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The Louisa County Health Departments are moving this month! The two health departments will merge into one building at 101 Woolfolk Ave, Louisa VA 23093. Louisa County Health Department (LCHD) clinical operations and Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) offices will be in Suite 202; environmental health and vital records services will be in Suite 203. LCHD was in this building years ago and is coming back to the newly renovated space, ensuring all health department operations are in one location and convenient to the public.
In-person Louisa County Health Department services will close temporarily during the building moves. Office moves begin on Friday, December 1, with services impacted as follows:
- WIC will be closed Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 10. In-person WIC services will resume at the new site (Suite 202) on Monday, December 11.
- Clinical services will be closed starting Tuesday, November 28. Clinics will resume at the end of December by appointment only.
- Environmental health and vital records will be closed Thursday, November 30 through Tuesday, December 5. In-person services will resume at the new site (Suite 203) on Wednesday, December 6.
Learn more about the LCHD move in our recent announcement.
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We are so excited for our Community Health Workers' events this month! Each CHW has partnered with local organization(s) serving kids in need to host toy drives in each part of the District. In addition to boxes that have been collecting toys, each CHW will host a special drop off event, where free COVID-19 tests will also be available!
Visit the CHW webpage for more information, drop off locations, and flyers for each event in English and Spanish. We will only accept new and unopened toys.
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Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day, a day of solidarity and remembrance for people around the world affected by HIV. This day highlights the lived experience of those living with HIV, remembers those we lost, and encourages people to stand together in the fight against HIV.
Today and everyday, BRHD is here to support everyone looking our for their sexual health. Learn more about our sexual health services by visiting our website.
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Get Equipped: Free Naloxone in BRHD | |
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Naloxone is a nasal spray used to treat opioid overdoses in an emergency. As most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed specifically for first responders and any family, friends, or bystanders without medical training who may encounter an overdose.
Each month, BRHD hosts free naloxone trainings where individuals are trained on how to identify an overdose and properly administer naloxone. In addition to receiving free naloxone, community members can pick up rapid in-home HIV test kits, condoms, lube, and other health-related supplies at no cost.
For a full list of BRHD Narcan distribution events, visit our website or call 434-484-0255.
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Another Community Health Worker Course
is Coming to PVCC
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Transform your passion for supporting health and wellness in your community and become a Community Health Worker! Learn the foundations of community health, outreach, advocacy, and health promotion during our 16-week course offered through PVCC. College credit and full scholarships are available. Class meets online Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM from January 8 through May 6, 2024 and will be available in English only. Interested? BRHD has scholarships available for students taking the CHW course that covers the full cost of tuition! Apply for a scholarship here by December 29, 2023. Scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition. In addition to the full scholarships, recipients may also be eligible for an iPad and gift card incentive to assist in alleviating any barriers to completing the course.
If you are interested in a scholarship, you must apply for it before enrolling in the course. If you are not interested in a scholarship, you can go directly through PVCC to register and enroll in course HLT 193. Email Jennifer Reilly at BRHD with any questions on the scholarship, PVCC admission, or course enrollment.
| Infant Safety Class in January 2024 | |
BRHD’s Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program is back to host another in-person comprehensive Infant Safety Class! This class is free and open to any new or expecting parents, grandparents, family members, or others who may be caring for newborns in our District. It will cover a variety of topics, including:
- Safe medication storage
- Choking hazard prevention
- Room-by-room home baby proofing
- American Heart Association (AHA) Friends & Family CPR (non-certification)
- Local and national resources
This event will take place on Saturday, January 13 from 10:00AM-12:00PM inside the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville). Enter through Door #3. Pre-registration is required- fill out the Infant Safety Class Registration Form to RSVP. For any questions, contact Maternal and Child Health Program Coordinator Diane Sampson.
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