Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith and interfaith-based communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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A tool to help determine how long you need to isolate, quarantine, or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Boosters
Request a Pharmacy Precision Clinic
National Minority Health Month
Stroke Smart VA
Black Maternal Health Week
DMV Faith in Action
Second Chance Month
Menthol Sunday 2022
Training & Webinars
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CDC Recommends Additional Boosters for Certain Individuals |
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What You Need to Know
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As with vaccines for other diseases, people are best protected against infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 when they stay up to date with vaccinations.
- COVID-19 vaccines continue to protect people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and even dying—especially people who have received a booster.
- CDC recommends everyone ages 12 years and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series. Some people can receive two boosters.
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People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including recommendations for a booster. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
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Adults age 50 and older and some immunocompromised individuals are now eligible to get a second Pfizer or Moderna booster dose at least 4 months after their first booster (whether they received a Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson booster). Older adults—especially those with underlying medical conditions—and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe COVID-19, and are among those most likely to benefit from the additional protection of a second booster shot. |
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Pharmacy Precision Clinics
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Division of Pharmacy Services developed a COVID-19 vaccination program called Pharmacy Precision Clinics (PPCs) to vaccinate as many Virginians as possible. Precision Clinics operate by partnering with local participating pharmacies to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Pharmacy Precision Clinics are available to faith and community-based organizations interested in making COVID-19 vaccinations. PPCs are free of charge to the community.
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To request a PPC, interested organizations should complete and submit this REDCap survey. There are no minimum or maximum number of vaccination requirements to request a clinic. |
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Once the survey is submitted; the appropriate Local Health Department (LHD) will be notified and will initiate the process of coordinating the requested clinic. If an LHD is unable to facilitate the coordination, the VDH Division of Pharmacy Services team will ensure that a clinic is coordinated as per the request. |
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National Minority Health Month 2022 |
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April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)! This year the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and its partners are highlighting the important role individuals and organizations can play in helping to reduce health disparities and improve the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
This year's NMHM theme is Give Your Community a Boost! This theme focuses on the continued importance of COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as one of the strongest tools we can use to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme also supports the many other efforts happening in communities throughout the country to advance health equity.
Visit the NMHM website in English and Spanish to find social media messages, graphics, and information you can use to Give Your Community a Boost!
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Has any one close to you had a stroke?
Would you be able to spot a stroke?
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Strokes are one of the leading causes of death for men and women in the United States. But there is some good news—they are treatable and up to 80 percent of them are preventable.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so it’s an appropriate time to study up on your stroke knowledge and decrease your risk.
Stay Stroke Smart by becoming a Stroke Smart Community!
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Every 40 seconds someone in the United States experiences a stroke
and every 4 minutes someone dies from a stroke*.
* From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Stroke Facts (cdc.gov)
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Black Maternal Health Week
April 11-17, 2022
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The Black Mamas Matter Alliance is sponsoring the third annual Black Maternal Health Week as part of the observation of National Minority Health Month in April. Rates of maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) are much higher in the United States than in its peer nations. National severe maternal morbidity (SMM) rates have nearly doubled over the past decade, and the incidence of SMM was 166% higher for Black women than White women from 2012 to 2015. To help mitigate SMM, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance will observe Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness of the problem; enrich the dialogue surrounding Black maternal health; promote solutions, policies, and research; and increase community involvement.
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This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign. Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, BMHW is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to:
- Deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US;
- Amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions;
- Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders;
- Provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and
- Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.
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DMV Faith in Action Webinar Series |
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Be the Change: Reset, Recharge
& Renew
Building the capacity of faith and ministry leaders to address the concerns of selfcare.
Tuesday, April 12th 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
DMV Faith in Action is a collaboration, a partnership between the Washington, D.C. Department of Health, the Maryland Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Health. Our offices are specifically tasked with addressing health education and capacity building for communities of faith.
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April 2022 is Second Chance Month and the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC), and its many partners will host a range of learning opportunities on topics for successful reentry including reentry basics, education, employment, housing, behavioral health, youth and young adults, family and community engagement, and evaluation and sustainability. Register today!
Community Resources for Reentry Support
Your community can join others across the country that are strengthening reentry efforts by mentoring, providing literacy or educational assistance, vocational jobs skills, or 12-step programs and in other ways by:
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CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CLASSES
Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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What is CDSMP?
CDSMP is 6-week program that meets for two hours once a week. CDSMP helps people learn ways to control pain and other symptoms, get around better, and stay independent.
Classes are offered through in-person, virtual via Zoom, or by phone with toolkit sessions.
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Virginia P3 Partner Resource Webinar Series |
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The Department of Homeland Security aims to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach by providing products, tools, and resources to help you prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident. Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. Learn more about these resources at our next webinar as we continue these Partner Resource Webinar Series! |
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When: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Virginia Relay Remote Conference Captioning (RCC) services will be available for this session.
