{"id":232,"date":"2020-12-16T08:27:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T13:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/?page_id=232"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:36:36","slug":"newsletters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/newsletters\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\">2026 Newsletters<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 6, 2026 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/40c3e45\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">VA Public Health Updates, Top Baby Names, Quit Smoking Blue Ridge Class, Septic System Maintenance.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>February 2, 2026 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/4079908\">Superbowl Food Safety, Blood Donation, Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Doxy PEP for Bacterial STI Prevention<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>January 9. 2026 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/4030623\">Family Planning Updates, Radon Action Month, Pertussis, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\">2025 Newsletters<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>December 19, 2025 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/400893f\"> Keep Your Holidays Healthy, Respiratory Illness Prevention Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li>December 5, 2026 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3fdf762\">Alpha Gal Syndrome, Community Resource Directory, Recipe for a Healthy Holiday, Lead Poisoning Prevention. Cha\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>November 7, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3f90dc9\">Annual Report, Free Food and Formula Resource Guides, Change to Operating Hours, Grant Opportunity for Perinatal Health Hubs, Cooling Food Properly, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>October 6. 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3f4829b\">Vaccine Updates, DFIS Recognition Day, It&#8217;s Flu Season Again, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>September 5, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3ee65d7\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Healthy Baby (HBHB) Birth Expo, National Food Safety Education Month, Emergency Preparedness, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>August 1, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3eb7328\">Free Infant Safety Class, Quit Smoking Class, RAISE Program, QuitNow Virginia, CHA CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>July 3, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3e7ee0b\">Back to School Vaccine Clinics, Drowning Prevention, Community Health Improvement Plan, CHA CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>June 6, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3e17594\">Measles Exposure in Charlottesville, Weekly Immunizations, Men&#8217;s Health Month, Prevent Drowning, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>May 2, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3dc11f8\">Back to School Vaccine Clinics, Quit Smoking Story, Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Safe Sleep for Babies, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>April 14, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3db57ef\">Changes to Community Health Worker Program, Vital Records Streamlines Birth Certificate Requests, Public Health in Our Community, CHA\/CHIP Update, Rapid REVIVE Trainings, Monthly Test &amp; Go Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>March 7, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3d45492\">Nicotine Classes, Family Planning Survey, National Nutrition Month, Breast Health, CHA CHIP Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li>February 7, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3cf0423\">American Heart Month, BRHD is Hiring, Children&#8217;s Dental Health, CHA\/CHOP Update, Dates to Remember, Recurring Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>January 3, 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3c8f4a2\">Respiratory Illness on the Rise, Nelson County Health Department Open House, BRHD Outreach Network. Health Whys on Measles, CHA\/CHIP Update, Rapid REVIVE Naloxone Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\">2024 Newsletters<\/span><\/p>\n<p>December 6, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3c5342d\">National Influenza Vaccination Week, Holiday Safety, CHA\/CHIP Update<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 1, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3bf923c\">Nelson County Health Department Moving, Annual Report. Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Approved, Indoor Air Quality, CHA Update<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 4, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/bulletins\/3b7d22a\">New Monthly Newsletter, Why Do We Need So Many Vaccines, Free COVID-19 Test Kits, CHA Update<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 30, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ztViFA\">New Newsletter Platform, Free Flu Vaccine Clinics,\u00a0 COVID-19 Vaccines, Harm Reduction Supplies and Resources, CHW Office Hours, CHA Update, Meet Kenneth Gordon<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 23, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yQGUa2\">CHA Underway, MicroCAT, Free Test Strips, Labor Day Closure, Meet Desiree<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 9, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/46EyAXg\">Weather Safety and Tropical Storm Debby, Job Opportunities, ServSafe, Buckle Up Baby, Meet Richard<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 26, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3WFsXFd\">Lake Anna Swim Advisory Extended, It&#8217;s Hot Out so Stay Cool,\u00a0 Check Yourself for Ticks, Walk It Out Esmont, Baby Expo, Meet Michelle<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 12, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3WhWq7U\">Dental Health, Back to School Vaccine Clinics, Now Hiring CHW, Rapid Revive Training &amp; Free Naloxone, Meet Gavin<\/a><br \/>\nJune 28, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ROfaJD\">Lake Anna Update, Rapid Testing Events, Free STI Testing, Extreme Heat, Meet Sierra<\/a><br \/>\nJune 14, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Vocjb9\">H5N1 Bird Flu Safety Tips, Rabies Vaccines in Greene, Infant Safety Class, Temporary Venfor Training Videos<\/a><br \/>\nMay 31, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/457dwbl\">Free School and Sports Physicals,Keeping the CHiP Moving, Free Car and Booster Seats at YanceyHarmful Algal BloomsNelson Community Health Survey, Meet Elizabeth<\/a><br \/>\nMay 17, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4dAXhXM\">Community Health Assessment Updates, No Menthol SundayWhat does BRHD do, CHW Team Fights Hunger, Mental Health Awareness Month, Meet Jen Fleisher<\/a><br \/>\nMay 3, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4a0Ahyp\">Mobi on the Move for Physicals, Beyond the Baby Blues, Back to School Vaccines Clinics, Meet Veronica<\/a><br \/>\nApril 19, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3W5CuW8\">Adverse Childhood Experiences, One Pill Can Kill,Back to School VaccinesFluivanna County Children&#8217;s Health Fair, 988 Lifeline, Meet Tiffany<\/a><br \/>\nApril 5, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3U2XRG7\">National Public Health Week, Free Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing at Yancey, New Tobacco Toolkit, Fluvanna Rabies Vaccination Clinic<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 22, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4cpNseJ\">CDC Guidelines Around Respiratory Viruses, Measle Advisory, Mpox Resources, Greene Back to Scool Vaccines<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 8, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Pfkkgh\">Severe Weather Awareness.National Women and Girls HIV\/AIDS Awareness, Quit Nicotine\/Smoking Blue Ridge Program, Free Yoga Classes, Infant Safety Class, BRHD Job Openings<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 23, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4bKGO2h\">American Heart Month, Mpox, Free Naloxone,Vital Records Available<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 9, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3SPOzMW\">Top Virginia Baby Names, National Children&#8217;s Dental Health Month, Spreac Love Not STIs,WIC 50th Anniversary, BRHD Job Opportunities<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 12, 2024 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3tH5Nmd\">Louisa County Open House, Test&amp; Go STI Testing, Immunization Clinics, Infant Safety Class<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 26, 2024 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/494hS3J\">Test2Treat Program, Portable Cribs and Car Seats,\u00a0 Safety Plan, Radon Awareness Month, National Black HIV\/AIDS Awareness Day<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\">2023 Newsletters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">December 29, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3RHzyLj\">Flu and Covid-19 Clinics, Return of Test% Go, Infant Safety Class, Naloxone Distribution Schedule, Community Health Workers Office Hours, UVA Cancer Center Focus Group<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 15, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4aqAuwr\">2023 Annual Report, Stay Well This Winter, Free At-home COVID-19 Tests, CHIP Update, Holiday Schedule<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 1, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3R4Qo6D\"> Louisa Moving Day, CHW Events, World AIDS Day, Free Naloxone, CHW Course, Infant Safety Class<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 17, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/47p4dUE\"> Fires Causing Poor Air Quality, Thanksgiving Health Tips, World AIDS Day, Toy Drive and COVID-19 Test Kits, CHIP Updates<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 3, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3SwV0VH\">BRHD Receives Statewide Award, COVID-19 Walk-in Clinic, No Test &amp; Go for Rest of the Year, CHW Dall Office Hours<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 20, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3QzSjBn\">Flu Vaccines, Outreach Network Kickoff, Josh Kirtley on Governor&#8217;s Board, Fluvanna Yoga and Cooking Classes, Halloween Safety Tips, Available BRHD Jobs<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 6, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/46DOMXL\">Covid-19 Vaccines and Free Tests, October Flu Vaccine Clinics, CHW Office Hours, HIV Test from Home, SPARC of Hope 5K Walk Run<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 22, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/451POeP\">New Covid-19 Vaccine <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/451POeP\">Recommendations, Outreach Network Kick-Off, SHW Scholarship, Healthy Birth Healthy Baby Expo, Free Portable Cribs, CHIP Update<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 8, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Exf4im\">Healthy Baby Birth Expo, National Preparedness Month, Fluvanna Safe Sleep, Tobacco Cessation Class, REGUGE Film Screening<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 25, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/45MwB1p\">Staying Health Refresher, Back to School Vaccines, Latinex Health Fair, CHIP Update, Hepatitis C &amp; HIV Education Session, Outreach Network Training Needs Assessment<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 11, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/45mcSpg\">Back to School Immunization Clinics, Back to School Bash, CHIP Update, Walk with Heart, Community Health Work Course, Post Viral Syndrome<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">July 28, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3OfQh73\"> Extreme Heat Safety, CHIP Updates, Medical Reserve Corps Tur<\/a>ns 21, Mosquito Bite Prevention, BRHD Job Opportunities, Tobacco and Vape Free Worksites<br \/>\nJuly 14, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3pNIxAW\"> Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule, Community Health Work Course Partnership, Quit Tobacco Resources, Free HIV and Hep C Testing, Summer Pet Safety<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">June 30, 2023 &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3NRVOBF\">July 4th Closure, Holiday Safety, Summer Food Safety, Food Classes at Yancey, Back to School Immunizations, CHIP Update<\/a><br \/>\nJune 16, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/440EIqs\"> National HIV Testing Day, Mental Health Resources Website, Summer CHW Hours<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">June 6, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3IP3DoP\">Sun Safety, Harmful Algae Blooms, Louisa County Car Seats, Southwood Market Day<\/a><br \/>\nMay 19. 