The restaurant and food program provides plan review for building and remodeling projects, for restaurants, routine visits to evaluate food handling procedures, investigations of food related illnesses and complaints, consultation, training, and permit issuance for the operations.

The rabies control program provides investigation, advice on proper management, and notice for animal confinement. When determined necessary, specimens are collected and delivered to the lab for rabies analysis.

The water and sewage program provides site evaluation, system design, and permit issuance or denial for septic system or well is installed, an installation inspection is conducted. The environmental health specialist also conducts investigations of malfunctioning septic systems and water problems relating to private wells. Permits to modify, repair, or replace these systems must be issued by the Health Department.

In addition, the Health Department also inspects summer migrant labor camps, campgrounds, and marinas.

For more information, call (540) 288-9018 or online, Virginia Department of Health, http://www.vdh.state.va.us/

Hospitals

Stafford County is served by two hospitals:

Mary Washington Hospital is located at 1001 Sam Perry Boulevard in Fredericksburg. For more information about Mary Washington Hospital, call (540) 899-1100.

Potomac Hospital is located at 2300 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge. For more information about Potomac Hospital, call (540) 659-1800.