Virginia Department of Health
Handley High teacher sent home Friday for possible exposure to coronavirus
Winchester Public Schools (WPS) Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum announced in an email that a teacher at Handley High School was sent home Friday after receiving notification they are […]
ReadLord Fairfax Health District Warns of Rabies Risk in Bats
On several occasions starting on November 24, residents of a rural property in Warren County encountered bats inside their house. Since that time, three of these […]
Read
Meth Overdose Deaths Rise in Virginia
November 19, 2019 From the AP Wire RICHMOND – Health Officials in Virginia reported that methamphetamine related overdose deaths are on the rise. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the Virginia […]
ReadHepatitis A Risk Appears in Winchester
October 25, 2019 WINCHESTER – The Virginia Department of Health issued an alert to Winchester and Frederick County residents about a hepatitis A risk that recently appeared […]
ReadRabid Cat Attacks Resident Near Toms Brook
October 21, 2019 TOMS BROOK – A rabid feral cat attacked a person near route 623 over the weekend. The cat was captured and euthanized. The Shenandoah […]
Readno responses. October 2, 2019 Josh Henry
CHR Program in Winchester Faces Uphill Battle
October 2, 2019 WINCHESTER – Several Winchester City officials are refusing to approve a needle exchange program in the City. The Comprehensive Harm Reduction program was initialized […]
Readno responses. September 26, 2019 Josh Henry
Community Discussions on Maternal Health Sweep VA
September 26, 2019 WINCHESTER – In an effort to fix the racial disparity in the maternal mortality rate in Virginia, the Administration of Governor Ralph Northam has […]
Read
no responses. May 7, 2019 Josh Henry
Virginia Officially Hepatitis A “Outbreak State”
The Virginia Department of Health is warning of an increase in Hepatitis A cases statewide. The rise in Hepatitis A is consistent with that in many […]
Read
VDH Dispels Rumors of Hepatitis A in Winchester Area
The Virginia Department of Health is emphasizing that there is no hepatitis A outbreak in Winchester or Clarke County. The organization sent out notices to the […]
Read
Winchester’s Drinking Water Meets Lead and Copper Regulations
According to the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, the City of Winchester’s drinking water meets all lead and copper regulations as required by […]
Readno responses. July 18, 2018 Josh Henry
VA Department of Health Weighs In on Stephens City Water Issue
The Virginia Department of Health has sent a recommendation on a dispute between Stephens City and its water supplier, Frederick Water, that has resulted in reciprocal […]
Read
Warren Memorial Hospital Rezoning Application Approved
At its regular Monday meeting, the Front Royal Town Council approved the new Warren Memorial Hospital’s rezoning application. The decision came amidst outcry concerning the new […]
Read