Virginia Department of Health

Not to be confused with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Virginia Department of Health
Agency overview
Formed1907
Preceding agency
  • Virginia State Board of Health (1872-1907)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionCommonwealth of Virginia
HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Employees3300
Annual budget$1.2 billion
Agency executives
Websitehttps://www.vdh.virginia.gov

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is a department of the Virginia Government that oversees public health in Virginia. The department is led by the State Health Commissioner, who reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. Oversight is provided by the 15-member Virginia Board of Health. Public services are divided among 32 health districts. In fiscal year 2024, its budget was approximately $1.2 billion.

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