VDH is excited to announce the new location for our Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The 281,425-square-foot facility will be shared with @VAForensicSci to improve efficiency and collaboration.
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- Men, take time for your health! ✅Check your blood pressure and get regular health checkups ✅ Talk to a friend, family member or doctor about your health goals ✅ Stay active ✅ Get enough sleep ✅ Limit your alcohol intake #MensHealth #StayActive #HealthyLifestyle
- Quitting is a journey. We can help. Visit QuitNowVirginia.org, or call 1-800-Quit Now if you are a current smoker or nicotine user. #QuitSmoking #QuitNow #MensHealth
- June is Men’s Health Month. VDH encourages men to take time for their health. Start today. Even small changes can help you feel better and stay healthy. Learn more at vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/06/1… #MensHealth
- Va Dept of Health reposted
Cooling Assistance is a program designed to help keep vulnerable Fairfax County residents cool during the summer months. Applications for Cooling Assistance will be accepted from June 15 - August 15. For details, visit: fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices…
- #BeatTheHeat by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat to prevent dehydration. Make sure you drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, heat stroke & more. #SummerSafety
- #BeatTheHeat tip: Stay inside with air conditioning. No AC? Enter your zip code at vdh.virginia.gov/cooling to find cooling-off centers near you!
- Noticing memory changes? Brain health matters at every age—and you are not alone. Learn more and start the conversation today: 🔗 vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health #HealthyBrainVA #BrainHealthAwareness #HealthyAging #DementiaAwareness #TalkToYourDoctor #VDH
- NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Temperatures can rise up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! #BeatTheHeat #HeatSafety Learn more: cdc.gov/heat-health/ab…
- Whether you’re attending a #WorldCup match or your child’s local tournament, make sure to stay cool and be prepared for the weather. 🌞 ⚽ Remember to: ✅Drink plenty of water ✅Wear lightweight clothing ✅Use sunscreen ✅Check the weather forecast
- Virginia has one active measles outbreak in Buckingham County. VDH is working to identify additional cases, connect people to testing and care, and vaccination. People who are not vaccinated should avoid large gatherings or crowded events. Read more at vdh.virginia.gov/measles
- Brain health starts long before symptoms appear. 🧠 Prioritize sleep 🥗 Nourish your body 🚶 Stay physically active 💬 Stay socially connected ❤️ Manage chronic conditions 🔗 vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health #HealthyBrainVA #HealthyAging #DementiaAwareness #VDH
- Are you traveling for the #WorldCup? Check out CDC’s tips for #soccer fans to stay safe and healthy while traveling this summer. cdc.gov/soccer/index.h… #fwc26
