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  • January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month 

    The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is starting the new year by making people aware of birth defects. January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body, such as the heart, brain, or foot. They may affect how the body looks, works, or both. While…Read more

  • National Pharmacist Day

    National Pharmacist Day is observed this year on January 12. Pharmacists in the United States and around the world have a long history of invaluable contributions. In the past, pharmacists have provided drugs to doctors for medication for their patients. Now, however, pharmacists are viewed as one of the most trustworthy professionals in America, and an integral part…Read more

  • Healthy New Year's

    The new year is here! We at VDH want to help you embark on the new year by offering some helpful tips to get healthy and stay healthy. 🧼 Wash your hands regularly. Washing your hands is the best way to prevent disease. Always remember to wash with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if…Read more

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