease Control: Weekly STD clinics in Danville and Pittsylvania County providing free examination and treatment. HIV testing is offered on a confidential and anonymous basis. Counseling Immunization and prophylaxis for foreign travel is also available. Adult immunizations, including influenza, are given on a flat fee rate. TB screening, case management for communicable diseases and HIV counseling and testing are also provided.