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Tomorrow’s the day! Join us at the Fall Farmers Market for local goodies, handmade art, and delicious food trucks! Bring your friends and family for a day of autumn fun. See you there! #FallFarmersMarket #SupportLocal

🌟 Stay healthy this season! 🌟 Join us for our Flu and COVID clinic every Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12 PM (except the 3rd Thursday of the month). All ages are welcome, no appointment necessary!

Please bring your insurance card and ID 📋💉

📍 830 Southampton Avenue, Norfolk, VA

An administration fee will be due at time of service for those who are uninsured (approximately $20.33 per vaccine). 

Protect yourself and your loved ones—see you there! 💪✨ #FluClinic #COVID19 #StayHealthy

The Healthy Start Loving Steps Program is kicking off their Fall Safety Workshop Series in the Community!

Join us for a day of Fun and learning at Lafayette Park as the Norfolk Fire-Rescue provide tips on First-Aid and CPR. This event is FREE for the public and includes children activities, snacks, raffle prizes, and goodie bags to those who register.

JOIN US on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the park! Let’s Be Prepared and Expect The Unexpected!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HExmvt9uEDtfHnMW6

Mark your calendars! Join us on October 10th from 6-8pm at Regal Cinemas MacArthur Center! We will be hosting a free preview screening of Ken Burns’ powerful documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, followed by an engaging panel discussion.

When: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Regal Cinemas at McArthur Mall in Norfolk

Watch the trailer here.

Reserve your FREE seat here.

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health is delighted to announce that its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has been awarded the prestigious USDA 2024 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for Exemplary Breastfeeding Support and Practices.

This award is given to WIC programs that exhibit a strong commitment to improving breastfeeding practices and providing high-quality support services. Norfolk WIC was awarded one of only two WIC Gold Awards in Virginia.

In celebration of this significant accomplishment and to honor National Breastfeeding Month, Norfolk WIC invites you to a special event on August 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the WIC Park Place office located at 606 W 29th St, Norfolk, VA 23508.

This event is designed to support and celebrate the journey of breastfeeding. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with lactation professionals, gain valuable breastfeeding education, and access a variety of resources for pregnancy and lactation. There will also be exciting giveaways and much more!

Event Details:
Date: August 30th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: WIC Park Place Office, 606 W 29th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
RSVP: Click to Register (FREE)

“This event is a great way to bring our community together to celebrate and support breastfeeding,” said Denise Williams of Norfolk WIC. “We are committed to providing the necessary resources and education to help parents on their breastfeeding journey.”

Join us for a day of learning, support, and celebration. Norfolk WIC is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of mothers and children through education and resources.

For more information about the USDA Gold Breastfeeding Award, National Breastfeeding Month event, or the Norfolk WIC Program’s breastfeeding support services, please visit NorfolkPublicHealth.com, call (757) 683-2792 or email norfolkwic@vdh.gov.

NORFOLK Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health has detected the first West Nile Virus
(WNV) activity of the season in the city of Norfolk. One mosquito sample has tested positive for West
Nile virus. The sample was collected at the Cedar Grove Cemetery located at 238 East Princess Anne
Road. The Division of Vector Control is conducting mosquito control operations in the adjacent area,
including treatment of standing water. Fogging operations will be conducted when weather permits, as
well as additional surveillance activities.

West Nile Virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected
when they feed on infected birds, and then spread WNV to people and animals by biting them. Most
people infected by WNV do not have any symptoms. When WNV develops into illness, symptoms can
include a mild fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, or diarrhea. Serious illness is rare, but more
severe symptoms can occur including high fever, severe headache, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck,
muscle weakness, confusion, disorientation, paralysis, seizures, or coma. Death occurs in about 10% of
persons with serious illness.

Residents are advised to take these preventive steps to help protect themselves and their families from
mosquito-borne illnesses:

• Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents when outdoors in mosquito-infested areas.
Always ensure that you follow directions on the label.
• Wear clothing that is long, light, and loose.
• Home doors and windows should be well-screened to prevent entry of mosquitoes.
• It is important to eliminate mosquito breeding sites from yards by removing old tires, buckets,
tubs, toys, and other items that hold rainwater. Dump ornamental containers (e.g., bird baths) on
a weekly basis, or use mosquito larvicide pellets or dunks periodically to treat larger containers
(e.g., ornamental ponds, stagnant swimming pools).
• Clean roof gutters and downspout screens.

Residents may report concerns about mosquitoes to Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510 or online at MyNorfolk.org.

For additional information pertaining to mosquito control and surveillance measures, visit our webpage at:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/norfolk/vector-control/ or call the Vector Control Division at (757) 683-2840,
weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(NORFOLK, Va.)– The Norfolk Department of Public Health has now lifted the Swimming Advisory posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 for Captain’s Quarters Park in Ocean View. Re-sampling of the water at this location has determined that levels of enterococci organisms are within State Water Quality Standards. All posted advisory signs are being removed.

For further information, call the Environmental Health Division, Norfolk Department of Public Health, at 757-683-2712. For information about the Virginia Department of Health’s Beach Monitoring Program, current swimming advisory maps, and helpful tips about recreational water safety, please visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/beach-monitoring/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: July 23, 2024

Media Contact: Marcia Snyder Norfolk Health Department, Environmental Health Supervisor Marcia.Snyder@vdh.virginia.gov

757-406-0282 Swimming Advisory Issued Captain’s Quarters Park in Norfolk

(NORFOLK, Va.) – The Norfolk Department of Public Health has issued a Swimming Advisory for Captain’s Quarters Park in Ocean View. Water testing conducted yesterday revealed enterococci bacteria levels at this site exceeding State Water Quality Standards. Signs have been posted to alert the public of this advisory. Health officials will continue testing beach water and will remove posted signs and notify the public when the bacteria levels decrease to meet state standards.

The Environmental Health Division of the Norfolk Department of Public Health samples Ocean View beach water on a weekly basis, during the swimming season, from late-May through mid-September. Enterococci bacteria are a group of indicator organisms used to determine the extent of fecal contamination in recreational waters.

While enterococci bacteria do not generally cause illness, scientific studies indicate that their presence is closely correlated to the presence of other disease-causing organisms. People swimming or playing in waters with bacteria levels higher than the state standards have an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal illness.

For further information, call the Environmental Health Division, Norfolk Department of Public Health, at 757-683-2712. For information about the Virginia Department of Health’s Beach Monitoring Program, current swimming advisory maps, and helpful tips about recreational water safety, please visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/beach-monitoring/

The Norfolk Department of Public Health has now lifted all nine Swimming Advisories posted on Tuesday, July 2, 2024: East Community Beach, 5th Bay, Capeview, North Community Beach, Ocean View Park, Sarah Contant, 10th View, 13th View, and Captain’s Quarters. Re-sampling of the water at these locations has determined that levels of enterococci organisms are within State Water Quality Standards. All posted advisory signs are being removed from these locations.