RD172 - Annual Progress Report of the Department of Health on the Effect of the Aging Population on State Agencies


Executive Summary:
Section 2.2-5510 of the Code of Virginia requires each state agency to report annually to the Governor and General Assembly concerning its progress for addressing the impact of an aging population in at least five specific actions. During FY2006, the Virginia Department of Health provided services to more than 32,000 Virginians age 65 or older. Examples of services provided by the Virginia Department of Health to this population included vaccinations, health promotion programs, breast and cervical cancer screening, and funding for pharmacy assistance. The Virginia Department of Health's strategic plan addresses these issues in multiple areas, and will be amended as new needs and programs arise.