Richmond City Health District

HIPAA - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
This is a federal regulation that mandates privacy and security of protected health information. To find out more about HIPAA, Click here.

Free health insurance for children
The Family Access to Medical insurance Security (FAMIS) was created to meet healthcare needs of Virginia uninsured children up to age 18 in working families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private health insurance. To find out more about FAMIS, click here

Hand washing prevents sickness
Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent many common and not so common virus and bacterial infections. Always wash hands before eating and preparing food. Wash your hands often when frequenting public places, after touching public surfaces such as door handles, and after using the toilet. You also can help protect yourself by getting proper rest and sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising to boost immune system of your body.

Richmond City Health District Contact:
George Jones- 804-646-3137