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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Virginia Department of Health

Organization URL(s)

Questions@vdh.virginia.gov
www.vdh.state.va.us/

Other Contact Information

109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219

804-864-7001 (Voice, Main Line)
804-864-7022 (FAX)
800-828-1120 or 711 (TDD, TTY)

Description

The Virginia Department of Health is an umbrella organization responsible for comprehensive planning and delivery of a wide variety of public health programs and family health services. Specific programs and services include water sanitation management, dissemination of toxic substance information, immunizations, disease control, supplemental nutrition programs, dental health services, maternal and child health services, public health clinics, home health services, crippled children services, and implementation of health promotion programs.

Online Resources

Virginia Department of Health
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/

Print Resources

The Department publishes an annual report, vital statistics, health regulations, reports on toxic substances, and pamphlets on topics such as nutrition and family planning. Serial publication: EMS Bulletin, bi-annuallyThe Epidemiology Bulletin, monthly--a general publication.