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Changes to Community Health Worker Program
Due to the termination of several federally funded COVID grants, BRHD's Community Health Worker (CHW) Program staff have been significantly reduced. We're devastated to lose such wonderful team members and are working hard to cover the ne This change will limit our participation in local events and reduce the number of clients seen for community health services. Please bear with us as we navigate this transition and reassess our community engagement strategy.
For community health-related requests or referral needs, please contact our Community Engagement Specialist Willie Mae Gray at 434-270-3216 or WillieMae.Gray@vdh.virginia.gov.
Office of Vital Records Streamlines Newborn Birth Certificate Requests
Parents of newborns in Virginia can now request copies of their baby’s birth certificate from the comfort of the hospital room — or from home!
Prior to this change, parents completed paper forms in the hospital and paid by check or money order. Hospitals then forwarded the signed forms and payment to the Office of Vital Records (OVR). Now, families can pay the fee through a secure payment link sent by OVR. Additionally, VDH is now able to email payment links to customers and collect administration fees for all types of applications.
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What does the health department do?
The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) promotes and protects health where you live, work, and play. We provide services in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson at our five local health departments and one community-based clinic.
How does BRHD create a healthy place to live?
BRHD connects people to resources, helping them make informed and healthy choices. Health department services include:
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Disease Prevention – Reduce, control, and prevent illnesses that spread from person-to-person.
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Environmental Health – Reduce food-borne illnesses by monitoring and permitting restaurants. Prevent disease by inspecting private wells and sewage disposal systems.
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Health Clinic Services – Provide vaccines, STI testing and treatment, family planning services, TB testing, and WIC supplemental food program and nutrition education.
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Vital Records – Issue birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
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Emergency Preparedness - Plan for and respond to large scale health events and disasters like severe weather and flu season. Manage Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers.
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Harm Reduction – Supply free naloxone, medication disposal bags, and tobacco cessation services.
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Population Health – Provide referrals to community resources through Community Health Workers. Provide timely public health information through multi-media channels.
For more information:
Visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/.
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To read past publications, visit the BRHD Health Whys webpage.
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We’ve wrapped up data gathering for the MAPP2Health Community Health Assessment!
Thanks to more than 1,100 residents across the District who shared their voices through interviews, surveys, and focus groups. Your input is helping shape a clearer picture of our community’s health!
We’re also grateful to our Steering Committee—12 dedicated representatives from local organizations and agencies—who have guided our Core Group: Blue Ridge Health District, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and UVA Health.
Now it’s time to dig into the findings and start drafting the MAPP2Health report and the Community Health Improvement Plan. We’ll be sharing key takeaways throughout the summer, and the full report will be available by September 1.
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Monthly Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Trainings
Free trainings and dispensing of Naloxone nasal spray used to treat suspected opioid overdoses. All are welcome. Visit the Harm Reduction webpage for more information.
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3rd Monday of the month: April 21 from 3 to 4 PM at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA)
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3rd Wednesday of the month: April 16 from 3 to 4 PM at the Louisa County Health Department (101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa, VA)
Monthly Test & Go Event
Free walk-in STI testing on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity. No insurance needed. Call 434-972-6269 for more information.
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3rd Tuesday of the month: April 15 from 4:30 to 6 PM at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA)
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