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Nurse visits in rural JABA Community Centers and homebound settings in the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson and the City of Charlottesville. The health services staff and volunteers perform some medical screenings. Provides education about nutrition, safety, medications, mobility, hygiene, foot care, and exercise. They also help facilitate coordination with participants' doctors and caregivers if requested by patient.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, Childhood Immunizations, Childhood Obesity Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, and Senior Health Education.

DOES NOT provide medical advice, but can refer individuals to a healthcare professional who may provide the information. Offers staff, including licensed registered nurses and trained health information specialists who are available to talk or correspond via email regarding health concerns. There is no charge for these services.

Health education/public awareness programs. School based health information/education programs. Health fairs.

Offers informational, wellness, and caregiver support presentations.

Offers education information, referral, and resource assistance for a wide variety of health issues. Education materials are provided in health fairs, wellness screenings, community locations, and for groups requesting specific topics.

The District also offers community Health Education services. Screenings for blood pressure,are also available upon request. The District also participates in the Virginia DMV car safety seat program that includes provision of the car seat and hands-on instruction for use based on an income eligibility basis. Educational programs on various health-related issues can be scheduled through the district for groups and civic organizations.

Health Education offers education information, referral, and resource assistance for a wide variety of health issues. Education materials are provided in health fairs, wellness screenings, community locations, and for groups requesting specific topics.

Community engagement offers education information, referral, and resource assistance for a wide variety of health issues. Education materials are provided in health fairs, wellness screenings, community locations, and for groups requesting specific topics.

Residents can visit the library for access to a number of health-related services, including news and magazine databases, and resource books. The librarian can assist you with locating valid, understandable information, accessing online health websites and finding materials in a variety of languages.

The health department staff provides community health education, conducts immunization assessments in schools and day care centers and participates in a variety of community activities and partnerships.

Community Health Worker trained in public health to serve as a bridge between neighbors, health care systems, and state health departments. Provides: *Referrals for community resource assistance *Informational Community Clinics/Educational Talks/ Health-Related Guest Speakers *Representation at Resource and/or Health Fairs

The Center provides important health information to the community through collaboration with other organizations.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

Health information and screening. The Crater District Area Agency on Aging provides information about health related issues. Activities are designed to prevent disease and promote good health of older persons.

Provides information and supportive services to parents in Wise, Lee, and Scott Counties and the City of Norton. All first-time parents qualify for a free Welcome Baby Package filled with pregnancy and/or parenting information, samples of baby products and a welcome gift. A voluntary program that provides a family with a home visitor that answers questions, calm fears, provide development and health information, support, and connect parents with resources located in their community. Assists parents in discovering ways to help their child be the very best that he or she can be. Holds parent "Get-togethers" that are educational and fun activities, a chance to meet other first-time parents, on-site childcare available if needed during the meeting. Transportation provided or arranged to doctor visits, parent "get-togethers," other important appointments.

Teach lifesaving skills in classes throughout the region.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

The health department staff provides community health education, conducts immunization assessments in schools and day care centers and participates in a variety of community activities and partnerships.

Offers community programs on a variety of health topics such as nutrition, breast cancer screening, and modifying health risk behaviors, etc. Participates in health fairs and special health observances.

MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MedlinePlus will present relevant health and wellness information that is trusted and easy to understand, in both English and Spanish. Health information is available anytime, anywhere, for free.

One of the goals of the Virginia Department of Health is to improve heart health. This is being done through multiple tools: Educating the public and healthcare providers Providing additional information and materials Looking for ways to assist people who may be at more risk for poor health to make changes to improve their health.

PHD maintains educational relationships with local medical, nursing, and technical schools and colleges/universities. Students can gain practical experience in clinical, administrative, and community outreach settings with opportunities for public health research and program planning work.

Provides community health education, conducts immunization assessments in schools and day care centers, and participates in a variety of community activities and partnerships.

provides educational opportunities for healthcare professionals, including graduate medical and allied healthcare education, and offers programs for K-12 students interested in healthcare careers, with a focus on interprofessional teams and community partnerships.