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Health Watch


The Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) program HealthWatch is a monthly news and community affairs update that highlights NDPH programs, services, events and activities, while also providing important information on topical health issues facing the nation and impacting Norfolk residents. HealthWatch examines an array of major healthcare topics -- from Smallpox to Immunizations, from West Nile Virus to HIV/AIDS, from Cardiovascular Disease to Rabies -- and presents information in an engaging, enlightening and concise style. The NDPH touches the lives of Norfolk residents 24 hours-a-day. HealthWatch provides a revealing window on this substantial effort. For further information on HealthWatch, call the Health Promotions Office of the Norfolk Department of Public Health at 757-683-2756.

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Surviving and preventing Stroke

video Rabies is on the rise, men's health and May youth bike clinic
video Colorectal Cancer, eat right quiz, and African-American Health Forum
video Stop sexual violence now
video Getting out of domestic violence
video Keeping your heart healthy
video What is MRSA?  Unsafe toys, Flu season tips and AIDS trends and awareness
video What you can do to beat smoking & diabetes update
video Rabies, mosquitoes and pet protection during a hurricane
video Get the 411 on school immunization requirements
The latest trends and techniques to end stroke
Critical Infant Immunization Information
TB latest and Eating Healthy
Obesity Prevention
Healthwatch: 2006 year in review - 12 topics of interest
Winter fire safety tips from the Fire Chief
Diabetes Awareness
Persons with disabilities outreach
Bad cholesterol, good cholesterol…get a handle on how cholesterol can impact your health
Latest Pandemic Flu News for Norfolk
Berkley Community and the Boys & Girls Club making local history.
Mosquito season is here: How you can minimize those pesky mosquitoes
Hurricane Preparedness Time in Norfolk
The 411 on STDs (parental guidance recommended)
Got a green thumb – become a Norfolk Master Gardener
Teen Dating Violence, what you should know and where you can get help
2005 year in review: 12 health issues you may have missed
The flu and you
Now’s a great time to quit smoking and here’s why
Dental Services You May Not Know About
You and your baby wellness is available for free at Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Back to school Basics
Fireworks Safety in the City with Norfolk’s Fire Chief
Norfolk receives the VDH “Spittoon” Award for Tuberculosis Prevention.
Teen Pregnancy ToolKit – Abstinence is key
Mosquito Myths and Facts
Child Safety Seats save lives…when used properly.
Surviving the Cold: hypothermia, travel safety and more tips about beating the winter weather
Teen Dating and Sexual Violence Awareness
Food Safety: Be aware when you prepare
School vaccination requirements