VDH Commissioner

📣Calling Community Health Workers in Virginia! 📣 VDH is conducting a 15-minute survey for anyone in Virginia who works in the role of a CHW, even if their title is different. Please take this survey by May 22, 2026. redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys…

Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in Virginia. B.E.F.A.S.T. is a helpful way to recognize signs of a stroke: Balance loss. Eyesight changes. Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech difficulty. Time to call 9-1-1.

VDH is proud to award the 2026 Nurse of the Year Heather Williams, with the Arlington County Department of Human Services. Congratulations Heather! Thank you for your contributions to nursing and public health! #NationalNursesWeek

May is #HepatitisAwarenessMonth. Learn more about the common types of viral hepatitis, how to protect yourself, testing, and treatment. ow.ly/nyzo50YWHTx

Careen Rogers, with the West Piedmont Health District, says her nursing superpower is bringing the frontline insight of an immunization expert and public health nurse into the field of epidemiology! Read the graphic for her full quote. #NationalNursesWeek #WhatsYourSuperpower

VDH is monitoring the hantavirus situation closely and has been in active communication with our federal partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At this time, we believe the risk to the general public to be low. Read more at ow.ly/rw6y50YWxcA

Yesterday, I spoke with @VDHGov 's Office of Epidemiology during their annual meeting. This office spans the full continuum of infectious disease work - surveillance & prevention, investigation & mitigation. Grateful for their commitment & the reminder of why their work matters.

To celebrate #PublicServiceWeek, @VDHCommissioner and members of VDH’s senior leadership team joined staff from the Office of Vital Records to provide vital records to people experiencing homelessness. This partnership has served 3,162 clients since November 2024!

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is a good reminder to get ready for hurricane season. ✅Develop an evacuation plan ✅Assemble disaster supplies ✅Check on your insurance ✅Create a communication plan ✅Strengthen your home Read more tips at ow.ly/qyGY50YW0NT

VDH thanks all of the dedicated nursing staff that make a difference in our patients’ lives each day. #NationalNursesWeek

Public health nurses define what it means to show up for community, from clinical care to program management to epidemiology. This National Nurses Week, I'm proud to celebrate the @vdhgov nurses who show up for communities across VA every day. #NationalNursesWeek #PublicHealth

Drinking Water Week recognizes role clean, reliable drinking water plays in our lives. We also celebrate the dedicated water professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of our drinking water systems. Read more at ow.ly/T6IG50YUtAu

The Virginia Department of Health has announced the launch of the first-ever Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program, marking a major step forward in strengthening care for Virginia families before, during, and after childbirth. Read more at ow.ly/NAI550YRaAs

Last week @VDH Commissioner Cameron Webb sat down with @Sentara Health's director of Health Equity and the host of @WTKR3 's Healthy Dude podcast to discuss priority issues for VDH. You can listen to the full episode at ow.ly/ZXUu50YRfvu

Syphilis rates increased among men in Virginia by 58% between 2020 and 2024. Learn more about syphilis and other common STIs, how to prevent them, and how they’re treated. vdh.virginia.gov/disease-preven…

Yesterday my son & I joined the @vdhgov family for #TakeYourChildToWorkDay. They saw public health up close & finished on the Capitol steps with Gov. @abigailspanberger & other state agency families. There's something powerful about letting our kids see public service in action.

Looking for free or low-cost HIV or STI testing? Visit our testing page and learn more about testing in Virginia. vdh.virginia.gov/disease-preven…

@VDHCommissioner Dr. Cameron Webb is meeting Virginians where they are making sure every community has access to trusted health information. Today he covered #MinorityHealth, #Black Maternal Health, #Ticks and #HeatStroke. #WTKR #WAVY#13NewsNow

Last week, Virginia experienced unusually high temperatures. 🥵 We tracked higher than usual heat-related illness emergency visits and EMS calls. Next time we see temperatures on the rise, remember to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

As temperatures warm up and Virginians start to spend more time outside, we want to raise awareness about ticks. Learn more about the ticks in Virginia that bite people, diseases that tick bites can cause, and how to prevent them at vdh.virginia.gov/ticks.