Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) 

NVFS is one of Virginia’s largest human service organizations since 1924, supporting over 30,000 individuals annually through a comprehensive, culturally sensitive approach. The NVFS Pediatric Primary Care Project (PPCP), in partnership with Kaiser Permanente’s Charitable Care for Kids Program, offers critical healthcare services to over 400 uninsured children each year in Prince William County. The program serves primarily Spanish-speaking, low-income families, with 77% living below the Federal Poverty Level.

Through funding from the Prince William Health District (PWHD), NVFS has hired a Community Health Worker (CHW) to enhance outreach and education about COVID-19 and other vaccines. The CHW conducts one-on-one calls to encourage wellness visits, immunizations, and vaccine uptake, while bilingual PPCP staff host health literacy workshops to educate parents on preventative care. This support strengthens the program’s ability to provide vital health information and promote vaccine safety and availability among underserved communities.

In Case You Missed It

Discover the latest insights from the Prince William Health District's Opioid Needs Assessment released in August. This comprehensive report sheds light on the current challenges and needs related to opioid use in our community. The findings aim to guide effective strategies and support for those affected.

Findings will be shared at the following events:

• September 13 - Recovery Rocks Community Event
• September 19-20 - Virginia Public Health Association Annual Conference

A time to raise awareness and focus on keeping our food safe and healthy! The FDA highlights this month as an opportunity to educate ourselves on essential food safety practices, from proper handwashing to safe food handling and storage. Whether you're cooking at home or managing food in a work setting, understanding these practices can make a big difference. By following simple, effective guidelines we can prevent foodborne illnesses. 

💉Stay up to date with immunizations recommended for you

• Avoid severe illness by staying up to date with available immunizations for major respiratory diseases – flu, COVID-19, and RSV (for groups eligible for RSV immunization).

🏠Stay home when sick

• Avoid close contact with people so you do not spread germs to others when you are sick.

🧼Wash your hands regularly 

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

🤧Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze

• Dispose of used tissues and wash your hands afterwards.

🚫Avoid touching face, nose, mouth, and eyes to avoid the risk of infection

PWHD is hiring for the following position(s):

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Closes September 19 at 11:55 p.m. EST