{"id":10479,"date":"2021-01-08T12:41:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T17:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?page_id=10479"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:19:52","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-10479\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10479-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-10479-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-10479-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10479-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-postloop panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">The latest news from RHHD<\/h3>\n<article id=\"post-25017\" class=\"post-25017 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr category-uncategorized\">\n    <header class=\"entry-header\">\n        <h1 class=\"entry-title\">Student Health 101: Your College Syllabus for a Healthy 2026 School Year<\/h1>    <\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n    \n    <div class=\"entry-content\">\n        <p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/strong> August 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <a href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RICHMOND, Va.<\/strong>\u2013 New courses, new teachers, new living situations, and new relationships can present challenges each year of college. Students can better meet these challenges and accomplish their goals by maintaining good health. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are offering college students tips for physical, sexual, and mental health to support a successful academic year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For college students, learning to maintain health is as important studying for exams,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts\u2019 Population Health Manager Tamara Jones-Groves. \u201cWe provide teens and young adults with the information they need to protect their physical, sexual and mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are some tips for staying healthy at college:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Support immune function.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/about\/enhancing-immunity.html#cdc_healthy_habits_facts-1-eat-well\">Eating a healthy diet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/about\/enhancing-immunity.html#cdc_healthy_habits_offering_support-4-get-enough-sleep\">getting enough sleep<\/a> can help to make sure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/about\/enhancing-immunity.html\">immune system<\/a> is functioning properly. When the immune system is not working as well as it should, the risk of contracting diseases that are common on colleges campuses may increase, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gastrointestinal infections<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory illnesses<\/li>\n<li>Sinus infections<\/li>\n<li>Sexually transmitted infections<\/li>\n<li>Inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, also known is meningitis\n<ul>\n<li>Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency and should be treated as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Eat a healthy diet.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>RHHD recommends the following tips for healthy eating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink enough water. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/water-healthy-drinks\/index.html\">CDC<\/a>, drinking water can prevent dehydration, which can cause mood change, fatigue, unclear thinking, overheating, constipation, and kidney stones.<\/li>\n<li>Eat a balanced breakfast. Teens tend to skip breakfast more often than during childhood. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/healthy-living\/nutrition\/Pages\/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx\">the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, teens who eat breakfast have improved memory and attention.<\/li>\n<li>Make the most of dining hall meals. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy options. Include a variety of protein foods. Healthful protein options include seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), soy products, nuts and seeds.<\/li>\n<li>Keep healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, and a variety of protein rich options in your dorm so they are easily available.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of caffeine consumption. Moderate caffeine consumption (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\">up to 400 mg per day<\/a>) can be a part of a balanced student diet. That&#8217;s about two to three 12 oz cups of plain coffee.<\/li>\n<li>Limit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/be-sugar-smart\/index.html\">added sugars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/salt\/reduce-sodium-intake\/index.html\">sodium (salt)<\/a>, saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li>Stay within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/myplate-plan\">daily calorie needs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Energy drinks might seem like a good way to fuel long study sessions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/school-nutrition\/energy-drinks\/index.html\">harmful effects of energy drinks<\/a>, which often include large amounts of caffeine. Some of the harmful effects of energy drinks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dehydration (not enough water in your body)<\/li>\n<li>Heart complications (such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure)<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety (feeling nervous and jittery)<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia (inability to sleep)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.realfood.gov\/DGA.pdf\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sleep well.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Good sleep is essential for health and well-being and can help college students stay focused, improve concentration and improve academic performance. CDC recommends taking the following steps to improve sleep:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to bed and get up at the same time every day.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom quiet, relaxing, and at a cool temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid large meals and alcohol before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Get immunized.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>College students should be up to date on all school-required <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/requirements\/\">immunizations<\/a>. In addition, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommends the following vaccines for college students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meningococcal ACWY<\/li>\n<li>Meningococcal B<\/li>\n<li>Human Papillomavirus (HPV)<\/li>\n<li>Hepatitis A<\/li>\n<li>Influenza<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/request-immunization-record\/\">immunization record<\/a> and catch up on any missed doses. Vaccines are available through healthcare providers, pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and RHHD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/clinical-services\/\">clinics<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Practice healthy <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/resp-hygiene\/\"><strong>hygiene<\/strong><\/a><strong> habits.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Cover coughs and sneezes.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t share drinks.<\/li>\n<li>Stay home when you\u2019re sick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Prioritize sexual health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Take steps to reduce your likelihood of getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/std\/\">Sexually Transmitted Infection<\/a> (STI).<\/li>\n<li>If you are sexually active:\n<ul>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/condom-use\/communication-resources\/index.html\">condoms<\/a> consistently and correctly every time.<\/li>\n<li>Talk with sexual partners about your sexual health and history.<\/li>\n<li>Get tested for STIs, including HIV, at least once a year.\n<ul>\n<li>Testing is confidential and provided through most university and college student health services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/stihiv-prevention-program\/\">RHHD<\/a> offers testing on a sliding scale for income-eligible people. Some community partners offer free testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Learn about free or low-cost medications that can help prevent you from becoming infected with HIV (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/prep-and-npep\/\">PrEP<\/a>) or STIs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sti\/prevention\/doxy-pep.html\">DoxyPEP<\/a>).\n<ul>\n<li>RHHD offers PrEP and DoxyPEP at its Richmond City and Henrico East clinic locations. Call 804-482-5493 to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Prioritize mental health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice mindfulness and relaxation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/health-information\/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits\/emotional-wellness-toolkit\/emotional-wellness-toolkit-more-resources\">techniques<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Know signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/anxiety-disorders\">anxiety<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/publications\/depression\">depression<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for help from people you trust.<\/li>\n<li>Seek mental health support. Many universities offer on-campus counseling services.<\/li>\n<li>In a crisis, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/988va.org\/\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Think before you drink.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Alcohol consumption affects your body and mind. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/alcohols-effects-health\/alcohol-topics-z\/alcohol-facts-and-statistics\/alcohol-and-young-adults-ages-18-25\">National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/a> (NIAAA) estimates that alcohol use is a factor in more than 1,500 deaths among college students ages 18 to 24 each year. