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748 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757)382-8600 MAIN Click Here For Departmental Phone Numbers. We are dedicated to preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting the environment for all the citizens of Chesapeake. |
WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
Please take this Survey and tell us about health care issues that are important to you and your family.
- The survey will help the hospital identify the most pressing health care needs in the Chesapeake community so they can be addressed.
- Your answers will remain anonymous.
- Once you complete the survey, you may enter a drawing for three $100 gift cards.
Click this link to take the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Community Health Survey.
Protect Yourself From Respiratory Viruses
In the fall and winter, it is common to get sick from respiratory viruses like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Protect yourself and others by following these simple steps:
Stay up to date with immunizations
- Immunizations are available for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
- Consult your healthcare provider about which are appropriate for you
- Chesapeake Health Department Immunization Clinic hours and information
Practice good hygiene
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Wash or sanitize hands often
- Clean frequently touched surfaces often
Take steps for cleaner air
- Bring as much fresh air into your home as possible by opening doors and windows and/or using exhaust fans
- Use a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaner
- Move activities outdoors, where airflow is best
- Keep reading about steps for cleaner air
Stay home and away from others
- When you have symptoms of a respiratory virus, including fever, chills, fatigue (tiredness), cough, runny nose, and headache, among others, by stay home and away from others
- Keep reading at Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick
You can also track respiratory viruses in our community here (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/)
- Respiratory Illness Dashboard: (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/)
- Respiratory Virus Immunization Table:
VDH State Epidemiologist, Dr. Laurie Forlano, shares some tips on keeping our community safe this season and beyond. State Epidemiologist Dr. Laurie Forlano Shares How to Stay Healthy During Respiratory Illness Season – YouTube
Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking – Prevention and Response Resources
If you, or someone you know, is in a domestic violence or human trafficking situation there is help available. If you are in immediate danger please call 911. For other crisis resources, visit the following:
 (757) 251-0144 |
 (757) 631-0710 |
 (757) 251-0144 |
 (757) 625-4248 |
The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text INFO to 233733
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
South Hampton Roads Coordinated Crisis Response Hotline (757) 251-0144
Healthy Chesapeake – Building a Culture of Wellness 
Healthy Chesapeake is committed to building a culture of wellness that supports, sustains and advocates for a healthier Chesapeake. Working together we can advocate for a healthier Chesapeake where people live, learn, play, work and worship.
Visit our website at http://www.healthychesapeake.org or contact us at healthychesapeake@gmail.com for more information.