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1701 High Street – Suite 102 Portsmouth, VA 23704 The Portsmouth Health Department is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving a healthy and safe community. MAIN OFFICE: (757)393-8585 – Monday through Friday – 8:00AM to 4:30PM WIC: (757)393-5340 – Mon, Tue & Wed, 7:40AM to 5:45PM; Thu 1:00PM to 6:45PM; Fri Closed For reporting a public health emergency, such as a reportable disease or environmental public health hazard, after normal business hours, on holidays or weekends, please contact 866-531-3068 |
IMPORTANT!! Services have been modified due to the Coronavirus
WIC – Due to COVID-19 all WIC services are being provided via phone. If you have scheduled an appointment, please stay at home and a WIC staff member will contact you at your scheduled time to complete your visit and issue your benefits over the phone. If you would like to set up an appointment or you need additional assistance from the WIC staff, please call (757) 393-5340 between 1:00pm and 5:45pm to schedule an appointment. Calls will be returned within 24 hours, as messages are checked throughout the day.
Portsmouth Health Department Receives National Accreditation
The Portsmouth Health Department is accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board, and is the first health department in Eastern Virginia to achieve this designation. We are committed to the promotion, protection, and preservation of a healthy and environmentally safe community. Through data collection, continuous quality improvement, and community partnerships, the Portsmouth Health Department works to ensure the health and well-being of Portsmouth residents.
Volunteer for the Portsmouth Health District MRC
PHDMRC volunteers support local public health initiatives and emergency response. There are roles for both medical and non-medical volunteers. Participate in mass prophylaxis and vaccinations exercises and community disaster drills. Train with local emergency response partners. To volunteer, visit www.vamrc.org