A New Vaccine Site:
J. Crew in Fashion Square Mall
Beginning Monday, June 28, the BRHD Vaccine Clinic at Fashion Square Mall will be located in the former J. Crew retail location, located in the main portion of the mall between JCPenney and Belk.

This move allows BRHD to continue offering vaccines at a centralized location while focusing efforts on our mobile health unit and homebound vaccine programs.

Since its opening on March 23, 2021, we've administered over 32,000 vaccines at JCPenney! We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to those who helped us launch this mass vaccination site: Richard Hewitt, the owner of the former JCPenney space, Tim Slagle with Seminole Trail Properties, Albemarle County, and the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center. We are grateful for our community partners who are committed to COVID-19 vaccine efforts.

The J.Crew Vaccination Site will be open the following days and allow for walk-ins and scheduled appointments for those individuals 12+:

Monday: 3:00-7:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday: 3:00-7:00pm

To schedule a vaccine at our new J.Crew location or to find a BRHD clinic near you, call our BRHD Hotline, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm: 434-972-6261.
Need A Copy of your Vaccination Records?
Looking for a copy of your vaccine records? It is easier now than ever to request an official copy from the Virginia Department of Health.

Simply head to vaccinate.virginia.gov and scroll down to the "Need a Copy of Your Vaccination Record?" box. From there, enter your information and submit your request. The turnaround time depends highly on the number of requests at any given time, so it is advised to make your request at least a week before your documentation is required.
Public Health Appreciation Night
This week, the Blue Ridge Health District and Charlottesville Tom Sox hosted Public Health Appreciation Night at Crutchfield Park. It was a beautiful night to recognize all of our amazing health workers throughout the District and thank them for their dedication to the health of our community.

Ryan McCay, BRHD Incident Commander, threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and Davina Jackson, BRHD Case Investigator, wowed the crowd with her rendition of the National Anthem. Several of our own BRHD staff were joined by pediatricians, nurses, administrative staff, and other public health workers and their families for a night at the ball game. Best of all, the Charlottesville Tom Sox celebrated by bringing home a 3-1 win over the Covington Lumberjacks!
Vaccination + Testing Clinics
VACCINATION
Looking for a vaccine in the next month? Here are just a few of our BRHD clinics happening. You can call our BRHD Hotline at 434-972-6261 to request a homebound vaccine, as well as to learn more about any of our pop-up events.

Mobile Health Unit Vaccination Walk-Up Events

June 26 – 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Fluvanna High School, 1918 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy (Pfizer and J&J)

June 26 – 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Mineral Baptist Church-Drive Through Clinic, 51 Louisa Ave, Mineral (J&J)

June 27 – 4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Tonsler Park, 500 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville (Pfizer and J&J)

June 28 – 3:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
J. Crew, Fashion Square Mall, Charlottesville (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J)

June 29 – 9:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.
Mudhouse on 10th Street, Charlottesville (Pfizer and J&J)

June 29 – 4:30 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Fluvanna High School, 1918 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra (Pfizer and J&J)

June 30 – 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Hearthwood Neighborhood, Michie Drive, Charlottesville (Pfizer and J&J)

July 1– 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Nelson Community Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston (Pfizer and J&J)

July 1 – 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m..
Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave., Charlottesville (Pfizer and J&J)


TESTING
BRHD and UVA Health continue to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Each event will have the capacity to test 200 persons: 100 pre-registered clients and 100 walk-ins.
 
For a complete list of free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events in June + July, visit the BRHD website.

MONDAY, June 28, from 6:00-7:30pm - hosted by UVA Health
  • Church of the Incarnation, 1465 Incarnation Dr., Charlottesville
  • No appointments needed
 
TUESDAY, June 29, from 5:30-7:00pm - hosted by UVA Health
  • Mount Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave. Charlottesville
  • No appointments needed
Meet the BRHD Team
Each week, we will introduce you to one of our Health District Heroes so you can get to know the people working to keep you safe and healthy every day.
This week, meet Ana Zuniga, a COVID-19 Contact Tracer for the District!

How long have you worked at BRHD?
10 months

What does your job include?
As a Contact Tracer, my job is to speak with people who have been exposed to COVID-19 and educate them on their risks and how to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infection to others. I also inform them of the many resources in our area to help them stay healthy.

Who are you outside of BRHD?
I am a mother of three children and I love going out with them to the park for dinner and shopping. My favorite hobby is watching movies, but I also enjoy a good cup of coffee, and I love being able to help my community in volunteer work.
Remember, vaccination is only one tool to end the pandemic. We need to use them all in order to return to normal day-to-day activities. Continue to wear face masks if you're not fully vaccinated (2 weeks since 2nd dose of Pfizer/Moderna), maintain physical distance, wash hands frequently and properly, and limit indoor social gatherings with those who are unvaccinated.