Blue Ridge Health District - BRHD

03/16/2026

🚨 CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

Due to the severe weather forecasted, Fluvanna County and Nelson County Health Departments are closing early today, Monday March 16. ⛈️ Stay safe!

03/16/2026

Be ready for the inclement weather headed our way with these forecasts and tips!

03/16/2026

📻🌩️ Is your weather radio turned on?

How do you receive severe weather warnings?
Can you identify your county on a map or know the county you live in?

These are important questions everyone should be able to answer before severe weather strikes.

Having multiple ways to receive warnings—such as a NOAA Weather Radio, smartphone alerts, local media, and trusted weather apps—can give you valuable lead time to take action and get to a safe place.

⏱️ When severe weather is approaching, minutes matter.
📍 Knowing your county and how warnings are issued in your area helps ensure you don’t miss critical alerts.

✅ Turn on your weather radio
✅ Enable emergency alerts on your phone
✅ Know your county and surrounding counties
✅ Have more than one way to get warnings

Being prepared, not scared!

03/16/2026

Now is the time to prepare. Don't wait until the severe weather comes.

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

This year marks the 24th anniversary of National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week! 🏳️‍🌈🎉

Set by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, this year's theme is Organize to OUTlast. This theme assures us that together, the LGBTQ community and LGBTQ health services will survive, thrive, and persevere through these challenging times and beyond 💪

BRHD stands firm in our dedication to serving LGBTQ+ community members with dignity, compassion, and respect 💖🌈

03/15/2026

It's National Poisoning Prevention Week! ❎☠❎

How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? 🤔

Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert! 📲

The Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) is fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need it! ☎️

03/14/2026

Calling all young adults ages 18-25: the Virginia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) wants to hear from you! 👂💬

Take the Young Adult Survey to share your feedback on the substance use and mental health needs of your community. It only takes 15-20 minutes, and all answers are anonymous 🙈🤐

Text "Virginia" to 844-484-7601 for a link to the survey 📲📋

03/13/2026

Quitting to***co is possible! Learn about personalized quit plans, free
quit-smoking medicines, and more at QuitNowVirginia.org 💻

Need extra help designing your winning play? Don't sit on the sidelines - join the free Quit Smoking/Nicotine Blue Ridge class weekly on 3/18 through 4/22 via Zoom! Email class instructor Scott Mein to register and receive the meeting link: ScottRMein@gmail.com 📨

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful.

03/13/2026

The next Mobile Mammography event in the County of Greene will be with UVA Health - spread the word and let's fill up their schedule!
✅ DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
✅WHERE: 40 Celt Rd (Greene County Office Building parking lot)
✅Women WITH insurance can call (434) 297-5202 to schedule an appointment.
✅If you are uninsured, please reach out to the Greene Care Clinic at (434) 985-7000 to see if you might be eligible for a FREE screening mammogram through the Every Woman's Life program.