Southside Health Education Foundation proudly serves a broad region stretching from southern Chesterfield County to the North Carolina border. Our service area includes urban centers, rural communities, and everything in between — all united by a shared commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce and expanding educational opportunities. Within the service area, SHEF supports thirteen (13) regional high schools, fostering opportunities in health education and workforce development for the next generation. This region represents thousands of students, families, and future healthcare professionals who benefit from increased access to education, training, and career pathways.
SHEF’s Service Region encompasses:
- Petersburg
- Colonial Heights
- Hopewell
- Enon
- Matoaca
- Dinwiddie County
- Sussex County
- Waverly
- Greensville County
- Surry County
- Franklin
- Emporia
- And additional surrounding communities across Southside Virginia
