Rappahannock Area Health District

06/15/2026

The Rappahannock Area Health District is conducting a small Community Health Assessment with a focus on dental and oral health needs of the community. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and should only take a few moments of your time to complete.

English Survey: https://redcap.link/RAHD_Dental_CHA

Spanish Survey: https://redcap.link/RAHD_dentales_comunidad

06/09/2026

Measles outbreaks are occurring in parts of the United States and in other countries.

Virginia has one active measles outbreak in Buckingham County. VDH is working to identify additional cases, connect people to testing and care, and is offering vaccine to those who need it.

✅VDH encourages people who are not vaccinated to avoid large gatherings or crowded events.
✅VDH encourages everyone to talk to a healthcare provider about the measles vaccine recommendations for their family.
✅ People who live in Buckingham County may have a different recommendation for vaccines because of the outbreak.
✅ People who are traveling this summer should make sure they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine for full protection.

Read more at vdh.virginia.gov/measles

06/09/2026

Appointments can fill up! Now's the time to make sure they’re back-to-school ready.

Schedule a checkup with your child’s healthcare provider and dentist.

School enrollment information and a checklist are available at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/school-age-health-and-forms/school-health-forms-and-action-plans/.

If your child does not have health insurance, they may be eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

VFC providers can give free vaccines to persons who qualify and are not able to pay.

You can find a VFC provider at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/vvfc/locatevvfcprovider/.

06/09/2026

VDH wishes everyone a safe and happy Pride Month.

Everyone deserves access to healthcare where they can show up as themselves and be met with care, dignity and respect.

Find out about the services we provide at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/local-health-districts/

06/09/2026

Headed to the river, lake or the beach?

Know before you go! Check our Harmful Algal Bloom map for any active advisories: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/algal-bloom-surveillance-map/

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

The Fredericksburg Health Department will be open on Saturday, June 6th from 8:30 Am to 2:30 PM for Vital Records.

📑If you need a birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate, bring proper identification and a check, credit card or Apple Pay with you.

No appointments necessary! Please visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock/vital-records/ for more information.

06/05/2026

Sunday, June 7th is World Food Safety Day.

Rappahannock Area Health District Environmental Health Specialists inspect food service facilities in our area to ensure food safety compliance and prevent illness.

For more food safety information, including a link to view recent food service establishment inspection reports, please visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock/services/food-services/

Sometimes, food can look good and still make you sick.

Harmful germs and chemicals can hide in everyday foods such as:
🍗 Meat, seafood, milk and cheese
🥬 Unwashed fruit and vegetables
🐟 Fish and seafood
🌾 Rice and grains
🚰 Drinking water

You can reduce your risk of illness by:
✅ Cooking meat all the way through
✅ Washing fruit and vegetable with safe water
✅ Keeping food at safe temperatures
✅ Eating a varied diet
✅ Choosing smaller fish over large ones

06/03/2026

Join the Rappahannock Area Health District for the Caroline Community Baby Shower!

Open to new and expecting families!

June 30 10 AM to 12 PM at the Caroline Health Department
17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22554

We'll have lots of information, resources and car seat classes with free car seats for those who qualify!

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06/03/2026

Are you a VA Certified Doula?

Registration is now open for our upcoming Doula Workshop.

Brought to you in partnership with The Doula Association of Virginia, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, the Virginia Department of Health and Your Doula In Love, we are hosting a workshop to help VA Doulas:

✔️ Become Medicaid Certified
✔️Learn about Medicaid Billing, and
✔️How to get an NPI number.

Join the Live virtual training on June 10th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or the recorded training on June 13 from 12:30 to 4:30, with a live question and answer session.

Scan the QR Code on the attached flyer, or visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5YTQX10sTb to register for the session of your choice!

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are covered for the first 10 VA Certified Doulas!

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