Population Health

WHAT IS POPULATION HEALTH?

The Population Health team works to prevent diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and address health inequities in the community where we live, learn, work, and play.  The team focuses on understanding the conditions and factors that influence the health of specific communities and populations around the Central Virginia Health District.

WHAT DO WE DO?

  • Community Outreach and Education
  • Diabetes Prevention Program
  • Narcan Training
  • Vaping and Tobacco Cessation and Education
  • PAD Center Pickup Site

 

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT

The CVHD population health team is part of the Partnership for Healthy Communities, a group of local stakeholders who lead the community health assessment and improvement plan process. This collaborative process resulted in the 2021-2024 Community Health Assessments found here:

Lynchburg Area Community Health Assessment

Bedford Area Community Health Assessment

DATA RESOURCES

VDH Data Portal

Virginia BRFSS

County Health Rankings

Healthy People 2030 Disparities Data

Virginia's Plan for Well-Being (CARES Portal)

Three CVHD staff members behind a table with resources at an outdoor event.

QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR CVHD

Do you have a question about services we provide at CVHD?  You can email AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov and a staff member will get back to you in a timely manner.

If you would like to receive Rapid REVIVE Narcan training for yourself and/or a group of people, you can use the Narcan Training Request Form.

Would you like a CVHD staff member to come and speak or set up a table at an event?  Looking for health education materials to distribute?  Fill out the form below and a staff member will be in touch with you!

Last Updated: August 20, 2024