Highlights

• Virginia Severe Weather Week: March 10-14

  As spring approaches, the warm weather returns. But it also brings some severe weather. Severe weather poses some risks if you aren’t prepared. This year, use Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10-14, to better prepare you and your family for any severe weather that could impact Virginia this spring. The three steps to be prepared are: Have…Read more

• Brain Injury: As Unique as The Person Who Lives with It 

  Every year, at least 2.8 million Americans sustain brain injuries. On average, from 2019 to 2023, there were over 5,000 hospitalizations and almost 2,000 deaths among Virginians each year related to traumatic brain injury.  Brain injuries affect each person differently.   March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Virginia Department of Health is joining others to raise awareness…Read more

• Program Highlight: State Office of Rural Health

  The Virginia State Office of Rural Health (VA-SORH) plays a crucial role in partnering with rural communities.  The VA-SORH identifies long-term solutions to ensure the health and prosperity of all Virginians. They fulfill this mission by: providing technical assistance offering regulatory updates providing resources fostering collaboration within communities throughout the Commonwealth As part of the Virginia Department of…Read more