Birth Defects - Richmond, (VaCARES), Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System (VaCARES): A birth defects registry of children under age two who have congenital anomalies. Hospitals statewide are charged with reporting children identified with a congenital anomaly via a web based reporting system. Services include the provision of condition related information to parents and health care providers. VaCARES is a mandate of the Code of Virginia.
Physical Address
109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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Fax
(804) 864-7771
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Service area
VA
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Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) mission is to protect the health and promote the well-being of all people in Virginia. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.