My garden club kids are so excited to see what they've planted from seed come to life! Healthy Portsmouth

Morning, Portsmouth! “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” | H. Jackson Brown Jr. Emergency management officials have declared a local state of emergency due to the threat of Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on Portsmouth. Be prepared!

Be prepared. Get the FEMA app with weather alerts for up to 5 locations, plus disaster resources and safety tips: fema.gov/mobile-app #BeReady

[12pm] Our area will begin to feel the impacts from Dorian late Thursday night into Friday. Most likely timing for max wind gusts will be Friday morning (35-45 mph Richmond; 55-65 mph Hampton Roads). Rainfall amounts will be 2-" for Hampton Roads; 6-8" NE NC. #NCwx #VAwx #MDwx

Have you heard of Tidewater Medical Transport? They help when getting to medical appointments becomes a challenge. Tidewater Medical Transport is open 24 hours a day. Give them a call at (757) 399-0999 or visit TMTAMBULANCE.com

Are you concerned that your loved ones may be showing early signs #dementia or #Alzheimers? Join the Alzheimer's Association - Southeastern Virginia Chapter at the Portsmouth Public Library to learn the warning signs of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. pic.x.com/vDEN8N76Nv

This nutrition class will be on Thursday at Calvary Baptist of Portsmouth. If you'd like to register contact: DeAnna Heggen ([email protected] or 757-393-8839) m.facebook.com/events/6651722…

Raise your hand if you love peaches and peach season! It's ending soon so enjoy it while it lasts. 😮

Help us serve those who live, learn, work, play and worship in Portsmouth! See you there! ⏰Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:30-3:30pm 🏣 Portsmouth Health Department, 4th floor 📍 Share updates and discuss upcoming projects facebook.com/events/3979701…

We applaud Kroger and Walgreens for deciding to stop selling e-cigarettes, but that’s only step one. Both will still sell tobacco — but they shouldn't. Pharmacies selling tobacco contribute to more young people starting to smoke and make quitting harder. cnbc.com/2019/10/07/kro…

In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Portsmouth Health Department held a Pink rally! How do you plan to celebrate or honor this month?

#Walking is essential for so much more than just your physical health. Read more at our latest blog post with shout-outs to GirlTrek Rails to Trails Conservancy and Walk with a Doc americawalks.org/walking-for-ci…

In this recent interview, Food & Nutrition Services Director Adam Russo of Prince William Public Schools discussed breakfast in the classroom and breakfast after the bell! "My goal is always to feed more kids." Adam Russo PWCS Nutrition PWCS x.com/fsdeditor/stat…

Are you at risk for type 2 #diabetes? Take this quiz to find out: bit.ly/2kQCmdF

Living with #diabetes? Check out these recipe ideas for you and your family: bit.ly/2v3I8uN

Last spring we were thrilled to celebrate one of our first ever #VABreakfast Gold Category winners Douglass Park Elementary School in Portsmouth City. This hard working cafeteria staff make sure every child starts their day with a fun, delicious breakfast!

Siani just wants to be a regular college student. “This is my new math. This Is Diabetes.” #DiabetesAwarenessMonth youtube.com/watch?v=hyhs4Q…

In yet another effort to get ahead of federal action, Juul said it would stop selling mint-flavored e-cigarette pods — a particular favorite among teenagers. A federal flavor ban is due to be announced any day now.  nyti.ms/34C7sXV

Christina doesn’t let her diabetes get in the way of her busy life. This Is Diabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth youtube.com/watch?v=T-PdOF…

Every 21 seconds, someone is diagnosed with #Diabetes. youtube.com/watch?v=wPTxJn…