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28375675\/\">One in five college women<\/a> experience sexual assault during college. A majority of sexual assaults in college <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26003585\/\">involve alcohol or other substances<\/a>. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/data\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/rpt57150\/2025-nsduh-annual-national-report.pdf\">2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health<\/a>, 13.1% of adults ages 18 to 25 met the criteria for past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD). Students who choose to drink should do so legally and responsibly and understand the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov\/parents-students\/students#:~:text=Learn%20about%20the%20risks%20and%20consequences%20of%20college,on%20the%20College%20Drinking%20Prevention%20website%20for%20students.\"> risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to recognize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/brochures-and-fact-sheets\/understanding-dangers-of-alcohol-overdose\">signs of alcohol overdose<\/a>, call 911, and help someone may be experiencing an alcohol overdose. While waiting for medical help to arrive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the person on the ground in a sitting or partially upright position rather than in a chair.<\/li>\n<li>Help a person who is vomiting. Have them lean forward to prevent choking.<\/li>\n<li>If a person is unconscious or lying down, roll them onto one side with an ear toward the ground to prevent choking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Know where to go for care.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Locate your campus health center and learn what services they provide. Most student health centers offer primary care and mental health support services, often at low or no cost to students. Knowing where to go and what to do if you fall sick or get injured can save you stress and money.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/connect-pc\">rhhd.gov\/connect-pc<\/a> to learn more about primary care options in your community.<\/p>\n<p>For more health and safety information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\">rhhd.gov<\/a>. 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Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents and caregivers to schedule school-required vaccination appointments [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24952\" class=\"post-24952 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/03\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-highlight-breastfeeding-and-nutrition-support-services-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Highlight Breastfeeding and Nutrition Support Services 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24906\" class=\"post-24906 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/22\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-case-in-fox-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies Case in Fox 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/22\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-case-in-fox-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-22T13:57:17-04:00\">July 22, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0July 22, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying community members residing on or near the 8000 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24885\" class=\"post-24885 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/14\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-tick-and-mosquito-related-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito-Related Illnesses<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/14\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-tick-and-mosquito-related-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T08:52:05-04:00\">July 14, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-20T09:12:21-04:00\">July 20, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Warmer weather means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Warmer weather can also mean more chances [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24827\" class=\"post-24827 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/06\/rhhd-announces-dr-melissa-viray-as-acting-health-director\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">RHHD Announces Dr. Melissa Viray as Acting Health Director<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/06\/rhhd-announces-dr-melissa-viray-as-acting-health-director\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:01:41-04:00\">July 6, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:06:24-04:00\">July 6, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) announce that Deputy Director Melissa Viray, M.D., is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24821\" class=\"post-24821 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/01\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-urge-fourth-of-july-safety-as-heat-wave-approaches\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Urge Fourth of July Safety as Heat Wave Approaches<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/01\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-urge-fourth-of-july-safety-as-heat-wave-approaches\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T12:15:59-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T12:16:16-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 A dangerous heat wave is expected over the Fourth of July weekend, and the Richmond and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24802\" class=\"post-24802 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/25\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-hiv-testing-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage HIV Testing 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/25\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-hiv-testing-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-06-25T08:19:09-04:00\">June 25, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-29T08:42:43-04:00\">June 29, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov National HIV Testing Day is June 27 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Richmond [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24796\" class=\"post-24796 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/22\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-schedule-appointments-for-childrens-school-required-vaccines-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Schedule Appointments for Children\u2019s School-Required Vaccines 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/22\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-schedule-appointments-for-childrens-school-required-vaccines-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-22T11:52:31-04:00\">June 22, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Schedule Appointments for Children\u2019s School-Required Vaccines RICHMOND, Va. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24752\" class=\"post-24752 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/10\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-and-recognizing-heat-related-illness-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heat-Related Illness 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/10\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-and-recognizing-heat-related-illness-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-06-10T09:32:02-04:00\">June 10, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-10T09:32:15-04:00\">June 10, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 As high temperatures move into the region, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share tips [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24633\" class=\"post-24633 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/05\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-firearm-safety-tips\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Firearm Safety Tips<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/06\/05\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-firearm-safety-tips\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-06-05T08:06:07-04:00\">June 5, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-09T09:24:53-04:00\">July 9, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 5 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24574\" class=\"post-24574 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/26\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourages-you-to-have-an-asthma-action-plan\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourages You to Have an Asthma Action Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/26\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourages-you-to-have-an-asthma-action-plan\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-05-26T08:19:00-04:00\">May 26, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-05T14:14:24-04:00\">June 5, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24558\" class=\"post-24558 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/21\/rhhd-shares-water-safety-tips-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">RHHD Shares Water Safety Tips 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/21\/rhhd-shares-water-safety-tips-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-05-21T08:03:43-04:00\">May 21, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-05T14:14:44-04:00\">June 5, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Healthy and Safe Swimming Week is May 18-24 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 As summer gets ready to start, Richmond and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24332\" class=\"post-24332 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/19\/rhhd-encourages-testing-for-hepatitis-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">News Release: RHHD Encourages Testing for Hepatitis 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/05\/19\/rhhd-encourages-testing-for-hepatitis-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-05-19T08:29:44-04:00\">May 19, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-05T14:15:05-04:00\">June 5, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Hepatitis Testing Day is May 19 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- 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