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Patients with scheduled appointments will be given priority. Walk-ins offered based on availability.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health Clinic is to promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury and disability in the citizens of Virginia Beach. Prevention services are the main focus of the clinics. A multi-disciplinary public health team provides services to improve or maintain the well being of the person and the community as a whole. The Health Department provides direct services for specific diseases that threaten the health of the community and develops programs that prevent, contain, and control the transmission of infectious diseases. Health services, including preventive health services, are provided to high risk and vulnerable populations. Services include coordination, education, follow-up, referral, and case management as indicated.
Please direct comments or queries about our clinical programs to Laurie Shaw, Nurse Manager, Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
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VDH Clinic Eligibility
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the service provided. Some services are free, some are a flat fee and others have a fee based on a sliding scale. Sliding scale means that in general, the more income you have, the larger the fee you pay for services. Financial eligibility is determined annually and whenever there is a change in financial status. You must have identification and proof of income when services are provided. Click below to view what documents are acceptable for proof of identification and income.
Please bring one of the following as Proof of Identification:
Infant/Child:
- Birth Certificate
- Passport/Visa
- Medical/hospital record
- Hospital/clinic record
- Social Security card
- AFDC/Welfare Photo ID
- Proof that mother is on WIC (WIC ID Folder)
Adults:
- Birth Certificate
- Driver's License
- Passport/Visa
- Immigration or Naturalization Record
- Marriage certificate/license
- Medical/Hospital record or chart
- Hospital/clinic ID card
- School records
- Military records/Military ID/Military Discharge papers
- Social Security card
- AFDC/Welfare photo ID or copy of letter from Social Services stating amount of AFDC payments
- Valid Medicaid Card
Proof of Income includes but not limited to one of the following:
- Pay Stubs - provide either the most recent with "Year to date" income listed
- W-2 Form or income tax return for most current calendar year
- Unemployment notice from VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
- Statement of Social Security benefits or other benefits
- Military LES (leave and earning statement) (WIC Program Only)
- Foster care statement from Social Services
- Food stamps - Letter of eligibility (WIC Program Only)
- AFDC check stub (WIC Program Only)
- Medicaid card for current month
- Free or reduced school lunch - letter of eligibility (WIC and Dental (for free) Programs Only)
Flat Fee Services:
- Tuberculin testing for adults (when required for school or at work)
- Routine Adult Immunizations - based on cost of vaccine plus administrative fees
- Call for further information
Free Services:
- Referrals for Investigation of Communicable Disease cases
- Identification and testing of contacts of Tuberculosis cases
- Required Childhood Immunizations (birth up to nineteenth birthday.)
Sliding Scale Services:
- Treatment of Tuberculosis
- Dental Services (free to children in school lunch program)
- Some STI services
Sliding Scale Guidelines:
Based on client income, payment will be full fee, 95% (of full fee), 75%, 50%, 25%, 10% or free.
| Family Size | Free if gross annual income is less than: | Full Fee if above: |
| 1 | $15,960 | $39,901 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $54,101 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $68,301 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $82,501 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $96,701 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $110,901 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $125,101 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $139,301 |
| 9 | $61,400 | $153,501 |
| 10 | $67,080 | $167,701 |
The table above applies for all clinics below, please contact 518-2700 for more details.
Communicable Disease
HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Nurses and health counselors are available to provide confidential testing, counseling and education for those found to be HIV positive and can also assist in contacting partners that need testing and/or treatment.
There may be a charge for some STI clinic services. VDH will require your health insurance information and/or proof of household income for some STI clinic services. If you do not have health insurance or proof of household income, please speak with our front office staff for assistance. Those who are unable to pay will NOT be turned away. The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health is committed to continuing uninterrupted services to our clients.
Some family planning is available during STI screenings, including some forms of birth control, contraceptive education and Pap smears.
For more information, please call 757-518-2700 Opt. 1
Tuberculosis
Persons who are concerned about tuberculosis may receive information and/or consultation. Case management services are provided for patients who are referred due to suspicion or confirmation of a tuberculosis case. Medical care related to tuberculosis is available for uninsured, financially eligible persons. This includes skin testing for tuberculosis, chest X-rays, laboratory work and medication. A fee may be charged for some services depending on the ability to pay. For more information, please call 518-2700 Opt 6.
Other Communicable Diseases
Information about other communicable diseases is available by calling 757-278-6290. Investigation of disease outbreaks is conducted through this program.
Dental Care
Dental services provided to children ages 6 months to 18 years. Services are free for children enrolled in the Free School Lunch Program.
Medicaid is also accepted. Fees are based on a sliding scale for children who do not have dental insurance, children enrolled in the reduced lunch program and children who are not enrolled in the school lunch program. Dental Services available includes exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, restorations, and extractions.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 518-2700 Opt 1.
Maternity services
We no longer provide Maternity Services at the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health. Please contact Department of Social Services to apply for Medicaid at 757-385-3200.
Laboratory Services
Some laboratory services are available on site only for patients seen in the health department clinics.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Services
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health offers a medication room on-site to provide medications at a reduced cost or no cost for clients seen in our clinics. Condoms are also available in the pharmacy free of charge. You do not have to be a health department patient to receive condoms.
Immunizations (Appointment Required)
When do children and teens need shots?
This chart shows acceptable age ranges for shots. Ask your health-care provider to tell you when your child should get shots.
| Childs Age | Shot |
| Birth | Hep B (hepatitis B) |
| 1 - 2 months | Hep B |
| 2 months | DTaP (diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis) IPV (Polio) Hib (H.influenzae type B) PCV (pneumococcal disease) ROTA (rotavirus) |
| 4 months | DTaP IPV Hep B (if needed) Hib PCV ROTA |
| 6 months | DtaP Hib (if needed) PCV Rota |
| 6 - 18 months | HEP B IPV |
| 6 - 59 months (yearly) | Influenza (flu) with 2 doses needed 1st year |
| 12 -15 months | Hib MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) PCV Var (chickenpox) |
| 12 - 23 months | Hep A (hepatitis A) |
| 15 - 18 months | DTaP |
| 18+ months | Hep A at least 6 months after 1st dose |
| 4 - 6 years (before starting school) | MMR DTaP IPV Var |
| Rising 7th graders (11 & 12 years old) | MCV4 (meningococcal disease) Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis) HPV (human papillomavirus) (can receive at age 9) |
| 16 years & older or rising 12th graders | MCV4 (meningococcal disease) |
Immunization Clinic
Immunization Clinic is by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 757-518-2700 Opt 1.
Once your appointment has been scheduled, please submit your complete & updated vaccination record via email to vb_immi@vdh.virginia.gov.
Please bring the following items to your immunization appointment:
- Picture ID for adult authorizing services
- Health Insurance Information
Other Programs
Newcomer Health (Refugee Services)
The goal of the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health is to ensure refugees receive an initial health screening within 45 days of arrival in Virginia Beach. A refugee is a person who has fled his/her country due to fear of persecution. All refugees are provided health screening, tuberculosis screening, dental screening and immunizations, if needed. School physicals can be completed for children entering school. Referrals are made on an “as needed” basis. All physical assessments must be completed within 90 days of the date of arrival in the United States or the service cannot be provided. To schedule an appointment for services, contact the Newcomer Health Public Health Nurse at (757) 518-2670
Links
- American Social Health Association
A page dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their harmful consequences. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Our National agency for promotion of health and quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. - Health Links
- Pandemic Flu - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services