Blue Ridge Health District - BRHD

30/07/2025

To***co usage remains the most preventable cause of death and disease. Quit Now Virginia provides free services to help you quit tobacco/ni****ne use. Learn more in this month's Health Whys.

28/07/2025

We're so grateful for VPM's collaboration on these exciting new additions! Each health department’s WIC waiting room will feature:

📺 A smart TV running a 2-hour loop of beloved PBS characters and early brain development messaging in English & Spanish
🎨 New framed artwork
📒 Sesame Street “Eat Well Anytime, Anywhere” booklets

Read the article to learn more!

Take a look: VPM provides early learning resources for Charlottesville area WIC offices VPM | By Danny Nokes Published July 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email 1 of 7  — _Z7A6497.jpg The VPM and Charlottesville Blue Ridge Health District teams gather after installation of WI...

25/07/2025

Check out the cooling centers open in Charlottesville!

Due to dangerously high temperatures expected this weekend, the City of Charlottesville is opening several cooling centers to help residents stay safe:

City & Community Locations:

📍Key Recreation Center (800 E Market St):
🕒12–9 PM Monday–Thursday, 12–11 PM Friday, 1–6 PM Saturday & Sunday

📍Tonsler Recreation Center (501 Cherry Ave):
🕒12–8 PM Monday–Friday, 12–6 PM Saturday, Closed Sunday

📍Jefferson-Madison Regional Library – Central Branch (201 E Market St):
🕒9 AM–9 PM Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–5 PM Friday & Saturday, Closed Sunday

📍The Haven (112 W Market St):
🕒7 AM–12 PM & 1–5 PM Monday–Friday, 7 AM–12 PM Saturday & Sunday

📍Salvation Army (207 Ridge St):
🕒10 AM–3 PM Daily

University of Virginia Libraries (Open to the Public):

📍Brown Science & Engineering Library (291 McCormick Rd):
🕒9 AM - 6 PM Friday, 1 PM - 5 PM Saturday, 1 PM - 8 PM Sunday.

📍Clemons Library (164 McCormick Rd):
🕒9 AM - 6 PM Friday, 1 PM - 5 PM Saturday, 1 PM - 8 PM Sunday

📍Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library (170 McCormick Rd):
🕒9 AM - 5 PM Friday, 12 PM - 4 PM Saturday, Closed Sunday

📍Shannon Library (160 McCormick Rd):
🕒9 AM - 6 PM Friday, 1 PM - 5 PM Saturday, 1 PM - 8 PM Sunday

See full hours: https://library.virginia.edu/hours

The following community centers in County of Albemarle will be open as well:

📍Greenwood Community Center (865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932):
🕒9 AM - 6 PM Friday

📍Yancey Community Center (7625 Porters Road, Esmont, VA 22937)
🕒9 AM - 6 PM Friday & Saturday

Heat safety reminders:

☀️Drink plenty of fluids (avoid alcohol & sugary drinks).
☀️Limit outdoor activity to early morning or evening.
☀️Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.
☀️NEVER leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car.

Stay cool, Charlottesville!

Read more here >> https://www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2251

25/07/2025

Check out the cooking centers open in Albemarle County!

** Cooling Centers for Saturday, July 26th **

Cooling Centers locations open on Saturday, July 26th, 9 am - 6 pm.

- Yancey Community Center at 7625 Porters Road in Esmont
- Greenwood Community Center at 865 Greenwood Road in Crozet

In conjunction with the cooling centers, the County Office Building at 1600 5th Street will be open to the public, along with County Libraries.

Additionally, Albemarle County is waiving fees for public swimming beaches on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Cool off at Chris Greene Lake Park, Mint Springs Valley Park, or Walnut Creek Park from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Albemarle County will open Cooling Centers Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9 am - 6 pm to provide relief from the extreme heat.

Additionally, Albemarle County is waiving entrance fees for public swimming beaches Friday and Saturday. Cool off at Chris Greene Lake Park, Mint Springs Valley Park, or Walnut Creek Park from 10 am to 6 pm.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.albemarle.org/Home/Components/News/News/1177/1681?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvUAhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMbWcwbTVWNHBvNWZMb0lTAR44daX73voJ1EdVKtPlZLDMOSF9JJlLoqIRXx5xHFkJ8ZNAkSr15rAKwqFq2w_aem_4wlCh3Jpixk1zXNzuLThzg&widgetId=2402 #!/

23/07/2025

New baby in the house? Or expecting one soon? We've got just what you need!

