Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith-based and interfaith communities.
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VDH Virginia P3: Free Hand Sanitizer Distribution for Faith Communities
"Working together to stop the spread of COVID-19."
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In This Issue
Vaccination Information for Virginians
OMH Black History Month
Heart Health Month
DMV Faith In Action
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit
VDH Partnering with Walgreens
Funding Opportunities
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Vaccination Information for Virginians
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Call the VDH hotline 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343). Language translation services available.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta llámenos al 877-275-8343.
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Join us this February as we celebrate Black History Month with the HHS Office of Minority Health and other partners with a call to action to continue practicing COVID-19 safety measures and get #VaccineReady. We are also providing tips on ways to lower hypertension risk-which is one of the primary underlying health conditions that can worsen COVID-19 outcomes. |
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February is American Heart Month
One in 3 women will lose their life to cardiovascular disease. But losing even one woman is one too many. Join us. Spread the word. And let’s Go Red.
Wear Red Day – Friday, February 5th is National Wear Red Day®, so get your red ready and let’s show the world how – and why – we Go Red. Visit WearRedDay.org to learn how you and your friends can get involved. And don’t forget to post a photo of you in red and use #WearRedDay!
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National Wear Red Day Free Resource Page: The activation guide, posters and social media images located on this site will help you build awareness on the big day AND throughout the month. https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give There are many more downloadable resources on a variety of topics. AHA one-pagers can help elevate awareness and inspire action to improve the health and well-being of women, families and our communities during American Heart Month and all year long.
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The DMV Faith in Action Webinar Series will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October and December. Each session will focus on building the operational and response capacity of faith and ministry leaders in Washington DC. Maryland and Virginia (DMV) over a broad spectrum of health and community concerns.
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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join an upcoming webinar.
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February 3rd @ 5pm-6pm - 10 Signs for First Responders – Flyer – Link to register is on the flyer.
February 9th @ 1pm-2pm – Dementia Conversations – Flyer – Link to register is on the flyer.
SAVE THE DATE: February 17th @ 1pm-2pm – Understanding Behavior: 5 Things Every Black Family Needs to Know – Flyer Coming Soon – Register here.
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February 18th @ 4pm-5pm - 10 Signs for First Responders – Flyer – Link to register is on the flyer.
February 24th @ 6pm-7pm - 10 Signs for First Responders – Flyer – Link to register is on the flyer.
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Human Trafficking Resources for the Faith Community
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COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations: Getting Started
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Soon the communities you serve will have access to vaccines to help protect against COVID-19. CDC has designed a toolkit to help community-based organizations (CBOs) educate communities about this important new prevention tool.
Who is this toolkit for? This toolkit is designed for staff of organizations serving communities affected by COVID-19. These CBOs could include social service organizations, faith-based organizations, YMCAs/YWCAs, fraternities, school organizations (e.g., PTAs/PTOs), meal delivery services, senior centers, and others.
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Safer Ways to Enjoy the Super Bowl |
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Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the Super Bowl this year. If you do have a small gathering with people who don’t live with you, outdoors is safer than indoors. This year, choose a safer way to enjoy the game.
Host a virtual Super Bowl watch party.
- Wear clothing or decorate your home with your favorite team’s logo or colors.
- Make appetizers or snacks with the people you live with to enjoy while watching the game and share the recipes with your friends and family.
- Start a text group with other fans to chat about the game while watching.
Attend an outdoor viewing party where viewers can sit 6 feet apart.
- Use a projector screen to broadcast the game.
- Sit at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
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DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) New Houses of Worship Security Self- Assessment Tool |
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is committed to supporting efforts to maintain safe and secure houses of worship and related facilities while sustaining an open and welcoming environment. In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives and the Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization, CISA provides resources that assist in securing physical and cyber infrastructure.
CISA aims to provide a first stop for guidance and resources that will inform FOB-HOW security-based decisions. Included below are numerous resources, including a Guide and Self-Assessment Tool, which provide building blocks for effective safety and security programs. The resources include assessment, training, planning, exercises, and other materials focused on a wide range of man-made threats (e.g., bombing, active shooter, vehicle ramming, etc.) that could be used against the FBO-HOW community.
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VIRGINIA STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM |
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The Commonwealth of Virginia (the Commonwealth) currently participates in The Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service (BCRS) Grants to States for Loan Repayment. This VA-SLRP is operated by the Virginia Department of Health-Office of Health Equity (VDH-OHE) providing a non-taxed incentive to qualified medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmaceutical (pharmacists) professionals in return for a minimum of two (2) years of service at an eligible practice site in one of the federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in a qualified field of practice in Virginia.
For specific details, please call (804) 864-7431 or email olivette.burroughs@vdh.virginia.gov.
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Facts & Faith Friday, A Virtual Discussion with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Hosted by the Commonwealth of Virginia, VCU Massey Cancer Center, VDH Office of Health Equity
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VDH Partnering with Walgreens To Offer Antigen Testing at No Cost |
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COVID-19 testing will be available by appointment to adults and children age 3 and older who meet screening criteria to receive a test. Appointments can be made by following the steps on Walgreens.com/COVID19Testing
For a list of additional testing options visit the VDH website
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Initial Walgreens COVID-19 testing locations are listed below.
- Collinsville, 3590 Virginia Ave
- North Dinwiddie, 26036 Cox Rd
- Richmond, 4845 Laburnum Ave
- South Boston, 3220 Halifax Rd
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Webinar hosted by the HHS (CMS). February 4, 2021, 2:00 pm ET
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The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for whom a small amount of money can make a big difference. The Foundation welcomes requests for support from community-based non-profit organizations located in the United States.
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Wawa Foundation
The Wawa Foundation and Wawa Community Care are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities and national partners. To achieve this, we provide focused financial and in-kind support for non-profit and community organizations, as well as event sponsorship and volunteerism. Maximum Grant Amount: $2,500. Support focuses on three key areas: Financial Grants, Learn more; In-kind Support, Learn more, and Local Sponsorships, Learn more
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Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market’s community giving programs provide a wide range of resources to help address existing and emerging needs in our neighborhoods and industry. Whole Food's work with individuals and organizations that share our commitment to nourishing people, animals and the planet, and proudly support hundreds of partnerships and initiatives each year. Learn more, Whole Foods, Caring For Local And Global Communities
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Veronica Cosby, VDH Office of Health Equity
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P3, visit us here.
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Stay Connected with VDH Updates from the Office of Health Equity |
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). |
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