The Hub Report - 01.20.26

Does your family have a child with special health care needs? 

The Care Connection for Children program can help support children and youth with special health care needs for long-term physical conditions including birth defects. They can assist families with: 

✅ referral to specialty medical services 

✅ care coordination 

✅ medical insurance benefits evaluation and coordination 

✅ family-to-family support 

✅ information and referral to additional resources 

Learn more at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/care-connection-for-children/   #SpecialHealthCareNeeds #FamilySupport #ChildHealth #BirthDefectsSupport 

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Not all birth defects can be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to help you and your baby be as healthy as you can be. 

✅ Get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. 

✅ Try to reduce your risk for infections. 

✅ Get recommended vaccines. 

✅ Wash your hands. 

✅ Get tested for sexually transmitted infections. 

✅ See a healthcare professional regularly. 

✅ Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. 

 #HealthyPregnancy #BirthDefectAwareness #FolicAcid #MaternalHealth #HealthyMoms #HealthyBaby #STIs #NBDAM #EveryJourneyMatters  

January 28, 1-2 PM 

Please join communications colleagues throughout VDH for these information-sharing discussions about communications plans, initiatives, campaigns, and resources. 

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To be added to the meeting invite and Teams Channel, please fill out the Communications Contact List.  

January 29, 3PM 

Join a dynamic discussion on a topic that will continue to shape public health in 2026: immunization. 

Share your burning questions about the immunization schedule, disinformation from federal institutions, and so much more with experts in communications, epidemiology, immunization, and public health. 

Register

January 30, 1PM (During Data Learning Coalition Meeting)

• Meeting Link 

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