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3q1mvdt\">Atlantic Hurricane Season, Healthy and Safe Swimming, Baby Safety, Guidance to Improve Indoor Ventilation<\/a><br \/>\nMay 5, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/423FpPl\">Mental Health Awareness Month, National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Ticks, Vital Records<\/a><br \/>\nApril 21, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/41rQkC7\">Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations, Outreach Network, Live Vape Free Virginia, Volunteer Appreciation, National Take Back Day<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">April 3, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3nIOEVJ\">National Public Health Week, BRHD Commending Resolution, CHIP Underway<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 24, 2023 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3TFcmxY\"> Life After High School Transition Conference, April Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics, RECOVER Project<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 10, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yuf6ob\">Spring Forward, CHW Office Hours, Regular Immunizations, Louisa Coun ty Movie Night, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">February 24, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/41mBEEx\">Postpartum Resources, Nuclear Power Stations Warning System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Clinics, Norovirus Prevention<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">February 10, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3xemLGp\">Artificial Tears Recall, Impediments to Fair Housing in BRHD, Black History Month, Family Skate Night at Yancey<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>January 13, 2023 &#8211; C<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3XvKL2S\">ovid Hotline Ending, Vaccine Clinics, Tobacco Free Tuesdays, My Test Counts, National Blood Donor Month, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 27, 2023 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/407zYOu\">Virginia&#8217;s most popular baby names, Vaccine Clinic Schedule, Covid Vaccine and Bivalent Booster Eligibility, Quit Nicotine\/Smoking, Rabies on the Rise<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333399;\"><strong>2022 Newsletters<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<div dir=\"auto\">December 22, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3PKNpiP\">Year End Wrap Up, Winter Weather Safety, Holiday Schedule, Covid 19 Updates<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 9, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3uALXFS\">Navigating Feelings During the Holiday, Get Your Booster, Influenza Vaccination Week, Technical Updates<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 23, 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3GLdXxM\"> Holiday Food Safety, Covid Testing, Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics, Free HIV Testing, Covid-19 Supplies &amp; Toy Drive<\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">November 10, 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3TpWjlN\"> Respiratory Illness in our Community, Annual Report, Tobacco Free Tuesday<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 28, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3zqabFK\">Covid-19 Update, Halloween Safety, World Stroke Day, National Take Back Day<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 14, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3TlNSZ7\">Monkeypox Update, Covid-19 Update, Queer Support, Global Handwashing Day, Flu Season<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 30, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3SpLXCQ\">Storm Safety, Monkeypox Update,Covid-19 Update, Quit Smoking Blue Ridge Program, SPARC of Hope 5K, Yancey Blood Drive<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 9, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3B34kpF\">Bivalent Boosters, Youth Vaccine Clinic,MAPP2Health Report, Birth and Baby TalksWorld Suicide Prevention Day<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 26, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3RbHliB\">Monkeypox Updates, Birth and Baby Talks, Covid 19 Updates, National Preparedness Month, Food Safety Education Month<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 12, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Pmfyej\">Monkeypox Vaccine Update, Extreme Heat, Covid-19 Vaccines, Immunization Awareness Month, National Breastfeeding Month<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 29, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Q18ZyZ\">Monkeypox Updates, Covid 19 Vaccine and Testing Reminders, VisitAble Certification, Rabies Reminder, Health Whys<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 15, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3aKNqDg\">Monkeypox, COVID-19, Harmful Algae Blooms, Mental Health Resources, Maternal and Child Health, Mobi events<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 1, 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3P1Ro9b\"> Monkeypox Update, Covid Vaccines for 6 Months to 5 Years, Guidelines for Exposure or Positive Covid, July 4th Safety, Covid Antivirals<\/a><br \/>\nJune 22, 