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CBERS 2022 MENTAL HEALTH & THE RIPPLING EFFECTS OF COVID-19 |
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April 26, 2022 @ 6pm - 8pm
April 30, 2022 @ 9am - 11am
Participants will learn to:
- Identify and define burn out, compassion fatigue, trauma, and stress as it relates to COVID-19
- Increase participant awareness of self care strategies, techniques and skills
- Increase knowledge of local behavioral health resources
Target Audience: Any person who responded or was affected by COVID-19:
General Public Workers, Healthcare workers, Emergency Management, Disaster Shelter Workers, EOC Staff, EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement, Emergency Dispatch, Emergency Department Staff, Local Health Districts and OCME Staff, Frontline Workers, Clergy, and Educators
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Spring is a great time to “clean out” your medicine cabinet.
Use “DRUG TAKE BACK DAY”
to dispose of unneeded medications properly.
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Visit the DEA website, type in your zip code and find the closest collection site HERE:
If you or someone you care for has been prescribed a narcotic or opioid, it is VERY important to use and dispose of these medications safely. Please take the time to watch this short video in the link below and learn what you can do to address the Opioid Crisis: https://seniornavigator.org/mindyourmeds
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What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?
If your household is eligible, you can receive:
- Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
- Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers need to enroll in the ACP with a participating provider that offers connected devices (Note: not all internet company offer device discounts.) The internet company will provide the discount to the consumer.
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No Wrong Door (NWD) Systems empower individuals to make informed decisions, to exercise control over their long term care needs, and to achieve their personal goals and preferences.
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No Wrong Door understands we are living in uncertain times. If you have questions about how to access services for yourself or loved ones, such as where and how to get home delivered meals, transportation, or healthcare services, we are here for you:
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Virginia Easy Access – a website to search for services and supports that has a comprehensive listing of COVID-19 resources
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2-1-1 Virginia – a 24/7 resource to find local services; call, email, or chat
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VirginiaNavigator – your nonprofit guide to disability, aging, and veteran’s’ services
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The Arthritis Foundation’s program,
Walk With Ease reduces the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health.
No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Walk With Ease
program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022, 10:00 AM
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GET IN THE RING
Download the 2022 Toolkit
Use No Menthol Sunday 2022 to trample the opposition. This toolkit will equip participants with strategies, facts, and talking points to be bold in this final fight against tobacco. Decades of work are now coming to fruition and we must maintain momentum until it is accomplished. Don't be afraid to get in the ring, we've already won.
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TOOLKIT & RESOURCES
The No Menthol Sunday toolkit details this year's theme and contains templates, sermon topics, fact sheets, activities and inspiration for your faith community event. Plus download extras including PSA's, press release and coloring pages.
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- 10 Days of NMS Activities
- Church Announcement
- Coloring Book
- Sermon Topics
- Youth Activity: Menthol in My Community
- Order Church Fans (Free)
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If you are feeling stress, grief, or anxiety during this time, you are not alone. Find ideas for what could help at HowRightNow.
Sadness, fear, worry, or other emotions can affect us during or after tough situations, like dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss of a family member or friend, or experiences related to racism. Dealing with these challenges can weigh heavily on your mental health, and recent data suggest this is the case for many who have sought professional help with their mental health since the pandemic started.
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Spring weather can be unpredictable. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury and weather-related death increases, so planning makes sense. Prepare for storms, floods, and tornadoes as if you know in advance they are coming, because in the spring, they very likely will.
Advance planning for thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and floods requires specific safety precautions. You can follow many of the same steps for all extreme weather events. Keep an emergency kit on hand.
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World Immunization Week
celebrated in the last week of April (24-30, 2022) aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.
WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccines and immunization and ensures that governments obtain the necessary guidance and technical support to implement high-quality immunization programs.
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Additional Community Resources |
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Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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Virginia P3 recognizes that faith-based and community partners eagerly and actively step in to fulfill the needs of their community, especially during a crisis. As a result, we aim to equip our partners to respond to the present opioid health crisis with Opioid Response Toolkits.
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Get COVIDWISE today!
Have you added your phone to the COVID fight yet? Download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app today to help protect your community while protecting your privacy!
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April 13, 2022 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
April 13, 2022 | 6:00 PM-12:00 PM
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April 26, 2022 | 9:00AM-10:00AM EST
April 28, 2022 | 1:00PM-3:00PM EST
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May 19, 2022 |1:00PM-2:00PM EST
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention (P3) Disparities Grant
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity is offering funding up to $20,000 through the Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention Disparities Grant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant program addresses COVID-19-related health disparities and advancing health equity by partnering with faith-based institutions and organizations on community-based outreach efforts.
The grant program supports projects responding to the impact of COVID-19 in continued efforts to enhance community resilience, creativity, promoting health and well-being.
Application Deadline: May 2, 2022 by 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 1:00 PM
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Eligibility Criteria
This grant program is specific to faith-based institutions in Virginia. These include houses of worship such as churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.
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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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