Cumberland Plateau Health District Awarded Grant to Host Free Health Expo
October 8, 2026
Media Contact: Daniel Hunsucker, Daniel.Hunsucker@vdh.virginia.gov
Cumberland Plateau Health District Awarded Grant to Host Free Health Expo
LEBANON, Va. – The Cumberland Plateau Health District proudly accepts a Community Health Impact Micro-Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). One of 22 local health districts in Virginia to receive the grant, Cumberland Plateau Health District will partner with the Russell County Health Coalition and use the funding to host a free Health Expo. The event will be held on November 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Russell County Government Center, 139 Highland Drive in Lebanon.
“This grant funding is an investment in the health of our community,” said Reisa Sloce, director, Cumberland Plateau and LENOWICO Health Districts. “It will help us do outreach, expand participation, and connect more residents with the screenings, resources, and education available at the Health Expo. By reaching more people, we can strengthen community partnerships and make the Expo a starting point for lasting improvements in health and well-being.”
The family Health Expo has been held for the past 10 years. It features special music, food, exercise demos, a fruit basket walk, health screenings, vaccines, and over 30 local vendors. The event is free to the public.
If you or your organization would like to register as an Expo exhibitor, download and complete the form on the Russell County Health Coalition’s website at https://www.russellhealthcoalition.org/ and email the completed form to Expo Chair Amy Compton at amy.compton@balladhealth.org. The registration deadline is Thursday, November 5 at 5 p.m.
The grant, which is part of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) program, is designed to support health departments across the United States with funding for programs specific to their individual community’s needs.
The PHIG grant is part of a larger award of $60,000 that VDH received to distribute to local health districts. Each health district that received the grant submitted a proposal that included an outline of its plan for the funding and the perceived impact of the funding on the community. The PHIG program requires awardees focus on the following areas:
- Training
- Educational activities
- Outreach
- Staff support
A team of VDH staff reviewed a total of 28 applications. Evaluators used the following measures to screen applicants’ proposals.
- Community Need & Potential Impact
- Reach & Target Population
- Community Partnership Strength
- Program Alignment & Eligibility
- Added Value of Funding
- Evaluation & Metrics Plan
- Feasibility & Readiness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oversees the PHIG program. The grants have supported health departments from around the country since 2022.
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