Central Virginia Health District

Central Virginia Health District logo and "Serving Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. Kerry Gateley, MD, MPH, CPE District Health Director"

We nurture the community's wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future.

The 2023 Annual Report is Here!

The Annual Report gives insight into the health district's accomplishments and sustainable development throughout 2023. This report highlights each of our departments, offices, and how we work together as a district.

Special Public Health News

Are you pregnant or Postpartum up to two years? Join us for our:

FREE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS

Limited spots available. Preference will be given to the first 20 registrants for each 'event', you will receive confirmation of your registration. For all events, check in will start at 5pm, and the event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm.

Amherst County: Monday June 24th, 2024- Second Stage Amherst (194 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521)

Appomattox County: Monday August 5th, 2024- Appomattox Inn and Suites (447 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522)

Bedford County: Monday July 15th, 2024- The Outpost (402 E Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523)

Campbell County: Monday July 22nd, 2024- Campbell County Health Department (116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588)

Lynchburg City: Monday June 10th, 2024- Lynchburg Health Department (307 Alleghany Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501)- Our Lynchburg Event has reached capacity. If you are a Lynchburg resident and would like to be added to our waitlist please indicate so in the comments at the end of the registration. Please understand that singing up for the waitlist does not guarantee you a spot, and that you may be asked to participate in another event location. $25 in travel reimbursement is provided to all participants.

What you get for attending our FREE event:

*FREE drawing for either a HelloBaby Monitor, Frida Baby 4 in 1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub, MOMCOZY S12 Pro Wearable Breastpump, Stroller, or 5 in 1 XL Large Baby Gym and Ball Pit.

*Each participant will receive a catered Chick-Fil-A dinner (children included), travel reimbursement in the form of a Sheetz or Uber gift card, free childcare onsite for children 2+ (children under 2 are welcome, but we ask that they stay with you during the event), freebies, and a $50 PAID onsite focus group opportunity.

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Special Public Health News

Meningitis (MenACWY) Vaccine Clinics

Friday July 19th, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Amherst County Health Department

224 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521

Phone: (434) 946-9408

Appomattox County Health Department

475 Court St, Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone: (434) 352- 2313

Friday August 2nd, 2024

9:30-11:15am

By Appointment Only 

Bedford County Health Department

600 Bedford Ave, Bedford, VA 24523

Phone: (540) 586-7952

Campbell County Health Department

116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588

Phone: (434) 592-9550
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REMINDER!! We have our monthly FREE Rapid Revive Training at all of our county offices this Thursday 5/9/2024 from 12-2pm. 🗓#freetraining #CVHD #AmherstCounty #appomattoxcounty #campbellcounty #Bedfordcounty #narcan ... See MoreSee Less

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May is Mental Health Awarness Month!We want to break the stigma around mental health and promote understanding and support for those struggling.Remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. They impact each other in many ways. Take care of your mental well being.Remember you are not alone. Help is available. #BreakTheStigma ... See MoreSee Less

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There is hope. There is help.Encuentra ayuda. Encuentra esperanzaAre you feeling sad, hopeless, or having thoughts of harming yourself? If so, help isavailable. There is hope.#maternalhealth Learn More: www.vdh.virginia.gov/injury-and-violence-prevention/prevention-of-pregnancy-associated-violent-de... ... See MoreSee Less

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Contact the Central Virginia Health District:

Address: 
307 Alleghany Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501
General Email: 
AskCVHD@vdh.virginia.gov
Email for food inspection/permits, well and septic, and rabies:
LynchburgEH@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone:
434 - 477 - 5900
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