{"id":19,"date":"2016-01-27T19:25:48","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T19:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:54:56","slug":"public-relations-contacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-19-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-19-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-layout-slider panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-layout-slider so-widget-sow-layout-slider-default-46780d495cf3-19\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-news-releases\/virginia-health-officials-investigating-measles-exposure-in-northern-virginia\/\">Virginia Health Officials Investigating Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-news-releases\/measles-dashboard\/\">Virginia Department of Health Launches Measles Dashboard\u00a0Amid Uptick in Measles Cases, Outbreak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/virginia-department-of-health-and-the-virginia-hepatitis-coalition-join-together-for-hepatitis-awareness-month-to-combat-viral-hepatitis\/\">Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hepatitis Coalition Join Together for Hepatitis Awareness Month\u00a0to\u00a0Combat Viral Hepatitis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/virginia-launches-beyond-the-blues-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-perinatal-and-postpartum-depression\/\">Virginia Launches \u201cBeyond the Blues\u201d Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression\u00a0<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd409575b-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-7d65608b4e03\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-news-releases\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"newsroom-widget-block title-green panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19-2-0-1\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a47cd409ce65\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a47cd409ce65-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a47cd409ce65-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd409ce65-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Governor's News Releases<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/july-releases\/name-1120482-en.html\">Governor Spanberger Urges Virginians to Stay Aware Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/june-releases\/name-1120418-en.html\">Governor Spanberger Celebrates Record Education, Healthcare, &amp; Housing Investments in Final Budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/june-releases\/name-1119733-en.html\">Governor Spanberger Signs Historic Legislation to Guarantee &amp; Expand Contraception Access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/june-releases\/name-1119669-en.html\">Governor Spanberger, Senator Aird, &amp; Delegate Krizek Announce Agreement to Create a Legal Retail Cannabis Market in Virginia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/june-releases\/name-1119518-en.html\">Governor Spanberger Signs Legislation to Create State Internship Coordinator, Expand Opportunities to More 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class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a47cd40a46f0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a47cd40a46f0-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd40a46f0-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Regional Health News Releases<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/rrhd-firework-safety-2026\/\">The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Reminds Community to Stay Safe While Using Fireworks This Independence Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/norfolk-health-department-encourages-eligible-residents-to-enroll-in-cardinal-care-medicaid-and-famis-programs-and-plan-ahead-for-back-to-school-vaccinations\/\">Norfolk Health Department Encourages Eligible Residents to Enroll in Cardinal Care Medicaid and FAMIS Programs and Plan Ahead for Back-to-School Vaccinations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/rahd-fourth-of-july-safety-2026\/\">Rappahannock Area Health District Urges Fourth of July Safety as Heat Wave Approaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/crater-health-district-shares-tips-to-beat-the-heat-and-stay-safe\/\">Crater Health District Shares Tips to Beat the Heat and Stay Safe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/18723-2\/\">Cumberland Plateau Health District Lifts Recreational Water Advisory for the Levisa River and Slate Creek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/18715-2\/\">Cumberland Plateau Health District Lifts Pound River Recreational Advisory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-hiv-testing\/\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage HIV Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/crater-health-district-encourages-men-to-prioritize-preventive-care-and-healthy-living\/\">Crater Health District Encourages Men to Prioritize Preventive Care and Healthy Living<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/feral-cat-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-suffolk\/\">Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Suffolk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-schedule-appointments-for-childrens-school-required-vaccines\/\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Schedule Appointments for Children\u2019s School-Required Vaccines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?p=18631&amp;preview=true\">Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Share the Importance of Sun Safety Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd40a46f0-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" 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panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">VDH Media Update<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>VDH Media Update - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/media-update\/\">July 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"newsroom-widget-block title-red panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19-3-0-0\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a47cd40b095e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a47cd40b095e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a47cd40b095e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd40b095e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Current Advisories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/Health-Advisory-Buckingham-County-06-10-2026.pdf\">Health Advisory Buckingham County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/flannagan-reservoir-fish-consuption-advisory\/\">Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for\u00a0John W. Flannagan Reservoir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/chickahominy-fish-advisory\/\">Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for\u00a0Chickahominy River<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/occoquan-fish-advisory\/\">Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for\u00a0Occoquan Watershed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/2024-regional-news-releases\/virginia-health-officials-issues-fish-consumption-advisory-for-chickahominy-waterhead\/\">Virginia Health Officials Issues Fish Consumption Advisory for Chickahominy Watershed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"newsroom-widget-block title-red panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19-3-1-0\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a47cd40b57fd\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a47cd40b57fd-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a47cd40b57fd-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a47cd40b57fd-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Closures<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>None at this time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" 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