Highlights

• Program Spotlight: Office of Emergency Preparedness

  About the Office of Emergency Preparedness The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) is responsible for responding to emergencies throughout the Commonwealth that impact public health.  They work with state, regional, local, and national partners to prepare for all types of hazards that include: Severe weather Bioterrorism Infectious disease outbreaks Nuclear and radiological threats…Read more

• 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