COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for July & August

BRHD’s COVID-19 Vaccine schedule for July and August is now available! We will continue to offer Moderna vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and up. All clinics will take place inside the health departments. Vaccinations are by appointment only. No walk-ins are available. Schedule an appointment by calling the health department. 

July & August COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule

• Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department 
• Wednesday, July 19 & 26 | Wednesday, August 9, 23, & 30 
• Call 434-972-6269 to schedule 
• Fluvanna County Health Department 
• Tuesday, August 8 
• Call 434-591-1960 to schedule 
• Greene County Health Department 
• Monday, July 17 | Tuesday, August 1 | Friday, August 4 
• Call 434-985-2262 to schedule 
• Louisa County Health Department 
• Wednesday, July 1 | Wednesday, August 16 
• Call 540-967-3703 to schedule 
• Nelson County Health Department 
• Tuesday, July 18 | Tuesday, August 15 
• Call 434-263-8315 to schedule

Visit our COVID-19 Vaccination webpage for more information about our clinics. 

BRHD and PVCC Partner to Offer a Course in Community Health Work

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) have partnered to offer a for-credit Community Health Worker (CHW) course during the Fall 2023 semester. Participants will enroll as students at PVCC, receive college credit, learn foundational concepts in community health and health promotion, practice (and share) outreach and advocacy skills, and connect directly with local agencies and services. This is a great opportunity for community members interested in becoming Community Health Workers and for current employees that work as CHWs, outreach workers, navigators, peer support specialists, or in other roles that regularly refer clients to community resources and services. 

The scholarship application can be found here and additional information on the course can be found here. Visit PVCC.edu for information on Fall 2023 semester enrollment. Any additional questions can be directed to BRHD’s Public Engagement Manager, Tia Waters.

Two Resources to Quit Tobacco

Grant Opportunity for Colleges and Universities! 

The Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program is offering grants of up to $20,000 for colleges and universities to support the adoption and implementation of a 100% tobacco/vape-free campus policy. Student engagement is the heart of the grant. Grantees of the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program will select two to four student leaders to create events and activities that educate and engage the campus community on the need for a 100% tobacco/vape-free policy. Additional grant elements focus on assessment, cessation, and policy change. Grantees will receive guidance through webinars, in-person training, one-on-one consultations, and evidence-based cessation programs. Students working as part of this grant will gain leadership, program planning, and policy skills.

For more information, including the grant guidelines, link to the online application, and informational webinar registration, visit The Truth Initiative’s website. Please direct questions to Vera Kuma. The deadline to apply is October 12, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET.

Tobacco Free Tuesdays

This week, the Virginia Tobacco Control Program is hosting a special Tobacco Free Tuesdays session. Kyle Girone, an Epidemiologist with the VDH Tobacco Control Program, and Marge White, Deputy Director of VFHY will be speaking and answering questions about tobacco use in Virginia.  

These sessions are great resources to learn more about quitting tobacco and nicotine! You can find more information and other resources at the Virginia Tobacco Control Program website and the Quit Now Virginia website.

Free HIV & Hepatitis C Testing at On Our Own

Has it been a while since your last HIV or Hepatitis C test? Our HIV Services Team can help with that!  



Join us for free HIV and Hep C testing on Friday, July 28 from 2:00-4:30pm at On Our Own of Charlottesville (123 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Va 22903).  

Can’t make it but want to learn more about free testing resources? Call us at 424-989-3292. 

Summer Pet Safety

As the summer months have us feeling the heat, remember that your pets are feeling it too! Use these hot weather tips to keep your pets safe and cool:  

• Never leave pets in the car, even with the windows cracked or rolled down 
• Make sure pets have access to plenty of water & shady places when outdoors 
• Keep paws off hot pavement 
• Remember: Test sidewalks with your hand. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s probably too hot for your pet! 
• Avoid exercising with your pet outside on extremely hot days 
• Know the signs of heat stroke 

Visit the ASPCA’s website to learn more about how to help your animals beat the heat!