Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts' Leadership Dr. Natasha Dwamena, MD, MPH, FACOG Health District Director Vacant Chief Operations Officer Vacant Chief Medical Officer Tes La Dieu, MPH Population Health Manager and Public Information Officer Christopher Layton Business Manager Amy Wagner, MSN, RN, CIC Senior Nurse Manager Mary Wainwright, MS, REHS Environmental Health Manager Leigh Jacques, MPH Epidemiologist - Hampton Jacqueline Williams, MPH Epidemiologist - Peninsula Crystal Hayes WIC Program Coordinator - Hampton Laura Mulryan, RDN WIC Program Coordinator - Peninsula About Us Two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York. Our Mission: To promote community well-being and advance health equity through data-informed decision-making and collaborative partnerships that ensure accessible and responsive services for the residents of the Virginia Peninsula. Our Vision: To cultivate communities that encourage each individual’s access to resources needed to live a healthy, empowered quality of life. Our Values: Our work is guided by these core values: Access, Equity, Collaboration, Respect, and Holistic Health.

  • Access: We believe everyone deserves access to quality health services, resources, and information, regardless of their circumstances, and that innovative methods of providing this access are a part of our responsibility.
  • Equity: We are committed to advancing health equity by addressing disparities and creating inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.
  • Collaboration: We recognize the power of working together with localities, local partners, and the greater community to achieve shared health goals.
  • Respect: We approach every interaction with humility, valuing our role as partners to recognize the feelings, rights, wishes, and traditions of others.
  • Holistic Health: We embrace a comprehensive understanding of health that includes food, housing, transportation, environmental factors, and mental, cultural, and physical well-being.
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