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The photos below highlight VDH outreach events, partnerships, and community engagement efforts taking place throughout the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2026 Ukrop\u2019s Monument Avenue 10k<\/p>\n

Participants learned about public health services during a community race event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Health\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Commissioner Listening Session<\/p>\n

Public health leaders shared perspectives during a statewide listening session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ODU Basketball Public Health Awareness<\/p>\n

VDH leaders and partners promoted public health during a women's basketball game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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VDH Internship Academy Cohort 4<\/p>\n

Students and recent graduates participated in the kickoff event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Volunteers\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
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Canning for a Cause<\/p>\n

Volunteers prepared meals to support community food access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Bear-y Best Start Resource Fair<\/p>\n

Families connected with maternal and child health resources and support services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Farmers Market Outreach<\/p>\n

Residents connected with public health information and community resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"VDH\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
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High School Outreach<\/p>\n

Students explored careers and workforce opportunities in public health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2026 Dominion Energy Riverrock<\/p>\n

Residents connected with public health information and community resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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VDH Internship Academy Cohort 3<\/p>\n

Students and recent graduates participated in a group event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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