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As we continue serving our communities, we want to take a moment to recognize the impact outreach workers make every day. Whether you're connecting individuals to services, providing support during difficult times, or building relationships that strengthen our communities, your efforts matter. We hope the information in this newsletter helps you stay informed, connected, and supported in the important work you do.
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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From Screening to Action: Implementing SDOH in Public Health Practice
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Date: Thursday, June 16
Description: This training prepares public health teams to effectively implement social determinants of health (SDOH) screening, identify social needs, and connect individuals to community resources advancing health equity and delivering more person-centered care.
Facilitator: Ana Zuniga, Community Health Worker, UVA WellAware
Time: 2 to 3 PM
Format: Online via Zoom |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Job Position/Title: Volunteer Manager
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
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Job Position/Title: Office Services Specialist
Location: Fluvanna County-based Floater
Job Position/Title: Office Services Supervisor Senior
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN) Part-Time
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Fluvanna County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Family Services Specialist I/II
Location: Fork Union, VA |
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Hiring Organization: ReadyKids
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Job Position/Title: Family Advocate
Job Position/Title: Family Advocate - Bilingual
Job Position/Title: Youth and Family Engagement Specialist
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate B/Peer Support Specialist
Location: Nelson County, VA
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If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
Blue Ridge Medical Center will be hosting the Nelson Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Tye River Elementary School (5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922). Entry is free. This event offers a variety of resources:
- Sports physicals for Nelson students
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HPV, Tdap, and Meningococcal vaccines for rising 7th and 12th graders
- Community resources
- Food trucks
- Health education
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The Fountain Fund will be hosting One Stop Shop on Thursday, July 23 from 12 to 3 PM at the Jefferson School (233 4th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903). This event is for all community members regardless of incarceration status to connect with resources such as mental health & substance use services, career counseling, education, legal aid, and health & wellness services. This event in particular with focus on youth services.
Join us at one of BRHD's local health departments for free Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Training. Each event is free and will provide free naloxone to those who complete the brief training. Rapid in-home HIV test kits, free fentanyl/xylazine/benzodiazepines testing strips, condoms, lock boxes, and medication disposal bags will also be available. These events are open to everyone and occur on a monthly basis. No pre-registration required!
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Tuesday, July 14 from 3 to 4 PM at Greene County Health Department
- 50 Standard St., Standardsville, VA 22973
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Monday, July 20 from 3 to 4 PM at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
- 1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903, Door #1
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Wednesday, July 15 from 1 to 3 PM at Nelson County Health Department
- 1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922
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Wednesday, July 15 from 3 to 4 PM at Louisa County Health Department
- 101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa VA 23093
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Wednesday, July 22 from 1 to 3 PM at Fluvanna County Health Department
- 132 Main St., Palmyra VA 22963
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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903) is hosting a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) Test & Go event on Tuesday, July 21 from 4:30 to 6 PM (or until capacity is met).
These free walk-in STI testing events are held from 4:30 to 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Testing is available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C. Free safer sex items are also available. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. No treatment or exams will be performed at this event. For more information about Test & Go or other similar services, visit BRHD's Sexual Health Services webpage.
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The Blue Ridge Health District will be offering several Some clinics are for rising 7th and 12th graders only, while others will serve rising K-12 students. Please see the list below indicating which age groups each clinic serves.
Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 – Enter through Door #1)
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Monday, July 27 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-972-6269 with questions.
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Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 434-972-6269 to schedule.
Fluvanna County Health Department (132 Main St., Palmyra, VA 22963)
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Monday, July 27 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-985-2262 with questions.
- Friday, July 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-591-1960 with questions.
Greene County Health Department (50 Stanard St., Standardsville, VA 22973)
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Monday, July 27 + Wednesday, July 29 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-985-2262 with questions.
Louisa County Health Department (101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa, VA 23093)
- Tuesday, July 28 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 540-967-3703 to schedule.
- Thursday, July 30 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising 7th and 12th graders. Walk-in only. Call 540-967-3703 with questions.
Nelson County Health Department (1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Arrington, VA 22922)
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Tuesday, July 28 from 9 to 11:30 AM. Serving rising 7th and 12th grade students. Walk-in only. Call 434-263-8315 with questions.
- Tuesday, July 28 from 1 to 3:30 PM. Serving rising K-12 students. Appointments required. Call 434-263-8315 to schedule.
For walk in clinics, vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis with supplies limited by availability. Minors must be accompanied by an adult ages 18+. Parents should bring a copy of their child’s insurance or Medicaid card if applicable and immunization record. Uninsured kids are welcome and may be eligible for reduced cost vaccines!
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If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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