Community Health, often also called Population Health, is an important part of public health that can take outside of a health department and focuses on improving the overall health of a community. There are multiple way to address health concerns, including educating and engaging with the community. The Lord Fairfax Health District supports the idea that everyone deserves fair and equal opportunities to achieve their best health. .
Valley Health and the Virginia Department of Health are working together to bring the Northern Shenandoah Valley the Community Health Assessment (CHA). The CHA aims to survey the community about the most common health concerns that people face, to determine which health concerns to prioritize. You can participate by completing this survey.
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If you have questions about community health or outreach, please reach out to your local health department. Public health staff will be happy to assist.
Quick Links:
Health Equity Resources
Virginia Office of Rural Health
Community Health Informational Resources:
Tobacco and Nicotine Use
Harm Reduction and Opioid Use
Contact information:
Katherine Schroeder, MPH (she/her)
Population Health Manager
katherine.schroeder@vdh.virginia.gov
Office: (540) 722 - 3470
Last Updated: November 6, 2024