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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.

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.

The Community Health Education Center provide information on general health topics, cancer and women's and family health. CHEC welcomes anyone with questions on any health topic. CHEC has print books and magazines, internet access, video viewing and a children's area. CHEC has materials for all ages and all reading levels. CHEC staff can help users find need information.

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.

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.

JABA's Health Education Program focuses on wellness resources, including education, nutrition, fitness and healthcare access. Evidence-based courses encourage and support physical activity. Presentations and one-on-one consultations are also available to support members' health.

The Health and Wellness Information Center (HWIC) is a place for everyone to find accurate information about their health concerns and get connected to health resources within the community. Consumer health information specialists are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 - 5 pm to assist with any health-related questions. Books and other materials are available during normal library hours.

Healthy Families provides voluntary, comprehensive home-visiting services that support at-risk expectant and new parents and help prevent poor childhood outcomes. Home visits are activity-based and focus on a variety of topics including healthy family functioning, family goal planning, maternal and child health, positive parenting strategies, child development, and school readiness. Home visitors also provide families with referrals to a wide array of community resources.

Education services include sex education programs for youth, adults, parents, and professional development opportunities for adults who work with youth. Pro-Choice center.

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.

Offers a national network of peer support and education to help those with pain improve their quality of life. Provides videos and a website with information for those with pain; their caregivers; doctors and other professionals. Does not substitute for medical or other professional services. Members receive a personal workbook and newsletters. www.theacpa.org

Arthritis Community Educators provide in-person and virtual patient and community education presentations, connecting the local community, patients and their loved ones to Arthritis Foundation resources and support.

Eastern Shore Health District offers community health education services and coordinates a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program. Talks and/or presentations on topics such as rabies control, HIV/AIDS prevention, nutrition, weight reduction, smoking cessation, stress management and cancer prevention and early detection are provided through the district for various groups and civic organizations.

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 with community health education, promotion, screenings, work site programs, health counseling, coalition building for health, and grants. Upon agreement with local schools and colleges, the local health departments assist students in gaining clinical experience needed to fulfill their course requirements.

Health education and prevention programs are of key importance in reducing the medical burden of chronic disease and injury in American society. New River Health District staff offer community programs on a variety of health topics such as nutrition, breast cancer screening, and modifying health risk behaviors, etc., and participate in health fairs and special health observances.

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

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

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.

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.

The health department staff provides community health education and participates in a variety of community activities and partnerships.

The district is active in health education activities including community screenings, referral and counseling.

Classes on high blood pressure, diabetes, freedom from smoking, weight control and other topics. Support groups for weight control, smokers, diabetes.

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.