Central Virginia Health District

Central Virginia Health District logo and "Serving Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. Kerry Gateley, MD, MPH, CPE District Health Director"

We nurture the community's wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future.

 

ATTENTION: ALL CENTRAL VIRGINIA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY MAY 18th, 2024, for Staff Development Day. All offices will reopen Monday May 20th, 2024.

The 2023 Annual Report is Here!

The Annual Report gives insight into the health district's accomplishments and sustainable development throughout 2023. This report highlights each of our departments, offices, and how we work together as a district.

Special Public Health News

Are you pregnant or Postpartum up to two years? Join us for our:

FREE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS

Limited spots available. Preference will be given to the first 20 registrants for each 'event', you will receive confirmation of your registration. For all events, check in will start at 5pm, and the event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm.

Appomattox County: Monday August 5th, 2024- Appomattox Inn and Suites (447 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522)

Bedford County: Monday July 15th, 2024- The Outpost (402 E Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523)

Campbell County: Monday July 22nd, 2024- Campbell County Health Department (116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588)

Lynchburg City: Monday June 10th, 2024- Event Completed

Amherst County: Monday June 24th, 2024- Event Completed

What you get for attending our FREE event:

*FREE drawing for either a HelloBaby Monitor, Frida Baby 4 in 1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub, MOMCOZY S12 Pro Wearable Breastpump, Stroller, or 5 in 1 XL Large Baby Gym and Ball Pit.

*Each participant will receive a catered Chick-Fil-A dinner (children included), travel reimbursement in the form of a Sheetz or Uber gift card, free childcare onsite for children 2+ (children under 2 are welcome, but we ask that they stay with you during the event), freebies, and a $50 PAID onsite focus group opportunity.

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Special Public Health News

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Friday July 19th, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Amherst County Health Department

224 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521

Phone: (434) 946-9408

Appomattox County Health Department

475 Court St, Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone: (434) 352- 2313

Friday August 2nd, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Bedford County Health Department

600 Bedford Ave, Bedford, VA 24523

Phone: (540) 586-7952

Campbell County Health Department

116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588

Phone: (434) 592-9550
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Addressing the public health needs of the present while planning for the future of the CVHD

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Central Virginia Health District (CVHD)
Did you know? Among the 16 different tick species in Virginia, only three species commonly bite people! Each species of ticks can carry different diseases and illnesses, some of those being Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, Alpha-gal allergy, and Ehrlichiosis, to name a few. If you find yourself getting sick after a tick bite, you can send your tick to VDH through the tick survey program is.gd/vacts ... See MoreSee Less

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Here are some photos from our recent Community Baby Showers in Lynchburg and Amherst! There are still limited spaces for our Bedford, Campbell and Appomattox Baby Showers. To sign up: form.jotform.com/240854313061044 ... See MoreSee Less

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⛱️During periods of extreme heat, your body has to work harder to keep you cool. Use these tips to keep yourself and others safe when it’s hot outside. #hightemperature #cvhd #extremeheat ... See MoreSee Less

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As Men’s Health Awareness Month comes to a close, this is your reminder that men’s health is important every month. Need help making sustainable lifestyle changes, getting connected to a primary care provider, or accessing healthy food? Swipe to view our Assistance Request Form on the second slide, and a Community Health Worker will get you connected today! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stay safe Virginia! Drowning is a leading cause of death among Virginia’s children 1 to 4 years old. Always supervise children when they are around water.From 2016-2020, 32% of drowning-related hospitalizations in Virginia were children aged 0-4 years. Always supervise children when they are around water. Never swim alone. If an accident happens, having a friend with you could save your life. #SwimHealthyVA #centralvirginia ... See MoreSee Less

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Contact the Central Virginia Health District:

Address: 
307 Alleghany Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501
General Email: 
AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov
Email for food inspection/permits, well and septic, and rabies:
LynchburgEH@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone:
434 - 477 - 5900
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