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3xPHD6M\"> Covid Vaccines for 6 Months to 5 Years<\/a><br \/>\nJune 17, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/39xkHRP\">Covid Testing Update, Vaccines for Children 6 months &#8211; 5 Years, National HIV Testing Day, Update on Long Covid, Safe Sleep, Narcan Resources<\/a><br \/>\nJune 3, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3NgjNYh\">Community Transmission Levels, Pediatric Covid Vaccines, Covid Testing Options, Monkeypox Update, Preventing Foodborne Illness, Safe Swimming Tips<\/a><br \/>\nMay 20, 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yQ7b6a\">Farewell from Denise, COVID-19 Data Dashboard Retirements, FDA Approves Boosters for Ages 5-11, Formula Recall, COVID-19 Memorial Event, Quarantine &amp; Isolation Guidance, Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month Roundtable, Healthy &amp; Safe Swim Week, Vital Records<\/a><br \/>\nMay 6, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3smfkuP\">Farewell to Denise, Mental Health Awareness Month, Tobacco Free Tuesdays, Back to School Vaccines, Yancey Covid Testing<\/a><br \/>\nApril 22, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3k47eCB\">At-Home COVID-19 Tests, National Volunteer Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nApril 15, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3OjyT0q\">Covid-19 Update, mRNA Vaccines Fully Approved, Septic &amp; Well System Funding, Wraparound Services, Starr Hill Healthy Thursdays, Back to School Immunizations<\/a><br \/>\nApril 8, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3KpLnkC\">Public Health Week, Covid-19 Data Update, Vaccines &amp; Boosters, Listening to the Living, April Testing Schedule<\/a><br \/>\nApril 1, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/376UlEK\">CDC&#8217;s COVID-19 Booster Recommendations, Vaccine Status, In-Home COVID-19 Tests, Business Vaccination Requests, Updated Hours for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 25, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Nn8r5f\">VDH Meal Detective, Birth and Baby Talks, Back to School Vaccines, Covid Vaccines At Home<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 18, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3tj24Im\">2 Years of Covid-19,Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine Among 5-15 Year Olds, Isolation and Quarantine Guideline, Free N95s<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 11, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3KzDfh9\">COVID-19 Data Dashboard Updates, At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Free Services at Jefferson School City Center, Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Classes, Free Birth and Baby Talks, Free STI Testing, March COVID-19 Testing Schedule<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 4, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3MkLVJU\">CDC Updates Transmission Data, Governor Younkin COVID-19 Action Plan, International HPV Awareness Day, March Narcan Distribution Sites<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 18, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3slDo1m\">CDC Updates Vaccination Status Definitions, Abbott Formula Recall, Rising VA STI Rates, Free Quit Tobacco Classes<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 22, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3v17b0U\">Data Correction<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 18, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3v17b0U\">Covid 19 Data Update, Governor Youngkin Urges Vaccinations, Testing Updates<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 11, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/34yfpCU\">Licensure of Moderna Vaccine, Covidwise App, Isolation and Quarantine Calculator, Free STI Screening, Test Here Testing Facility<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 4, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Hv2WOM\">Federal In-home Test Kits, Boosters and Bagels, Mask Distribution Efforts, Greene County Vaccines, Narcan Events<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 28, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/33T3OhH\">Case Investigation Refocused, Support for Covid Positive People, Covid Testing Schedule<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 21, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Aj39lm\">Covid Updates, Long Covid, Vaccination Hours<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 14, 2022 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3KaaiZH\">Booster Update, Town Hall, New Community Testing Center, Masking<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 7. 2022 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/33gfryx\"> COVID Vaccine Guidance Updates, Pediatric Vaccine and Booster Updates, BRHD Town Hall, Winter Safety Tips<\/a><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333399;\"><strong>2021 Newsletters<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>December 30, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Jsl5Ox\">CDC Updates Quarantine and Isolation Recommendations, New CVC Hours, Free STI Screenings<\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>December 22, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3muITaD\">Testing Updates, Boosters, Annual Report<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 17, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yzbJLW\">Rise in COVID Cases, Statement on Johnson &amp; Johnson, New Testing Center Opens in BRHD, Free Narcan\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>December 10, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3rPZtW2\">Omicron Variant Identified in Virginia, Pfizer Boosters Approved for 16-17 year olds, Free Narcan in Greene County, Free COVID Vaccines in Louisa<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 3, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3GbT0bN\">New Omicron Variant, 5-11 Year Old Vaccine Update, Greene County HD Construction, Rising Opioid Rate, Nelson Flu Shots, Covid Testing<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 24, 2021 