Community Updates

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Community Updates

Shield - Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts logo

Community Updates


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National Public Health Week 2024

Community Update - Week of March 18th, 2024 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts During the week of April 1-7, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will observe National Public Health Week. The national theme, “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health,” emphasizes what we know... Continue reading

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Stopping the Comeback of Measles

Community Update - Week of February 26th, 2024 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Earlier this year, you may have seen media coverage about potential measles exposures at northern Virginia airports. Unfortunately, these notices may become more common as we face the realities of decreased vaccine coverage across the... Continue reading

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Family Health History Day

Community Update - Week of November 13th, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Family members may share more than similar looks. Common health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, dementia, asthma, and diabetes, as well as rare diseases such as hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia... Continue reading

Stroke Awareness

Community Update - Week of October 23rd, 2023 By: Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Health Director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Stroke Awareness Day (October 29) is a good time to remind ourselves how to help prevent and recognize strokes, the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death.... Continue reading