Virginia Beach Department of Public Health

Thanks to @vbschools for having our Environmental Health & Workforce Development teams at the XPEDITION: Port of Call Immersion Experience this week! We had a great time speaking to students about rabies safety & some of the services we provide here at VBDPH. See you next year!

Follow these tips for a food-safe #SBLX! 🏈 1⃣Wash hands & surfaces frequently when preparing party food. 2⃣Separate raw meat, poultry, eggs & seafood from other foods. 3⃣Cook food to the right temperature. 4⃣Don't leave food at room temperature for more than 2 hrs. #superbowl

Earlier today, Governor Spanberger released an Executive Order to Declare a State of Emergency due to the winter weather. The most severe impacts of the storm are expected on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25. Read more at ow.ly/F93z50Y1pxJ

⚠️ HEALTH SAFETY ALERT ⚠️ Due to a sewage release, portions of Broad Bay will be closed for shellfish harvesting effective today through Sunday, November 30. Click here for more info & for a map of the affected area ➡️ vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-…

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closing at noon today for an offsite staff meeting. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, June 30. Have a great weekend!

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, June 20.

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Thanks to Alliance of Therapy Dogs for brightening up our Tuesday with a visit from Mr. Sunshine! 🐶🌞 Sunny stopped by as a part of the VBTails program created in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach. You can learn more about it here➡️therapydogs.com

We're celebrating #LabWeek this week and we're delighted to recognize the hard work of our amazing Medical Lab Team! 🥼🧪 Our Lab Team is dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive accurate results & quality care. Thank you for all that you do, ladies! 👏 #LabWeek

Measles can be dangerous, even deadly. It also can be prevented. #GetVaccinated to protect yourself, your family and your community from the spread of measles. If you're unsure of your measles vaccination status, find out here ➡️ vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/v…

Due to ongoing hazardous conditions presented by the snow, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed tomorrow. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, February 24.

Due to the snow, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed on Thursday, February 20. Stay tuned for more information about our status for Friday. Stay safe and warm, #VirginiaBeach! ❄️

Due to the impending winter storm, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed on Wednesday, February 19. Stay tuned for updates regarding our status for Thursday, February 20 as we continue to monitor the weather closely.

Due to icy road conditions around the Pembroke office, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health and its satellite WIC offices will be closed on Thursday, January 23. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, January 24.

UPDATE: Due to hazardous road conditions caused by the snow, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will be closed today.

Due to the potential for snow in our area this evening, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will open at 11 a.m. tomorrow, January 22. Stay warm and safe, #VirginiaBeach! ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health and our satellite WIC clinics will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Stay safe, #VirginiaBeach!

VBDPH will close at noon today & will be closed on Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 2. Happy Thanksgiving, #VirginiaBeach! 🦃🍽

Thanks to our friends at La Casa De La Salud for stopping by and sharing some tips on cultural humility with our staff! We appreciate all the great work you all do to connect our Spanish speaking community with the health resources they need and ensure their voices are heard. 👏

If you are uninsured & seeking medical care, we're here to help. ⚕️🤝 Join us TOMORROW for the Bon Secours Care-A-Van Mobile Health Clinic! 🚌 📍 Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Rd ⏰ 9am - 3pm Call 757-889-5121 to schedule an appointment. See you there!