Via vdh.gov Dear Colleague: I am writing to provide you with important updates on several emerging conditions of public health significance. Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Eastern Virginia The Virginia Department of Health continues to respond to a community outbreak of meningococcal disease in the eastern region of Virginia.  Twelve cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) […]

In an effort to attract health care professionals to underserved areas to improve and increase access to quality health care practitioners, the Virginia Department of Health is now accepting applications for the Virginia State Loan Repayment Program. Applicants are sought for Primary Care Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, and Dental Health Practitioners in a HPSA in Virginia to […]

To honor the tremendous contributions of the Black healthcare heroes in the Commonwealth, join Freedom Virginia’s celebration on February 25 at 4 PM at the Hope Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The event will honor Burrell Memorial Hospital, Henrietta Lacks, Dr. Finn Victor, Miriam Smith, RN, Dr. Walter Claytor, and many more. Speakers include Shmura Glenn […]