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News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case and Exposure in Northern Region
News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case and Exposure in Northern Region
February 6, 2026
VDH is investigating a confirmed measles case & an exposure in the Northern Region of Virginia.
Multiple exposure locations were identified between January 26-29. Members of the public should reach out to VDH via the survey in the news release.
Read more: https://ow.ly/cNWK50YaCaX
News Release: VDH + VDBHDS Encourage Virginians to Care for Their Mental Health During Winter
News Release: VDH + VDBHDS Encourage Virginians to Care for Their Mental Health During Winter
February 5, 2026
Shorter daylight hours, colder temperatures, and reduced opportunities for outdoor activities can lead to feelings of isolation and seasonal depression. If you are experiencing stress, loneliness, isolation, abuse, or tension at home, help is just a phone call away. 📞
Call 988 to get free, immediate help from a trained crisis worker 24/7
Call 866-400-6428 for Mental Health Virginia’s warm line for people not experiencing crisis, but who would like someone to talk to or help finding mental health resources.
Call the Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-838-8238
Call the LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-356-6998. If you are not able to call, text 804-793-9999.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
For tips about mental wellness, and for more information about these resources, read https://ow.ly/nUvP50Y9jiC
News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
February 4, 2026
VDH is investigating a confirmed measles case in the Northern Region of Virginia. The patient visited multiple locations between January 23 and 31. Members of the public should reach out to VDH through the survey link available in the news release. Most people in Virginia have immunity to measles through vaccination, so the risk to the general public is low.
Read more at https://ow.ly/lzum50Y937O
💡 Resources Updates
💡 Resources Updates
Share this resource with your communities to spread awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption and how to avoid the health issues that can be associated with drinking alcohol.
📌 This can be found in Drugs + Alcohol
Added 02.06.26
📌 Social Media Highlights
📌 Social Media Highlights
Winter Weather - Slips, Trips & Falls
Winter Weather - Slips, Trips & Falls
During January 27-29, 2026, there were more than 5,400 emergency department and urgent care visits related to slips, trips, and falls in Virginia.
Please continue to be careful out there!
✅ Walk on treated or non-icy surfaces
✅ Wear proper winter footwear with rubber treads
✅ Take slow, short steps
#SlipsTripsFalls #PreventFalls #WinterSafety
Cancer Prevention
Cancer Prevention
There’s no sure way to #PreventCancer, but you can help reduce your risk by eating right, staying active, avoiding tobacco, and getting screened.
Learn more at cancer.org/healthy
🌈 The More You Know
🌈 The More You Know
GovDelivery and Accessibility
GovDelivery and Accessibility
There is a lot of focus on online documents and websites to ensure they are accessible. But don't forget about your newsletters!
Creating accessible newsletters ensures your messages are able to reach available to all your readers.
This includes the proper use of:
Headers
Bullets
Plain language
Alt Text
For more information, read govDelivery resources on how to Create Accessible Bulletins.
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