The Richmond City Health Department’s annual Back to School Event for Richmond residents is Friday, August 25th, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Health Department Clinic located at 400…
health
-
CommunityEducationHappeningsHealth
-
Mosquito surveillance conducted along the borders of Henrico County and the City of Richmond have identified a large number of mosquito samples (pools) testing positive for West Nile virus. This…
-
Summer is in full gear and that means family outings at the pool or vacations to the beach. What that also means is safety – for adults and children! When…
-
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Viruses are a…
-
Stroke affects nearly 800,000 people each year, but did you know that 80% of all strokes can be prevented? Genetics aside, our lifestyle—what we eat, how active we are, and…
-
When it comes to healthy living, far too many believe we’re exempt from the facts and statistics. We disregard sobering data that serves as reminders that these very temples we…
-
Vascular surgery involves using medicine, surgical procedures and minimally invasive procedures with catheters to treat the blood vessels in your body, from the cardiac vessels near your heart to problems…
-
Are you seeking solutions for your New Year’s resolutions? According to the nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets, here are the top five food trends to help…
-
By Nathaniel Sillin The end of the year is a perennial period of self-reflection, and I enjoy partaking in setting a few New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, I’ve (more than once)…
-
By Janna M. Hall Every January, local gyms see a surge in new member registrations. Heading into the new year ready to become a newer version of themselves, we see…