Latest Department of Public Health News Releases

Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Chesapeake Bay Between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road

Thursday, June 07, 2012 · 12:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road.  Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards. Signs ha... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay Between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road

Wednesday, June 06, 2012 · 03:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Wate... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Oceanfront Area from 8th Street to Aqua Lane

Friday, June 01, 2012 · 03:40 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the oceanfront area between 8th Street and Aqua Lane.  Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards. Signs have been remo... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for Oceanfront Area from 8th Street to Aqua Lane

Thursday, May 31, 2012 · 03:45 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the oceanfront area between 8th Street and Aqua Lane. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Quality St... ​

Deadline for Virginia Beach Human Services Department Mayfair Mews Relief Fund Donations is June 8

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 · 01:45 pm
The Virginia Beach Community has donated $4,347.65 to the Mayfair Mews Relief Fund established by the City of Virginia Beach Human Services Department.   The department will continue accepting donations until June 8.  Shortly after June 8, the funds will be disbursed to th... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Chesapeake Bay from Wake Forest Street to Rockbridge Road

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · 01:30 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Rockbridge Road.  Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards. Signs h... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay from Wake Forest Street to Rockbridge Road

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · 03:30 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Rockbridge Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Wat... ​

Free Training for Managers and Servers of Alcoholic Beverages

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Establishment Review Task Force (ERTF) will host a free training session to individuals who manage and serve alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars on Wednesday, March 7, starting at 6:15 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), 411 In... ​

Consumers Now Have Website Access to Virginia Beach Hotel/Motel Inspection Reports

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has launched a new website that will provide consumers access to Health Department inspection reports for Virginia Beach hotels, motels and bed & breakfast businesses. Prior to this, only Virginia Beach restaurant inspecti... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for All of Chesapeake Bay

Friday, June 17, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted the final swimming and wading advisory along the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. The last area with an advisory – now lifted – is between Morton Road and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. Lab results showed bac... ​