Disease Prevention Hotline

June is Men’s Health Month.

VDH encourages men to take time for their health. Start today. Even small changes can help you feel better and stay healthy.

Learn more at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/06/15/mens-health-month/

Over 50 and HIV+? You aren’t alone. Over 50% of the people in the U.S. with HIV over 50. Take a moment during Older Americans Month to make sure you are getting regular health screenings and are prepared to talk to your doctor about aging and living well with HIV.

Find more information on aging with HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/living-well-with-hiv/taking-care-of-yourself/aging-with-hiv

Are you traveling for the ?

Check out CDC’s tips for fans to stay safe and healthy while traveling this summer.

Topics include:

🍴 Hygiene and food safety
🛫 Traveler advice (including Ebola updates)
🌞 Sun safety and extreme heat
🍺 Alcohol and substance abuse
☔ Disaster and emergency preparedness

https://www.cdc.gov/soccer/index.html

The Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is tremendously saddened by the sudden passing of one of our staff members, Beth Marschak. Read our tribute to her legacy on our website. https://bit.ly/3PXn05V

Thomas acknowledges that because others showed him support that he started taking better care of himself. Now he’s in a position to be a helping hand for others. Read the full story of how he was cured of hepatitis C: https://bit.ly/4tUh0sB.