Piedmont Community Health Coalition

04/01/2026

Awareness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At STEPS, Inc., we stand with survivors and believe in creating safe, supportive communities where everyone can thrive.

This month, and every month, we are committed to raising awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and ensuring individuals and families know they are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available through Madeline’s House and other local resources. 💜

Together, we can continue to listen, learn, and work toward a safer future for all.

01/28/2026

FYI

Each year, communities across the nation conduct a one-night Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness. This count helps determine federal funding for local homeless programs, plan services based on community needs, measure progress in reducing homelessness, and identify strengths and gaps in the current homelessness assistance system.

This year, our Point-in-Time Count will take place on Thursday, January 28th, 2026. Anyone who is homeless on this night with no place to stay should be counted and offered help.

At any time, whether on the night of the count or at any point during the year, individuals experiencing homelessness can call the STEPS Homeless Housing Line at 1-855-955-5501 for assistance with emergency shelter. Our region includes Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties.

If you are experiencing homelessness and need help, call 1-855-955-5501.

01/25/2026

Sending love to all of the Heart of Virginia! How wow is that?

01/23/2026

Be aware! Plug in to learn!

🌨️Winter Storm Fern is approaching—stay informed and help others do the same.
Sign up for the Farmville–Prince Edward Emergency Alert System to get real-time updates on weather, road closures, power outages and more—sent directly to your phone, email or text.

▪️Sign up here: https://b2c-auth.everbridge.net/ebs-ucas/login
▪️Already signed up? Share this with friends, family and neighbors so they can stay safe, too.
▪️We will also provide updates on our Winter Storm Fern webpage: https://www.co.prince-edward.va.us/Departments/Emergency-Management/Winter-Storm-Fern-Preparation


📸: Burruss Farmscapes

10/25/2025

For you Mama's!

👶 Got a little one on the way? It’s never too early to join our school family! We have spots available and would love to be part of your journey as your family grows. Preparing for your baby while juggling life can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help every step of the way! 💗

✅ Apply today to reserve your spot and connect with the support you need before your baby arrives!

👉 Visit www.stepsheadstart.com or scan the QR code to get started!

10/17/2025

Wow.

10/15/2025

✨🙏🏼✨

Are you grieving a loss - whether recent or of long-standing? You may be dreading the approach of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Everyone else seems joyful, but your grief weighs so heavily.

You need "Surviving the Holidays"! This is a program that has helped many people over the years, with a combination of in-person fellowship and compassionate advice.

The program will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 to noon at Farmville UMC, 212 High Street. Please call the church at (434) 396-4686 to register. The program is free; refreshments will be offered.

07/16/2025

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07/14/2025

Interesting

Around the same time oncologists were investigating why so many patients were experiencing severe allergic reactions to the cancer drug cetuximab, allergists were noticing a rise in cases of an unusual red meat allergy—now known as alpha-gal syndrome.

Thomas Platts-Mills of the University of Virginia helped connect the dots, ultimately linking both medical mysteries to the same culprit.

Find out what they learned: https://bit.ly/40GyDAb

07/14/2025

About time!⏰👏🏻

Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.

06/24/2025

Good info! Stay safe everyone!✨🙏🏻

Heat affects everyone, but did you know some medications cause patients to have a higher intolerance to heat?

Be sure to increase hydration and decrease full exposure to sun if your medication is on the list.

06/20/2025

Lead exposure is important.

How can you tell if a child has been exposed to lead? Janine Kerr from the Virginia Department of Health joined RHV to discuss resources to address lead poisoning. - Resources: VDHChildhood Lead Po