{"id":31,"date":"2016-12-14T16:49:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T16:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/chesapeake\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:51:49","slug":"health-care-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/chesapeake\/health-care-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Immunization Services (by appointment only)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Routinely recommended immunizations, including flu and COVID19 vaccines, are available for children and adults by appointment only. Please bring current immunization record and insurance information (if applicable) during time of registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">School-required vaccines for children are free of charge.<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Virginia required vaccines for school entry:<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif; color: #404040;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/requirements\/\"><span style=\"color: #1f70b8;\">School Requirements \u2013 Immunization (virginia.gov)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Routinely recommended vaccines for adults:<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif; color: #404040;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/schedules\/easy-to-read\/adult-easyread.html\"><span style=\"color: #1f70b8;\">Recommended Vaccinations for Adults Aged 19 Years and Older in Easy-to-read Format | CDC<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Titers (blood tests to check immunity) are available for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Measles, Mumps, Rubella<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Varicella<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Hepatitis B<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Titer results may take up to 2-3 business days to return. Fees apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">Need a copy of your immunization record? Virginia residents can now securely access their immunization records through confidential, HIPPA-compliant electronic portals managed by VDH. These portals allow you to view, download, and print immunization records for yourself or your family \u2013 anytime, from a home computer or a mobile device.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/request-immunization-record\/\">Request Immunization Record &#8211; Immunization<\/a>.\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/request-immunization-record\/\">https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/request-immunization-record\/<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #404040;\">For questions and\/or to schedule an appointment, please call (757) 382-8631.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"TBS\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Tuberculosis Screenings (by appointment only)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tuberculosis screenings are conducted to assess for symptoms and risk factors for tuberculosis. We offer tuberculosis skin tests placements (also known as *TST or PPD), and the **Quantiferon TB Gold (blood test). The public health nurse will help determine which method of testing is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">*TST results must be read within 48-72 hours after placement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">**Quantiferon TB Gold (blood test) results may take up to 5-7 business days to return. Fees may apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For questions and\/or to schedule an appointment, please call (757) 382-8631.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"std\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Sexual Wellness Clinic (walk in \u2013 first come, first served)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Confidential examination, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections are available. Please bring insurance information (if applicable) during time of registration.\u00a0\u00a0Fees may apply based on insurance and income eligibility, but those who are unable to pay <u>will not<\/u>\u00a0be turned away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sexual Wellness Walk In Clinic Hours:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0 <em>Limited capacity- first come, first served<\/em>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Monday: 12:30 p.m. \u2014 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a03:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Friday: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For questions, please call <strong>(757) 382-8631.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Chesapeake Wellness Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Comprehensive health services are provided for people with HIV\/AIDS. Please call (757) 382-8605 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"school\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>School Entrance Exams<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">School entrance physical examinations that are required for <strong><u>kindergarten<\/u><\/strong> entry into the Chesapeake City school system are provided at no cost to <strong>uninsured residents of the city of Chesapeake by appointment and provider availability.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">School entrance physical examinations may also be provided to uninsured Chesapeake residents entering <strong><u>first grade to fifth grade<\/u><\/strong>, if required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Please note that if your child is transferring to a Chesapeake Public School from another school district in the U.S.A., please request and coordinate transfer of your child\u2019s school health records from their old school to their new school. A new school entrance physical examination may not be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">All private, Medicaid and\/or FAMIS Insurance are <strong><u>not<\/u><\/strong> eligible for this program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For questions and\/or to schedule an appointment, call (757)382-8631.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"famplan\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>Family Planning Services<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>The Chesapeake Health Department no longer offers Family Planning Services (birth control, annual well woman exams, and Pap smears). Please see below for more information on available alternatives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Area family planning providers who can see you regardless of insurance status:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Planned Parenthood VA Beach- (757) 499-7526<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Planned Parenthood Hampton- (757) 826-2079<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Southeastern Health System (757) 380-8709<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hampton Roads Community Health Center (757) 393-6363<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Norfolk Health Department (757) 683-2800<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Chesapeake Care Clinic (757) 545-5700<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Western Tidewater Health Department:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Suffolk- (757) 686-4901<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Isle of Wight- (757) 357-4177<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Franklin- (757) 562-6109<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Southampton- (757) 653-3040<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You can find a list of Primary Care and Gynecology providers who accept Medicaid\/FAMIS here: <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.virginiamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov\/wps\/portal\/SearchForProviders\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.virginiamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov\/wps\/portal\/SearchForProviders<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or call toll-free to 888- 912-3456.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you have insurance, call the phone number listed on your card for assistance to find a medical provider who accepts your insurance. When deciding upon a provider, you may wish to ask them if they provide financial assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you are uninsured, you can apply for state sponsored insurance and insurance: Apply online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.commonhelp.virginia.gov\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.commonhelp.virginia.gov<\/a>\u00a0or 833-5CALLVA (TDD: 1-888-221-1590). You can also apply online at the Health Insurance Marketplace at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">healthcare.gov.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For questions, please call <strong>(757) 382-8631.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: .25in; text-align: center; background: white;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #404040;\">Fees may be charged for certain services.\u00a0\u00a0Please bring an ID with you. Please do not bring children that are not being seen for services with you to the clinic. Please call the Great Bridge clinic at (757)382-8631 or (757)382-8632\u00a0if you need additional information.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immunization Services (by appointment only) Routinely recommended immunizations, including flu and COVID19 vaccines, are available for children and adults by appointment only. Please bring current immunization record and insurance information (if applicable) during time of registration. 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