Diabetes Education Program
If you live in Franklin, Southampton County or Suffolk and need help with managing your diabetes call 757-562-2169 for an appointment today. We offer free education on:
- Diabetic screening
- Medications, including insulin
- Diabetic complications
- Dietary counseling
Medication Assistance
If you cannot afford your prescription medication or nutritional supplement, help may be available pending eligibility:
- You must be a resident of Franklin or Southampton County OR have a doctor in Franklin or Southampton County
- You do not have prescription drug insurance or are paying high co-pays
- You have Medicare part D and are paying full price or high co-pays for your medications
- Income-based
Call 757-562-2487 to see if you qualify for assistance.
Nurse-Family Partnership
The Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based community health program that helps transform the lives of vulnerable mothers pregnant who are 28 weeks pregnant or less with their first child. The program is a voluntary prevention program that provides registered nurse home visitation services to low-income, first-time mothers.
Contact us to learn more
- Connect with your personal registered nurse at (757) 514-4730
- Call or text (757) 650-9451
- Email NFP Nurse Supervisor Kimberly Martino, RN at: kimberly.martino@vdh.virginia.gov
Safety Seat Program
The Safety Seat Program is a statewide child safety seat distribution and education program and is offered free of charge to eligible families.
Communicable Disease
Services are provided to all for the purpose of prevention, detection, and follow-up of contagious diseases.
Health Education
The district is active in health education activities including community screenings, referral and counseling.
Other Information
For available services or other information, please call your local health department.