Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District -Serving the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock-

⚠️ Recall Alert: Omnipod® 5 PodsThe FDA is alerting consumers that Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary correction...
03/16/2026

⚠️ Recall Alert: Omnipod® 5 Pods

The FDA is alerting consumers that Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary correction for certain lots of Omnipod® 5 Pods distributed in the U.S.

Some Pods may have a small tear in the internal insulin tubing, which could cause insulin to leak inside the Pod instead of being fully delivered to the body.

🔎 What to do:
Customers can check their lot numbers and request replacement Pods by visiting:
https://www.omnipod.com/check-pods

Learn more from the FDA:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/insulet-initiates-voluntary-medical-device-correction-certain-omnipodr-5-pods-us

😷 Respirator Protection MattersWhether it’s a virus, concrete dust, or an engineered nanoparticle, the type of particle ...
03/16/2026

😷 Respirator Protection Matters

Whether it’s a virus, concrete dust, or an engineered nanoparticle, the type of particle doesn’t change its ability to be filtered. When properly selected and used, NIOSH-approved respirators can help protect workers from a wide range of workplace aerosols.

🔎 Learn how respirators provide protection and how to choose the right one for the job: https://bit.ly/3LVLlXw

Due to deteriorating weather conditions and out of concern for staff safety, all RRHD offices will close today at 1:30 P...
03/16/2026

Due to deteriorating weather conditions and out of concern for staff safety, all RRHD offices will close today at 1:30 PM.

🌪️ Know Where to Go During a Tornado!When a tornado warning is issued, taking shelter in the right location can save liv...
03/16/2026

🌪️ Know Where to Go During a Tornado!

When a tornado warning is issued, taking shelter in the right location can save lives.

✔️ Best options:
➡A basement
➡A small interior room on the lowest floor
➡A room without windows (bathroom, closet, hallway)

❌ Avoid:
➡Top floor rooms
➡Rooms with windows
➡Exterior rooms
➡Being outside — no place outdoors is safe during a tornado

If you have a basement, move there quickly and bring your emergency supply kit.

Being prepared and knowing where to shelter ahead of time can make all the difference when severe weather strikes.

Learn more: weather.gov/tornado

Graphic and information courtesy of the National Weather Service (NWS).

💊 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week | March 15–21The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) is highlighting the ...
03/16/2026

💊 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week | March 15–21

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) is highlighting the importance of overdose prevention by encouraging community members to participate in free REVIVE! training.

🧠 REVIVE! is Virginia’s opioid overdose and naloxone education program. It teaches people to recognize overdose signs and administer naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.

📦 Last year, RRHD distributed 220 free naloxone kits and attended 40+ community events to provide Narcan education and training.

🆓 RRHD provides free naloxone and training for community members, organizations, and businesses.

📧 To schedule a training: AskRRHD@vdh.virginia.gov

03/16/2026

Middle and High School students - get your creativity flowing!

The Take Down To***co Day Contest is upon us & entries are now officially being accepted!!! Let's get creative!

2026 Contest Information
The 2026 Orange County Take Down To***co Contest kicked off on Friday, March 6th and submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 29th. As with the previous events, contest submissions are open to all middle and high school students, in both public and private schools, in Orange County, VA. Middle school students must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades to enter. High school students must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades to enter. Home-schooled students of middle and high school age/grade are also eligible to participate in the contest if they reside in Orange County, VA.

Orange County students are invited to create an advertisement against flavored to***co products, either through an original photo or artwork or through a digital graphic or video. All submissions must be produced individually. No joint submissions will be accepted.

Please visit: https://orangecountyva.gov/976/Take-Down-To***co-Day-Contest
for more information and/or to submit your contest entry.

Rules and Guidelines Information
Please be sure to read the entire Rules and Guidelines document. Parents must agree to the submission and copyrighted or trademarked information will be a disqualification.

For more information about this and other grant-funded Orange County Office on Youth programs, please contact the Office on Youth at RChapman@orangecountyva.gov

☠️🧴 National Poison Prevention Week: March 15-21 Many common items in our homes — from cleaners and medicines to cosmeti...
03/16/2026

☠️🧴 National Poison Prevention Week: March 15-21

Many common items in our homes — from cleaners and medicines to cosmetics and pesticides — can be dangerous if they are not stored safely. Taking a few simple precautions can help prevent accidental poisonings, especially for children and pets.

✔️ Keep medicines and household chemicals locked up and out of reach
✔️ Store products in their original containers with labels intact
✔️ Never leave medicines or cleaning products on counters or open areas
✔️ Make sure cabinets with harmful products have safety latches

If you have questions about a possible poisoning, help is available 24/7.

📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

⚠️ Severe Weather Possible Monday — Stay PreparedMonday’s severe weather threat could bring widespread damaging winds, s...
03/15/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Possible Monday — Stay Prepared

Monday’s severe weather threat could bring widespread damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and some large hail across the region. The timing of these threats may extend from late morning through the evening.

Now is a good time to review your safety plans and make sure you’re ready if warnings are issued.

✔️ Check that you have emergency supplies
✔️ Identify your safest shelter location
✔️ Make sure phones and alerts are enabled
✔️ Review your family communication plan

Severe weather can develop quickly — stay weather aware and be ready to act if a Warning is issued.

📱 Monitor trusted weather sources and alerts throughout the day.

📊 Graphic & information credit: National Weather Service (NWS)

03/15/2026

* SERIOUS severe storm POTENTIAL on Monday *

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a level 3 out of 5 risk zone for severe storms on Monday, which is an unusually high level for our region this many days in advance. The exact timing of storms is still to be determined but any time between early afternoon and around sunset is possible. The storms should move through rather quickly but could pack a dangerous punch.

An unusually intense cold front will be passing through and storms along and ahead of it could produce damaging wind gusts, hail and even tornadoes.

As is often the case with potential thunderstorm events, exactly how widespread severe storms are and the places that will get hit hardest are difficult to pinpoint. There’s some possibility the storms don’t reach their potential if clouds and cool air linger on Monday, reducing available energy.

The Weather Service is urging residents carefully monitor forecasts and be prepared for a significant outbreak of severe weather.

Posted 217p Saturday

🤧 Do You Know the Most Common Allergy Triggers?Allergies happen when the immune system overreacts to substances that are...
03/13/2026

🤧 Do You Know the Most Common Allergy Triggers?

Allergies happen when the immune system overreacts to substances that are usually harmless. Triggers can be found indoors, outdoors, and even in everyday foods or medications.

Here are some of the most common ones to watch for:

🌿 Pollen – From grasses, trees, and weeds; a major cause of seasonal allergies and hay fever.
🐶 Pet dander – Proteins in animal saliva and skin can trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion.
🛏️ Dust mites – Tiny bugs that live in bedding, carpets, and furniture and thrive in humid environments.
🐝 Insect stings – Some people have serious allergic reactions to bee or other insect stings.
🍤 Food – Common triggers include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, and soy.
🍄 Mold – Grows in damp areas like basements, bathrooms, and piles of wet leaves.
💊 Medications & latex – Certain drugs and materials can cause allergic reactions ranging from mild irritation to severe symptoms.

🔗 Learn more about common allergy triggers from WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/ss/slideshow-common-allergy-triggers

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Warrenton, VA
20186

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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