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Virginia Department of Health
Government Administration
Richmond, VA 21,222 followers
About us
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, to educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and to track disease outbreaks in Virginia.
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http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
External link for Virginia Department of Health
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1908
- Specialties
- Public Health
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Employees at Virginia Department of Health
Updates
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We're #hiring a new Deputy Chief Medical Examiner - ME068 in Richmond, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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🏡 Did you know? Regular septic system maintenance helps prevent backups and protects our environment. Celebrate #SepicSmartWeek by learning how to keep your system running smoothly at https://ow.ly/2cxm50T42Mh
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The first ladies of Virginia and New Jersey, Suzanne Youngkin and Tammy Murphy, teamed up to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. Check out their op-ed on the impact of fentanyl and what organizations in VA and NJ are doing to help: https://lnkd.in/eE26Ejey #ItOnlyTakesOne
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Public health labs are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system. This Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month, we’re giving a big thank you to the lab staff at Virginia Department of General Services who work tirelessly to protect us from health threats like the flu, rabies and more! #ThanksPHLabs
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With #pertussis cases on the rise, health care providers should be vigilant and test patients with compatible cough illness. Be sure to use a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab when testing suspected cases.
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We're #hiring a new Forensic Autopsy Technician - Tidewater District - 00632 in Norfolk, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an uncommon but serious neurologic condition. Clinicians should consider AFM in patients with flaccid limb weakness, especially during late summer or early fall when AFM cases tend to increase. Learn more about AFM and pathogen detection at https://ow.ly/tbTw50T6NHO
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Get Ready for Flu Day is tomorrow! Talk to your healthcare provider about getting your yearly flu vaccine to protect yourself and others. Learn more about flu prevention in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/KxUy50T38s2 #FluSeason