Central Shenandoah Health District
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Good Health & Well-Being -- SDG #3
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Reduced Inequalities-- SDG #10
Who We Are
The Central Shenandoah Health District is one of thirty five health districts under the Virginia Department of Health. It is comprised of seven health departments that serve the counties of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge and Rockingham along with the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro. Our local health departments provide numerous services to approximately 293,000 citizens.
What We Do
Free Services
- Nutritional counseling for WIC clients
- Long-term screening and services for nursing home and in-home care (in partnership with the Department of Social Services)
- School required immunizations for school aged children
- Investigation of animal bites/rabies control
- Permitting of sewage disposal system repairs
- Health education on Harm Reduction for smoking, vaping, and substance use
- Health education on Maternal/Child Health topics such as Safe Sleep, Car Seat usage, and Post Partum care
- Community engagement and community health education
Flat Fee Services
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of rabies
- Overseas travel immunization (administrative fees may apply)
- TB Screening and Testing
- Sewage disposal and well permits
- Restaurant and tourist establishment permits
- Birth and death certificates
Sliding Fee Services
- STI Testing
- Adult and childhood immunizations
- School physicals (for school entry, NOT sports)
- TB treatment
Details
| (540) 332-7830 ext. 316 | |
| katherine.medina@vdh.virginia.gov | |
| Katherine Medina | |
| Population Health Community Coordinator | |
| https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-shenandoah/ |
