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Full Resource Name:

Portsmouth Health Department

Address

1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

(757) 393-8585

www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/portsmouth/

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Description:

Local Health Department

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Virginia Department of Health

Date of Official Change:

May 16, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Contacts

Email

phd.info@vdh.virginia.gov

Phone Numbers

Main Line

(757) 393-8585

WIC

(757) 393-5340

Services

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AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling

Special Notes/Funding

Local Health Department

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Required Documents

No documentation required

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

No fees/not applicable

Intake Procedure

Contact organization for more information

Languages

English

Service Area

Portsmouth

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Virginia
    Click here to see this service (LH-2700.0150) and related services within the Service Tree.
    Birth Certificates

    Geography Served

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    • Virginia
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      Breastfeeding Support Programs

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      • Virginia
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        Child Passenger Safety Seats

        Geography Served

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        • Virginia
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          COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

          Geography Served

          None

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          COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

          Geography Served

          None

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          Death Related Records/Permits

          Description

          To obtain Birth, Divorce and marriage Certificates, contact Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Vital Records Application for Certification of a Vital Record and ID Requirements Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat) Virginia Department of Health will not issue Vital Records certificates to the following: Aunts/Uncles Grandparents/Grandchildren Friend Fiancées Other non-related persons Also, Vital Records may be obtained online from the Vital Checks website

          Hours

          Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 am – 11:30 am. (last intake at 11:00 am & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 11 am) Closed for lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 12:30 pm – 3 pm (last intake at 2:30 pm & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 2:30pm) Open Thursdays: 12:30 pm – 3 pm (last intake at 2:30 pm & no more than 3 requests will be accepted from the individual at 2:30pm)

          Intake Procedure

          Portsmouth Health Department maintains death certificates on deaths that occurred in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia only Application for Certification of a Vital Record and ID Requirements Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat) Who can request a Death Certificate? Mother/Father Adult – Sister/Brother Court Appointed Guardian Husband/Wife Adult Child Funeral Directors and legal representative of family Beneficiary named on a policy

          Geography Served

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            Family Planning

            Description

            The Family Planning program provides women and men with the ability to decide if they want to have children and if so, how many and how far apart they want to space them. Services are provided to everyone regardless of race, age, citizenship status or income. All services are affordable and charges for service are income based. Social Security numbers are not required nor proof of residency in the county or city where services are provided. The Family Planning clinic offers services that include: Pap smear – as determined by the clinician Breast examination/education on self breast exam Birth control Methods: Pills Depo-Provera 3 month shot NuvaRing Diaphragm Condom/Spermicide Long Term Contraceptives such as Mirena, ParaGard (IUD) and Implanon (IUD) when available. Please note that Patients that require LRCs must be seen at the Family planning clinic for a consultation and must be established patients with the Family planning Clinic. Phone (757) 393-8585 extension 8716

            Hours

            Monday-Wednesday 8am-11pm 12:30pm-3pm Hours (By appointment only)

            Geography Served

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              Food Handling Permits

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              • Virginia
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                HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication

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                • Virginia
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                  HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication

                  Geography Served

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                  • Virginia
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                    Immunizations

                    Geography Served

                    None

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                    Infant and Child Safety Education

                    Geography Served

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                    • Virginia
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                      Medication Dispensing Systems

                      Geography Served

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                        Nutrition Education

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                        • Virginia
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                          Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening

                          Special Notes/Funding

                          Local Health Department

                          Description

                          Free confidential information and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. No appointment necessary, and there are no residency restrictions. Phone (757) 393-8585 extension 8716

                          Hours

                          Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (Also available by appointments. Walk-ins are limited) Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8am-11am 12:30pm-3pm

                          Required Documents

                          No documentation required

                          Eligibility

                          No restrictions

                          Fees

                          No fees/not applicable

                          Intake Procedure

                          Registration for afternoon clinics begin at 12:15. Only 10 patients seen per clinic.

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          Portsmouth

                          Geography Served

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                          • Virginia
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                            Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment

                            Special Notes/Funding

                            Local Health Department

                            Hours

                            Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

                            Required Documents

                            No documentation required

                            Eligibility

                            No restrictions

                            Fees

                            No fees/not applicable

                            Intake Procedure

                            Contact organization for more information

                            Languages

                            English

                            Service Area

                            Portsmouth

                            Geography Served

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                            • Virginia
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                              Tuberculosis Control

                              Description

                              Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening AND PPD READING Fees as applicable The clinic provides evaluation, treatment and preventative treatment programs for TB. Phone (757) 393-8585 extension 8716

                              Hours

                              Monday, Wednesday, Friday TB Skin Test and Readings 8am-11am TB Skin Readings 12:30pm-3pm

                              Geography Served

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                                Tuberculosis Screening

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                                  WIC

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