Leads a statewide effort to reduce and prevent youth tobacco use. Promotes healthy living habits to children and teens in Virginia through a variety of methods, including: classroom programs; a multimedia youth marketing campaign; and cutting-edge university research. Funding and training is provided to community organizations, public school systems, etc., via a best-value RFP process with three-year grant cycles.

School health programs in public schools support the physical and emotional well being of students through school nursing services, health education covering a range of developmentally appropriate topics and other services that promote a healthy learning environment. Health Services may include services for students with disabilities and special health care needs and the traditional first aid, medication administration, and screening services.