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The Community Healthcare Coalition of Greater Prince William (coalition) wrapped up the Community Health Assessment (CHA), a deep dive into the health needs, challenges, and strengths of our community.
Thanks to your participation through the CHA survey, community conversations, and data sharing efforts we have created a clear picture of the priorities we need to address together.
Check out four new infographics available in English and Spanish highlighting CHA findings:
- Community Profile
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Indicators
- Community Insight
*The full CHA report will be published later this year.
What's next?
Over the coming months we'll be moving into the next phase: planning action. We'll use what we've learned to develop a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) which will guide our goals, partnerships, and programs. Stay tuned for more information and ways you can stay involved!
*The 2024-2025 CHA of Greater Prince William was led in partnership with the Community Healthcare Coalition of Greater Prince William (coalition).
Visit BeHealthyBeHappyPrinceWilliam.com to learn more.
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SDOH
The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) infographic describes the conditions of where people live, work, and age in our community and measures that impact health.
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Community Insight
The Community Insight infographic outlines the CHA survey results of the top health concerns, behaviors and ways to improve health in our community. Included are key themes and quotes from community conversations.
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Warm weather means more cookouts and more risk of foodborne illness. Whenever you are handling food outdoors remember to serve food safely by keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot.
💡Some other helpful tips include:
- Wash hands often.
- Disinfect and clean surfaces.
- Don't leave perishable foods out for more than two hours (or one hour in 90°F+ heat).
If You Have Food Safety Questions
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), email MPHotline@usda.gov or chat live at www.ask.usda.gov 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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As summer temperatures soar, extreme heat can put your health at risk. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can come quickly, but they're preventable.
Helpful tips to protect yourself and others:
- Drink water often.
- Limit outdoor activity.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothes, and sunscreen (SPF 15+).
- Know the signs of heat-related illness. ⚠
- Find a cooling center near you during a heat advisory, excessive heat watch or an excessive heat warning.🔍
Water Safety Saves Lives
Drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. The signs of drowning are more subtle and last only 20-60 seconds before the person goes under. It is sadly one of the leading causes of death in young children however simple actions can make a big difference:
- Provide active supervision for all children in the water. For preschool-aged children, “touch supervision” is recommended, where the supervising adult is within arm’s reach of the child.
- Avoid distractions like phones when supervising.
- “Floaties,” arm bands, water wings are toys, not safety devices. When these toys are in use, the caregiver must still provide active supervision. Wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
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Learn CPR. Make sure we know what to do if someone needs help in the water.
- Enroll children in swim lessons if possible.
Stay vigilant this summer. Together we can make our pools and beaches safer for everyone!
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A healthy start sets the tone for a great school year! As you prep for back-to-school season, don't forget to check in on your child's health:
✔️Many grade levels have required immunizations before the first day of school. The Health District alongside other VVFC providers offer vaccines for children of all ages.
📅Schedule early to avoid the last-minute rush, find a clinic.
✔️Now is also a good time to make sure your child has had a recent checkup with their doctor and a dentist visit.
📝Need help keeping track of it all?
We've got you covered! These checklists from VDH provide parents with valuable information to help them get their children ready for school.
🎙️️Checklists for new or returning students are available in English or Spanish.
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Syphilis might sound like an old disease from the past but it's still here, and cases are rising in communities across the country including ours. During 2023, early syphilis cases have increased 22% in Virginia.
It often does not show symptoms right away, which makes regular testing and talking to your partner(s) important for staying healthy. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious health problems.
✅ The good news? Syphilis is quick to test for and treat early.
📱Call the Health District at any of our following locations to learn about syphilis and other STI testing:
- Manassas Clinic: 703-792-6300
- Woodbridge Clinc: 703-792-7300
🌐 You can also visit our website to learn more about our STI services!
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Our Community Engagement team will be out in the community this summer sharing resources, answering questions, and offering health information.
Where we'll be:
📅 Rally and Food Drive: PWC hunger Free
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Harris Pavillion
- 9201 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110
📅Back-to-School Community Event
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Gar-field Senior High School
- 14000 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192
📅 City of Manassas Park PD: National Night Out 2025
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Signal Hill Park
- 9300 Signal View Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111
📅 2 True Brothers Inc: 4th Annual Back 2 School Event
- Saturday August 16, 2025
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dale City Commuter Lot
- 4389 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Visit vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william/events for the latest updates or to request our team at your event.
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