Health Department, Administration

The Fauquier County Health Department is part of the Rappahannock/Rapidan Health District.  Its mission is to achieve and maintain optimum personal and community health for its residents by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental protection.  Most services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and include:

• Family Planning
• HIV/AIDS Testing
• Immunizations
• Substance Use
• Sexually Transmitted Illnesses (STI) Testing and Treatment
• Communicable Disease Control
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Environmental Health
• Vital Records--birth and death certificates

Public health staff is available to answer health questions and speak to community organizations, schools, youth groups, and churches. Reference materials, informative pamphlets, and literature can also be obtained at the health department.