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Virginia scores highest overall rating in latest health security preparedness index

Virginia scores highest overall rating in latest health security preparedness index

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth of Virginia received the highest overall rating among states nationwide for the 2014 National Health Security Preparedness Index.

The annual index, which is developed by the Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other development…

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Health officials kick off 100 Congregations for Million Hearts

Health officials kick off 100 Congregations for Million Hearts

The Virginia Department of Health Office of Minority Health and Health Equity kicked off its 100 Congregations for Million Hearts faith-based campaign. This initiative is designed to help guide more Virginians toward a heart-healthy lifestyle by enlisting the support of faith-based organizations to help raise awareness and prevent cardiovascular disease by focusing on hypertension control.

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More babies thriving in Virginia supported by public/private partnerships

More babies thriving in Virginia supported by public/private partnerships

In celebration of World Prematurity Awareness Day, the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association announce a major improvement in the well-being of babies born in Virginia. The state has seen a decrease of 18.2 percent in infant mortality, from 2007 to 2012, which means nearly 200 more babies a year are thriving and celebrating their first birthday. Strong…

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Virginia Department of Health launches Ebola hotline

Virginia Department of Health launches Ebola hotline

The Virginia Department of Health opened an Ebola Hotline today to help answer questions from the public and provide the most up-to-date information to Virginians.

The number — 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343) — is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Virginia’s 211 Call Center will be handling these calls using frequently asked questions (FAQs) developed by VDH.

“Virginians are…

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Virginia Department of Health kicks off 31-day countdown to quit smoking

Virginia Department of Health kicks off 31-day countdown to quit smoking

The Virginia Department of Health is launching its Countdown to Quit Day, October 20, to help tobacco users prepare for Virginia Quit Day, November 20.  Tips and support will be posted on the VDH Facebook page each day leading up to Virginia Quit Day. People can commit to quitting, like the page and receive daily encouragement.

Aligned with the Great American Smoke Out, Virginia Quit Daycelebrate…

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Commonwealth taking additional steps to safeguard against Ebola

Commonwealth taking additional steps to safeguard against Ebola

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that the Commonwealth is taking additional steps to strengthen the level of preparedness for the Ebola virus by mobilizing a statewide unified command group. This group is responsible for coordinating resources and personnel.

“The Virginia Department of Health works every day to prevent the spread of infectious diseases of all kinds,” said Governor…

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Department of Health, Walgreens offer free HIV testing

Department of Health, Walgreens offer free HIV testing

Getting an HIV test just got easier. The Virginia Department of Health and Walgreens recently announced a collaborative effort to  offer  rapid HIV testing at no charge through 2016 at select Walgreens locations throughout the Commonwealth.

Tests are administered by Walgreens pharmacists in private consultation rooms and are available daily with no appointment necessary. Test results1 can be…

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