Cancer - Richmond, Virginia Cancer Registry, Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Cancer Registry (VCR) is the state's cancer surveillance program. By state law, VCR receives reports of cancer from hospitals, clinics, independent pathology laboratories, and physicians. Information VCR collects describes the burden of cancer in Virginia. VCR supports programs and organizations statewide to promote cancer prevention, early detection, and successful treatment and care. The registry publishes statistical summaries of cancer incidence, responds to requests for information, and educates citizens, cancer professionals, and organizations around the state about cancer.
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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.