Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts

09/01/2026

Fruit and Veggies – More Matters Month

Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Month is a time to promote the health benefits of eating a healthy, balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables.

Why eat more fruits and veggies?

To stay strong and active. Healthy foods like fruits and veggies have the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs.
To lower your health risks. Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and veggies can help you lower your risk for chronic health conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
To manage your weight. Eating healthy and getting physically activity can help you stay at a healthy weight.
To set a positive example. If you have children, how you eat can impact their food choices for years to come. Set them up for success!

https://www.sophe.org/fruits-veggies-matters/

09/01/2026

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

About 1 in 13 African Americans carry the sickle cell trait, and many do not know they have it.

SCD affects about 100,000 Americans and disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic communities.

The condition causes rigid, sickle‑shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow, trigger severe pain crises, and lead to complications such as stroke and organ damage.
Awareness efforts help dispel myths, encourage screening, and promote investment in research and treatment.

Learn More to help:https://sicklecelldisease.org/about-sickle-cell-disease/

09/01/2026

🚨You could SAVE A LIFE in just 15 minutes! 🚨

An opioid overdose can happen anywhere. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make all the difference.

With Rapid REVIVE, you'll learn how to:
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
- Respond quickly and confidently
- Administer Narcan (naloxone)

The 15-minute training is FREE, and participants 18 and older receive a free Narcan kit upon completion.

📍245 Hairston Street, Danville, VA (NORTH WING)
⏰ Walk-in on Wednesdays, 8:30am to 5pm

You don't have to be a healthcare professional to save a life. You just have to be prepared.

Stop by, get trained, and leave ready to make a difference.

08/31/2026

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. In honor of this International Overdose Awareness Day, help protect your loved ones from a fatal overdose.

Visit vdh.virginia.gov/naloxone for more information.

08/28/2026

that people can be exposed to rabies through physical contact with bats or if the bat is found in the home, even if they didn’t know they were bitten? Bat bites can be tiny, and you may not be able to see any bite marks. 🦇

➡️If you’ve been bitten by a bat, wash the wound with soap and water and seek medical care right away.
➡️If you may have been exposed to a bat, but are not sure, call your local health department to assess your rabies exposure risk.
➡️If you can collect the bat safely (without having direct physical contact with the bat), that will help to figure out if the bat has rabies.

For more information about what to do visit https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/bats.html or contact your local health department.

08/28/2026

The Pitt/Dan & Southside Health District team had our annual Fun Day at World of Sports in Halifax on Friday, August 21.🎳 Our offices closed for the day and gave the staff the opportunity to see their friends & colleagues from across both districts while enjoying a break from their day-to-day responsibilities (for the most part). Our morning started with lots of bowling, some crafts, and card games, followed by a salad & pizza lunch with afternoon opportunities to play arcade games, go-karts, and laser tag.🍕

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is around the corner. On August 31, join VDH and the many voices calling to .

✔️Visit vdh.virginia.gov/naloxone to learn about overdose prevention.
✔️Tell us how you are to end overdose in the comments below.

08/26/2026

Great, free opportunity especially for parents and/or those working with youth!

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08/20/2026

You're cordially invited to WIC's Boobie Brunch!🤱 This event will be a morning full of connection and celebration in support of wellness, community, and each other for pregnant and breastfeeding women who are currently on WIC. There will be free give-away items and lunch will be served! Our theme is tropical glamour.🌺

A RSVP is required. Please contact Barri by August 24 at (434) 383-0476. ☎️