Lenowisco Health District

09/04/2025

Virginia is celebrating 59 years of newborn screenings! This important program’s services include:

✅ Newborn Bloodspot Screening
✅ Critical Congenital Heart Diseases
✅ Early Hearing Detection

Learn more at https://ow.ly/1pa950WR92c

09/03/2025

⛈️Possible Stormy Weather for Thursday 9/4⛈️

There will be scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday especially during the afternoon and evening, and a few of these may become strong to severe with damaging winds the primary threat.

09/02/2025

September is National Preparedness Month!

This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home. We are asking people to take four key actions to prepare for any disaster they may face:

- Know the different types of emergencies that could happen and appropriate responses to stay safe.
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Build an emergency supply kit.
- Get involved in their community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.

08/28/2025

Were you bitten by a ? After removing it, you can send it to our Tick Survey Program for identification. Help us understand which ticks are biting people & the locations of Virginia's tick species. So far this year we’ve received over 240 ticks! https://ow.ly/njWM50WM6HS

08/27/2025

is a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdoses. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose, how to use medicines that can reverse opioid overdose, and support people in recovery: samhsa.gov/end-overdose

08/25/2025

(CHW) bridge gaps in care, reduce health disparities, and ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

This week is about commemorating, collaborating, and celebrating our CHW workforce who make a difference every day.

08/24/2025

Boil water advisory in effect for main street area in Jonesville. The waterline break has been repaired. Earliest anticipated lifting of precautionary Boil Water Advisory is 8/26/2025, dependent upon successful results of water samples.

08/24/2025

The LENOWISCO Health District seeks to fill a Nutritionist Supervisor Senior position based at the Scott County Health Department. You must meet requirements for use of the title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731.

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/nutritionist-supervisor-senior-lw005-scott-virginia-united-states-8bc6c9cc-997a-456d-b517-6cec897d624e?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMYTWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHs2RI_YtZoV08ebOYkZQSrWRperUkQERaQ2KEOhzeHYl03rdYar3wodh0pna_aem_S2PioSBf-pQhXDlNKjhyKQ

Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior - LW005 State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II Hiring Range: $56,051 - $61,500 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: LENOWISCO-SCOTT Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/lenowisco Recruitment Type: General Public - G...

08/20/2025

08/16/2025

The peak fall color season for the North Carolina mountains typically occurs from early-October to early-November, but the exact timing can vary depending on elevation and specific locations. Check out this Fall Color guide for the best time to see peak fall foliage.

Photo Credit: Asheville Pictures

08/15/2025

Make plans to join us in downtown Norton tomorrow (4-9 p.m. Aug. 16) for the High K**b Outdoor Festival's downtown celebration. There will be live music, vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and more!

See below flyers for more info and visit www.highknoboutdoorfest.com