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Radon Awareness Week January 26-30

Last Updated: January 26, 2026 January 26-30, 2026, is Radon Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “What’s Your Radon Story?” Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. Radon...Continue reading→

Save Lives with Radon Testing

Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Radon Awareness Week is January 26-30 The Norfolk Health District encourages community members to protect their health by testing their homes for radon. The Virginia Department of Health has a limited...Continue reading→

Keeping Norfolk Healthy.
Find Us in the Community.

We're a part of the Norfolk community and we're always out and about. Take a look at the calendar to see where you'll find us next.

Local resources helping to make Norfolk a healthier community for all.

  • Foodbank of Southampton Roads

    Directory of local food banks that provide food and resources to those in need.

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  • Emergency Food Resources

    Ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food during times of crisis.

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  • Local Shelters

    List of local shelters, homeless outreach programs and resources.

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  • Medicaid

    Access to information, forms and applications for Medicaid.

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  • Public Transit

    Norfolk is served by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) with several local and regional routes serving the City.

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  • Housing and Employment Services

    Resources for homeless individuals that helps gain access to affordable housing and additional supports.

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  • US Citizenship and Immigration

    Online tools and resources to manage your US Citizenship.

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  • Hispanic Chamber

    Resources and services that support the Hispanic community in Norfolk.

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  • Safe Place

    Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for youth in need.

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  • Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention

    Domestic violence is a public health issue that impacts children, teens, and adults. Explore information, and resources.

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  • Hampton Roads Pride

    Hampton Roads Pride unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQIAP+) and allied communities in support of inclusion, dignity and equality of ALL PEOPLE.

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  • Hampton Roads Community Health Center

    Offering medical, behavioral and dental care needs at a discount sliding scale fee for homeless and uninsured patients.

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Last Updated: February 2, 2026