BRHD's Free Infant Safety Class teaches families how to prepare themselves and their environments for a new baby. We cover a variety of infant safety-related topics, including:
💊 Medication safety
💓 Friends & family CPR (non-certified)
🍭 Choking hazard prevention
🏠 Room-by-room home baby proofing
📍 Local resources

Our next class will take place on Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM to 12 PM inside the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (enter at Door #3).

Pre-registration is required. Fill out the form to RSVP & save your spot: https://forms.office.com/g/zj6Qg4jrvK. Questions? Call Diane Sampson at 434-972-6241.

23/07/2025

Mark your calendars - the Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program will be back this fall!

Starting September 24, this six week class will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 PM through October 29. This program is free and open to anyone living in the Blue Ridge Health District (including the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, & Nelson).

From free ni****ne replacement therapies (NRT) to acupuncture and nutrition education, this class has a variety of strategies to help you find what works best! You'll also get to hear from former smokers/ni****ne users who have successfully quit and want to help others do the same.

Not quite ready to quit yet? You're still invited to join! Even if you're not 100% ready to quit, this class can help you learn more about what quitting looks and feels like so you're better prepared for your next attempt.

To join, email instructor Scott Mein at scottrmein@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

23/07/2025

Is it really a Saturday during summer if we didn’t attend a health fair?? 🤔 We’re not sure, but we definitely had a great time in Louisa County at Temple of Deliverance’s Community Day last weekend! 🤩

18/07/2025

Es probable que su [pre]adolescente tenga cubiertas sus necesidades del primer día de clases 👗¿Qué tal sus vacunas requeridas por la escuela? 🧐

Si a su hijo le faltan las vacunas que necesita para la escuela, ¡no se estrese! Las Clínicas de vacunación de BRHD para el regreso a la escuela comienzan la próxima semana 🎉

Qué: Vacunas requeridas por la escuela (Tdap, VPH, meningocócico)
Quién: Estudiantes de 7.° y 12.° grado
Cuándo/Dónde: ¡Revise los horarios de abajo!

¿No puede en ninguna de las fechas enumeradas? ¡Está bien! Organizamos clínicas de vacunación mensuales en cada una de las ubicaciones de nuestros departamentos de salud. ¡Llámenos y lo ayudaremos a programar una cita!

Para más información, visite nuestra página web de vacunas para el regreso a la escuela: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/immunizations/schoolvaccines/.

18/07/2025

Your [pre]/teen probably has their first day of school fit covered 👗 How about their school-required immunizations? 🧐

If your child is missing the vaccines they need for school, don't stress! BRHD's Back to School Immunization Clinics start next week 🎉

What: School-required vaccines (Tdap, HPV, Meningococcal)
Who: Rising 7th & 12th Graders
When/Where: Check out the schedule below!

Can’t make any of the listed dates? That’s okay! We host monthly immunization clinics at each of our health department locations. Give us a call and we'll help you schedule an appointment!

For more info, visit our Back to School Immunizations webpage: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/immunizations/schoolvaccines/.

14/07/2025

Heavy rain 🌧 = standing water 💧 = mosquito breeding bonanza 🦟

Because mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, heavy rain can provide ideal breeding conditions. Removing still water is key to controlling the mosquito population. Remember these x3 T's to :

🫗 TIP out stagnant water
🚮 TOSS objects that collect water
🔄 TURN over containers to prevent water from collecting

To learn more mosquito prevention and control, visit cdc.gov/mosquitoes.

14/07/2025

Stop by the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department tomorrow between 4:30 - 6 PM for free STI testing & safer s*x supplies. No ID + no insurance + no stress! See you there👋

14/07/2025

Another year, another awesome Healthy Streets Healthy People event organized by WellAware & Move2Health Equity! 🎉

Want BRHD to table at your event? Email us at BlueRidgeHD@vdh.virginia.gov 📧