The Portsmouth Health Department is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving a healthy and safe community.
| Free FLU shots will be available to the public during our disaster prepardness exercise on Saturday, October 5th from 9AM to 1PM at the Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus. Click here for more details! |
For reporting a public health emergency, such as a reportable disease or environmental public health hazard, after normal business hours, on holidays or weekends, please contact 866-531-3068
Volunteer for the Portsmouth Health District MRC
PHDMRC volunteers support local public health initiatives and emergency response. There are roles for both medical and non-medical volunteers. Participate in mass prophylaxis and vaccinations exercises and community disaster drills. Train with local emergency response partners. To volunteer: visit www.vamrc.org
Would you be ready if there were an emergency?
During National Preparedness Month take time to make sure that you and your family are ready in the event of an emergency. Get information on how to prepare for an emergency by visiting the VDH Severe Weather Preparedness page
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Also, Please visit the Ready.Gov Public Service Announcement "The Day Before" on YouTube.
During October 1, 2013–March 31, 2014, millions of Americans will be able to enroll for health insurance. The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Health Insurance Marketplace to make it easier for citizens to compare health coverage options and find plans that meet their needs and fit their budgets.
Need health coverage? The Health Insurance Marketplace gives you a clear picture of what you’ll pay and what you’ll get before you make a choice. Visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more.
Wondering what the Health Insurance Marketplace is all about? Check out this simple video that explains what it can do for you.
For more information, visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov
To speak to a person at a 24-hours-a-day consumer call center, call:
1-800-318-2596 ( 1-855-889-4325 TTY/TDD)
For additional resources (background materials, slides, trainings, talking points, drop-in articles, badges, infographics, Spanish and other language materials), visit:
http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/get-official-resources.html