Clinical Services
The Norfolk Department of Public Health provides clinical
programs and services to improve the medical health care and
support services for Norfolk area residents to prevent disease
and promote health. For more information about Nursing Services
call 683-2780.
Communicable Disease
Norfolk Department of Public Health provides consultation
and prevention for reportable disease. (Example: Hepatitis,
childhood diseases and other infectious diseases).
For more information call 683-2732.
Back to Top
HIV Testing and Counseling
Free confidential testing and counseling (both before and
after testing) for the AIDS virus (HIV). Referrals to other
medical and community services agencies are provided for clients
testing HIV positive. (Southampton)
For more information about these “free” services
call 683-2767.
Back to Top
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic
This is a free walk in clinic and no appointment is necessary.
A specialty clinic is held for confidential testing and counseling
for diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases,
including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacteria vaginitis,
trichomoniasis, yeast infections, herpes, chancroid. (Southampton)
For more information about this “free” clinic
call 683-2767.
Back to Top
Dental Services
Dental care for indigent preschool and school aged children
who reside in the City of Norfolk is provided including: oral
examination and treatment plan, medical history, restorative
dentistry, dental sealants, endodontics, space maintenance,
scaling, prophylaxis and oral hygiene instructions and fluoride
treatment. A free may be charged depending on your ability
to pay.
For more information call 531-2135.
Back to Top
Family Planning Clinic
Education, counseling and health care is provided for females
during their child bearing years.
Health care services include:
- physical examination
- pap smears
- pregnancy testing
- testing for sexually transmitted diseases
- appropriate immunizations
- birth control methods
Referrals are provided for prenatal care and special needs
identified during interview or testing. A fee may be charged
depending on your ability to pay. (Little Creek)
For more information call 531-2130.
Back to Top
Foreign Travel
Consultation, immunization, malaria prophylaxis and other
services for those traveling outside the United States a minimum
fee is charged for non-routine and overseas travel immunizations.
For more information call 683-2732.
Back to Top
General Medical Clinic
Medical care is provided for adults needing routine physical
examinations, follow-up, and referrals for chronic medical
conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Some acute care
is also provided.
A fee may be charged based on ability to pay. (Berkley, Southampton)
For more information call 683-2728.
Back to Top
Immunization Clinic
Routine childhood immunizations are given free to children
17 years of age and under. (Little Creek and Park Place.)
For more information call 683-9230 or 531-2130.
Childhood And Teen Immunization Schedule
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0–6 Years
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7–18 Years
Back to Top
Immigration Screening
History, physical examinations and necessary laboratory work
are provided as required by the Immigration and Naturalization
Service on applicants for permanent U.S. residency status
or citizenship. A flat fee is charged. (Southampton)
For more information call 683-2889.
Back to Top
Pediatric Clinic
Health care and follow-up is provided for well and sick children,
immunizations, education,
counseling and referrals on child care and parenting issues.
A fee may be charged based
on the ability to pay. Norfolk Department of Public Health
is a provider (Medicaid) (non HMO).
(Little Creek)
For more information call 683-9230 or 531-2135.
Back to Top
Pregnancy Testing
Counseling, referrals to prenatal care and family planning
services are offered. Folic acid is important before and during
pregnancy. (Berkley, Park Place, Little Creek)
For more information call 683-2837. Back to Top
Refugee Screening
History and physical examinations are provided for individuals
who have refugee status. (Southampton)
For more information call 683-2728. Back to Top
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Provides a wide range of services to assist the elderly and
their families to improve or maintain the senior citizen’s
quality of life. Nurses provide health education, blood pressure
screenings, and serve as advocates for the elderly. The nurses
also provide pre-admission nursing home screenings for nursing
home placement, respite, adult day care and personal care
services for clients who are Medcaid eligible. Flu and pneumonia
clinics are held annually in sites throughout the city and
are provided to all citizens at a nominal fee.
For more information call 683-2786.
Back to Top
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Clinic
The “chest clinic” provides diagnostic and treatment
services for people with tuberculosis or who have been in
close contact to people with tuberculosis. There may be a
charge for lab and prescriptions. (Southampton)
For more information call 683-2744.
Back to Top
|
