Public Health Week Begins April 1 in Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park

The Prince William Health District is raising awareness about the importance of public health care this week, according to the Virginia Department of Health website. 

April 1-7 is Public Health Week in the Prince William Health District. The district includes Manassas Park, Manassas and Prince William County.

District officials are hoping to determine the community's significant health issues by offering free, anonymous online survey. 

The Health Check Survey is here.

“Unlike clinical professionals who focus primarily on treating individuals after they become sick or injured, public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening or recurring through educational programs, services, policy recommendations and research,” Dr. Alison Ansher, district health director, said. 

“We work with local, regional and national partners to decrease health disparities and to promote access to quality healthcare for everyone. The Prince William Health District values the support of our community as part of the local public health system.”

For more information about how the Prince William Health District works to achieve a community of healthy people and a healthy environment, visit vdh.virginia.gov/lhd/princewilliam.

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