Locations
 Portsmouth Health Dept 1701 High St Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 393-8585 phd.info@vdh.virginia.gov Administration – 4th Floor Environmental Health – 4th Floor Clinics, Immunization, WIC – 1st Floor |
 Portsmouth WIC Churchland Office (in the Academy Crossing Shopping Center) 3260 Academy Ave Portsmouth, VA 23703 757)686-4900 |
Telephone Directory
(757)393-8585
| Department/Office | Extension |
| Administration | 8713 |
| Clinic Appointment Line | 8716 |
| Baby Care Program | 8751 |
| Car Seat / Pack ‘N’ Play Distribution | 8513 |
| Community Events | 8707 |
| Community Health Workers | 8392 |
| Community Team | 8513 |
| Disease Intervention Specialists | 8751 |
| Emergency Planning & Response | 8518 |
| Environmental Health Department | 8585 |
| Epidemiology/Reportable Communicable Disease | 8701 |
| Harm Reduction | 8757 |
| Health Counselor | 8567 |
| Immunization Clinic | 8710 |
| Medical Records | 8605 |
| Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator | 8503 |
| Medication Assistance Program | 8588 |
| Population Health Department | 8707 |
| Population Health Manager | 8566 |
| Public Information Officer | 8566 |
| Tobacco Cessation Program | 8719 |
| Vital Records | 8587 |
| WIC | 8730 |
District Contacts
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
| Title | Name | Phone | |
| District Health Director | Dr Imrit-Thomas | (757) 393-8585 x8713 | kavita.imrit-thomas@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Business Manager | Sandra Johnson | (757) 393-8585 x8580 | Sandra.Johnson@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Environmental Health Manager | Bree Williams | (757) 393-8585 x8529 | Bree.Williams@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Nurse Manager | Anita Hailey | (757) 393-8585 x8537 | Anita.Hailey@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Public Information Officer | Avanti Allen-Benson | (757) 393-8585 x8566 | avanti.allen-benson@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Bio-Epidemiologist | Michelle Winz | (757) 393-8585 x8701 | Michelle.Winz@vdh.virginia.gov |
What is Public Health?
Public Health focuses on the health of the population as a whole and is that branch of medicine that addresses hygiene, disease prevention, epidemiology, injury prevention, and good health outcomes.
What do we do?
Portsmouth Health Department is committed to the promotion, protection and preservation of a healthy and environmentally safe community. As such, based on health assessments conducted across the city, we have developed strategic priorities to better mitigate poor health outcomes and meet our vision to be recognized as a leader and advocate safeguarding public health and the environment.
Our strategic priorities include:
- Quality Improvement.
- Use a formal quality improvement program to improve PHD’s programs and services.
- Utilize funding effectively.
- Ensure funding is making a positive impact on the health the Portsmouth Community.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve health outcomes.
- Identify new partners, strengthen existing ones, and evaluate programs to identify partnership needs.
- Focus on workforce development and staff retention.
- Create a skilled, valued, and motivated workforce at PHD.
- Embrace and utilize technology to improve capabilities and readiness for any emergency.
- Evaluate technology needs and limitations.
Why it matters:
Public health protects communities against diseases, prevents injuries, promotes improved health outcomes and safe environments, resulting in reduced infant mortality, increased life expectancy, active lifestyle and the potential for economic prosperity.