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3FNzB0v\">Yancey COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic on 11\/30 from 3-6pm<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 19, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3FNzB0v\">Booster Update, Yancey Flu and Covid Vaccines, Travel Recommendations, Free STI Testing,\u00a0 Thanksgiving Food Safety<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 11, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3qY1u1R\">5-11 Year Old Vaccine Update, Second Dose, Thanksgiving Testing, Yancey COVID and Flu Vaccine<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 12, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/30i6zr7\">Vaccine Update for 5-11 Year Olds, Narcan Drive Thru, Covid Testing<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 5, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3CPzpNp\">Update on Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds, Drive-Thru Flu Clinic<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 3, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2ZPTNPG\">BRHD Covid 19 Update Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 29, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3bnQLEV\">Vaccines for 5-11 year old, New COVID Testing Site Hours, Drive-thru Flu Clinic<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 26, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3meUMlg\">Survey of Interest for 5-11 Year Old Vaccine Efforts, Live Town Hall<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 22, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2Zh96k4\">Moderna and J&amp;J Booster Update, Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds, Free COVID Testing, Safe Trick or Treating<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 19, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2Z3zPR6\">Updates to Testing Registration and Resulting Process for COVID-19 Test Sites<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 15, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2YTpGqK\">BRHD Transmission Levels, JCrew Closing, Yancey Flu Clinic, Free COVID Testing<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 8, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ln3xsZ\">Vaccines for 5 to 11 Year Olds and Pregnant Women, Community Vaccination Center, Flu Shots<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 1, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3uEE1CQ\">Vaccination Counts, Booster Shots, STI Testing<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 27, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ARU1Uc\">Pfizer Booster Vaccines<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 17, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3hHsJIy\">COVID Case Count, Pfizer Booster Doses, Test Result Text Messaging, Narcan Event<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 8, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/conta.cc\/3DXP7qE\">BRHD New COVID Test Result Process<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 3, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD-Update--News-9-3-21.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=PqmMk0b_Uog\">Increase in Cases, Changing in J. Crew Hours, and COVID Testing Updates<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 30, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD-Update--News-8-30-21.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=3Smo0nlmeks\">COVID Cases on the Rise with High Transmission, Access to STI Testing and Free Narcan<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 20, 2021 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3gmGlZg\">Transmission Levels, 3rd Doses and Booster Shots, COVID Testing<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 13, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3xPs39g\">Covid Transmission Levels, Boosters, School Mask Update<\/a><br \/>\nAugust 6, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ivA3rL\">Delta Variant, Back to School Vaccines, Covid Clinics<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 30, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3zTaZR7\">New Mask Recommendations from CDC, BRHD Town Hall, Vaccine Availability, Testing Options, Double Vaccinations<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 23, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/36XAYe0\">Back to School Safety Guidance, Yancey Community Health Clinic Reopening, Walk-in Vaccine Clinics<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 16, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3iik1jv\">Vaccine updates, International Travel, Double Vaccination Information, Narcan Drive-thru event<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 9, 2021 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ka6v3Q\"> Vaccination updates, VDH Vaccination Dashboard, July COVID Testing<\/a><br \/>\nJuly 2, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3xgV7H8\">July Vaccinations, Masks, Back-to-School Vaccines<\/a><br \/>\nJune 25, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2SsEkSp\">New Vaccine Site, Copy of Vaccination Record<\/a><br \/>\nJune 11, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/2SsvBzI\">COVID appointment updates and New Mobile Unit<\/a><br \/>\nMay 28, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3wIU9Dc\">Vaccination Plans and Executive Order 79<\/a><br \/>\nMay 21, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3f5UERw\">Vaccine Update and Mask Guidance<\/a><br \/>\nMay 14,2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3fyLaxt\">Now Vaccinating 12 and Up<\/a><br \/>\nMay 10, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3tzWYEr\">Vaccines: Allocations, Expansions, and Appointments<\/a><br \/>\nApril 30, 2021 \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3333V63\">\u00a0Vaccine Allocations and Appointments, J&amp;J Vaccine, Vaccines for the Homebound\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nApril 23, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/32KGP3X\">Vaccine Allocations and Appointments, Easing restrictions<\/a><br \/>\nApril 16, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3ggm4Fm\">VAMS Link, Parental Consent, and Additional Resources<\/a><br \/>\nApril 13, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3a76Aj4\">Update on Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine<\/a><br \/>\nApril 2, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD-Update--COVID-19-Vaccination-Plans-04-02-21.