Department of Health (601)
Mission
The Virginia Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Virginians.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 10/22/2009
Last modified: 10/22/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $581,696,563 | $575,530,606 | 3,675 | 3,622 |
| 2006-2008 | $530,177,629 | $535,427,433 | 3,768 | 3,771 |
| 2004-2006 | $476,891,317 | $487,931,865 | 3,670 | 3,598 |
There are 0 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
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Percentage of two-year old children in Virginia who are appropriately immunized |
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The percentage of adults in Virginia who are obese |
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Percentage of adults in Virginia who smoke |
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Percentage of youth ages 12-17 in Virginia who smoke |
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The teenage pregnancy rate among females ages 10-19 in Virginia |
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Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
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The percentage of adults 65 years of age and older in Virginia who are appropriately immunized against influenza |
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The percentage of adults 65 years of age and older in Virginia who are appropriately immunized against pneumonia |
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The percentage of residents of long term care facilities in Virginia who have pressure ulcers |
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The number of additional Virginia citizens who will gain access to safe and affordable drinking water will increase. |