Lenowisco Health District

07/25/2025

It's almost that time of year again! Is your child ready for going back to school? Those students going into the 7th grade and High School Seniors are required to have vaccinations. We will be setup at the schools listed below to provide on-site vaccination clinics to help save you time! Pre-registration is preferred but not required and your student does NOT have to be a student at the school we are setup up to come and get a vaccine there! Pre-Register online at: https://redcap.link/lenoBTS25

School-required vaccinations are also available by appointment at your local health department. Please call to schedule a time slot before they begin to fill up! Lee 276-346-2011; Scott 276-386-1312; Wise/Norton 276-328-8000.

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

The Community Health Worker Program at Mountain Empire Community College prepares you to be a trusted advocate, bridge-builder, connector, educator and motivator who helps residents access the health and social services they need to live better, healthier lives.

07/22/2025

WISE, Va. (WJHL) — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Rural Development division approved a $1,905,000 grant and a $791,000 loan for the Wise County Public Service Authority…

07/19/2025

26th Annual Missions of Mercy Dental event at UVA Wise. Final day for Free, no-wait dental services!!! The University of Virginia's College at Wise Virginia Dental Association Foundation

07/19/2025

26th Annual Missions of Mercy Dental event at UVA Wise. Final day for Free, no-wait dental services!!!

07/18/2025

Info for Today & Saturday:
❗Pre-registration is not required to receive care. It will just help you get seen faster ❗
🔅Adults and children will be seen for free dental care on a first-come first-serve basis for their most immediate need. Please come prepared to wait in long lines.
🔅There is no overnight parking at UVA Wise.
🔅Parking will open at 4am Friday (7/18) and Saturday (7/19).
🔅Clinic hours are 7am – 5pm Friday and Saturday.
🔅No dentures services will be offered at UVA Wise MOM clinic.
🔅Contact Appalachian Highlands Dental Clinic (AHCDC) in Abingdon, VA for more information on the AHCDC mini-MOM project offering denture services at 276-525-4487
🔅This is a dental event only. Free dental services are provided solely by Virginia Dental Association Foundation

07/17/2025

⭐Tomorrow is our FREE dental care event in Wise, VA ⭐

📍 UVA-Wise Convocation Center | 437 Stadium Dr., Wise VA
🗓️ July 18-19, 2025 | 7a-5p
📋 First come, first served | Pre-Registration is OPTIONAL and begins on July 17th at 12pm

07/15/2025

July planting isn't over yet! ☀️🌱

Direct Sowing:

Zones 6A & 6B: Bush Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Rutabaga, Summer Squash, Turnips

Zone 7A: Bush Beans, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Rutabaga, Summer Squash

Zone 7B: Bush Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn

Zone 8A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Watermelon

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

Transplanting:

Zones 6A, 6B, & 7A: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks

Zones 7B & 8A: Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/