Community Services

The Office of Health Promotion supports the Public Health Department mission by seeking to improve the health and wellness of Norfolk citizens through the promotion of healthy behavior, and community outreach services. Health Promotion serve as a resource center offering a variety of educational material, promotes healthy lifestyles and coordinates community health outreach activities of the department. Health Promotion provide health education materials, educational videos, brochures, exhibits and support materials for the department and consultation to the
community.

For more information call 757-683-2756.

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
A community program to reduce heart disease and stroke. The main focus of the program is on controllable risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diet and weight.

Blood Pressure Screening and Counseling
These education services are available on an individual or group basis throughout the community.
The program offers:

• Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings
• Counseling
• Education
• Nutrition Classes

For more information about the Cardiovascular Risk Reduction or Blood PressureScreening and counseling programs or to schedule an appointment call 683-8836.

Minority AIDS Program
This program is designed to provide information, referral and education in high risk neighborhoods of Norfolk in cooperation with a minority vendor.
For more information call 757-683-8836.

Volunteer Services
When you volunteer at the Norfolk Department of Public Health you can increase health services to the residents of Norfolk and support the volunteer community. You can develop new job skills, gain career experience, build, transfer or renew job skills and complete special internships. Volunteering can be a meaningful and rewarding experience while you make a vital difference in the community. You can be a part of our team and contribute to the quality health care provided to the citizens of Norfolk.