Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

3 in 4 people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health condition because of their diabetes.

11/12/2025

Following new federal guidance, we anticipate that 65% of their regular monthly SNAP benefits for more than 850,000 Virginians will be distributed by Thursday, November 13.

With the federal government’s reinstatement of SNAP benefits for November, the Commonwealth's Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) initiative has been paused.

Any VENA benefits already received will not impact the November SNAP issuance amount for SNAP customers.

Please visit www.dss.virginia.gov for current information and updates.

11/12/2025

Our offices will be closed all day on Friday, November 14, 2025, for a multi-district staff meeting. The offices wil re-open for business on Monday, 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are in need of assistance during this time, please call (434) 713-5005.

11/07/2025

Do you work with a community-based organization or health organization that is passionate about providing wrap around care for pregnant and postpartum women?

You can apply for funding to start or expand a perinatal health hub in your community. Applications due December 1. Learn more about this grant opportunity at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhlivewell/perinatal-health-hubs-pilot-program/

11/07/2025

November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of progressive brain disease that causes problems with:

Memory
Forgetting names or information you just learned.

Language
Struggling to find the right word.

Thinking
Difficulty concentrating and keeping track of bills.

You may know those symptoms as “dementia.” Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.

Learn more: myalztreatment.com

11/06/2025

The Health Department will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Our offices will reopen open Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

If you are in need of assistance during this time, please call (434) 713-5005.

11/03/2025

The Health Department will be closed Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in observance of Election Day. The offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

If you're in need of assistance during this time, call (434) 713- 5005.

11/03/2025

Today, November 3, is One Health Day. Did you know that more than half of all infections people can get can be spread by animals? In celebration of One Health Day this year, learn how the One Health approach to public health can lead to healthier people, animals, and environment.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZUrXip

11/03/2025

American Diabetes Month

Diabetes can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.

Diabetes across life stages,” recognizes that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management.