Watch my talk with @WAVY_News Parenting Unscripted about some of the most important things families should know heading into summer.
Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/HIdSW3zALo
#SummerSafety#VDH#parentingunscripted@VDHgov
Have you heard that there have been measles cases reported recently in Virginia?
The best protection against measles is the measles (MMR) vaccine. Two doses are recommended to protect against measles.
Learn more about measles in Virginia at https://t.co/IxTb4pgFMS
Do you know how to spot an algal bloom?
Blooms can look like foam or scum on the surface of water. They can also be different colors, like green, blue, red, or brown.
Use our form to let us know what you see so that we can test for toxins: https://t.co/FRUmkzM0I0
As we close #StrokeAwarenessMonth, I want to make sure every Virginian knows that a stroke is a brain emergency. Every minute that passes, brain cells are dying. But fast treatment can restore blood flow and save brain function. Learn more at https://t.co/GUkoISmZia.
Megan went from not understanding her hepatitis C diagnosis to then advocating for others. Read her story about being cured of hepatitis C and becoming a health advocate: https://t.co/0VW7ZmcdNK #HepatitisAwarenessMonth
Are you planning a trip this summer?
The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against #measles while #traveling. Talk to your doctor about your family’s vaccine status and plan for your family to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before your trip.
At the Unite VA Executive Steering Committee we discussed how better health outcomes are shaped not only by health care people receive, but by the community conditions & support systems that help them stay healthy in the first place. Grateful for partners doing this work.
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features @VDHCommissioner Dr. B. Cameron Webb, who joins us for a conversation about his professional journey, his vision for public health in the Commonwealth as leader of the state health agency, challenges and opportunities ahead due to shifting federal health funding policy, and more.
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Every child deserves the opportunity to communicate and connect. Early hearing detection helps families access the tools and support they need from the very beginning.
Learn more at https://t.co/cieYWkBue7
VDH sponsored an event with the Health Betterment Initiative and Mongolian Nurses Association of America earlier this month in Northern Virginia. Members of the Mongolian community were screened for both and linked to appropriate follow-up care. #HepatitisAwarenessMonth
New or expectant parent? This free event is for you!
Join us on May 30 at the Richmond Raceway for the Bear-y Best Start Fair.
Admission is FREE. Register in advance: https://t.co/Lpx60aBwOb. #RichmondVA#NewParents#RVA
Know before you go. Check beach conditions and advisories before heading to the beach to choose the safest spot for your family.
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The Virginia Department of Health is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. At this time, the risk to the general public remains very low.
Read more at https://t.co/jHIq5vd1PB
The Virginia Department of Health is launching a new measles dashboard. This dashboard shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure as measles cases increase.
Read more at https://t.co/XU8cD46Veb
Today I joined the VAFR's #EMSWeek event with @virginiaems Director Dr. Maria Beermann-Foat & other EMS leaders. Thanks to every EMS provider in the Commonwealth for keeping our communities healthy and safe.
#EMSWeek2026
The Virginia Department of Health has joined with the Virginia Hepatitis Coalition this May to highlight hepatitis and the danger it poses to the public.
Read more at https://t.co/wb6RlGwk65
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is here! Early hearing screening helps ensure children get the support they need to thrive. In Virginia, most babies are screened by 1 month—an important first step for strong communication development.
Drowning can happen fast, but we can prevent it by staying alert around water. Pick a water watcher, stay focused, and keep kids within arm’s reach. Your attention can save a life.
Take the Safe Swimming Pledge and help protect kids all summer long. https://t.co/GlJDdP2s0j
📣Calling Community Health Workers in Virginia! 📣
VDH is conducting a 15-minute survey for anyone in Virginia who works in the role of a CHW, even if their title is different.
Please take this survey by May 22, 2026. https://t.co/72U8g6UBO0