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=laMdkKdn9Pg\">BRHD Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Plans<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 29, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3m1ClyV\">BRHD Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Plans<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 8, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3v68fOP\">BRHD Vaccine Supply + Expansion to 1B Individuals with High Risk Medical Conditions<\/a><br \/>\nMarch 3, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/389pXaq\">BRHD Receives Johnson &amp; Johnson Vaccines<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 26, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3qYPIlb\">COVID-19 Vaccination Plans<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 12, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD-COVID-19-Update--COVID-19-Vaccination-Plans-2-12-21.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=ogni7VFQllM\">Vaccine Surveys: A Streamlined Process<\/a><br \/>\nFebruary 5,2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD-COVID-19-Update--COVID-19-Vaccination-Plans.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=oP7fNZEDnzY\">Vaccination Phases 1A and 1B: Who is being Vaccinated in BRHD?<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 29, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BRHD--UVA-Health-Partnering-on-Second-Community-COVID-19-Vaccination-Site.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=djTC0zLup5c\">BRHD and UVA Health Partnering on Second Community COVID-19 Vaccination Site<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 21, 2021 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3p6v1CF\">BRHD shares update on COVID-19 vaccination plans, vaccine shortage, and distribution to Phase 1A and 1B<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 15, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3bJ520g\">BRHD Announces Phase 1B Plans<\/a><br \/>\nJanuary 7, 2021 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Special-BRHD-COVID-19-Announcement--COVID-19-Vaccination-Plans.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=5n8R6wX5XA4\">BRHD COVID-19 Vaccination Plans: PHASE 1 A begins and New Surveys for Phase 1B essential workers and individuals aged 75+<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2020 Newsletters<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">December 31, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3aRAzge\">BRHD Vaccination Plans for Frontline Workers and More<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 30, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/34Sf6Qf\">Blue Ridge Health District Director Reflects on 2020<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 23, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3rozT7U\">COVID-19 Briefing: Holiday Safety, Job Opportunity, Vaccine Update, and more\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 14, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Staying-Safe-During-the-Holidays.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=uRO9k99BLDg\">Faith Based Organizations, Staying Safe this Holiday Season<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 10, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Special-COVID-19-Announcement---Quarantine-Guidelines.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=wiH9I4JtG34\">CDC and VDH Update Quarantine Protocols<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 8, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Special-COVID-19-Announcement--Vaccine-Survey-for-Local-Providers.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=Na3pAkaL2uM\">COVID-19 Vaccine Survey for Healthcare Providers<\/a><br \/>\nDecember 4, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Safely-Celebrate-the-Winter-Holidays.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=Cq1kw4oqa38\">Winter Holidays Celebrate Safely<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 20, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/TJHD-BRHD-Friday-COVID-19-Briefing.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=g03pKQgY-nU\">COVID-19 Friday Briefing<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 6, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Preparing-for-a-Safe-Thanksgiving.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=VFqYFqSgxmY\">Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 30, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Voting-Information-and-Correction.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=sJpEY18TWlk\">COVID-19 Friday Briefing<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 23, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/TJHD-COVID-19-Friday-Briefing.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=taIAmLc1KsY\">COVID-19 Friday Briefing<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 14, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Preparing-for-a-Safe-Halloween-.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=NPQ6QxrYFKY\">Halloween Safety<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 6, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Thomas-Jefferson-Health-District-to-Change-Name-to-Blue-Ridge-Health-District.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=yDidCe4kOKU\">Thomas Jefferson Health District to Change Its Name to Blue Ridge Health District<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 25, 2020 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/TJHD-COVID-19-Friday-Briefing.html?soid=1134059434350&amp;aid=p8UQ8WS9Nj8\">COVID-19 Friday Briefing<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 4, 2020 &#8211; 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