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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2026
Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov

RICHMOND, Va. – As high temperatures move into the region, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share tips for preventing and recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Prolonged exposure to heat can cause cramping, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death.

“Heat impacts health in many ways, including some ways that aren’t obvious,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Community Health Nurse Supervisor Virginia Slattum. “As our summers get hotter and heat waves become more severe, it’s even more important to protect your health and the health of your family and community. We encourage you to know where to go during extreme heat and to learn the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.”

Extreme heat and heat-related illness

Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for at least two to three days. During periods of extreme heat, the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature because evaporation of sweat is slowed.

Recognizing the signs of heat-related illnesses and knowing what to do might save the life of a loved one. If an individual loses consciousness, has a fast, strong pulse, hot, red skin and/or temperatures of 103° F, call 911 immediately.

What to do during an extreme heat event

• Check local weather and National Weather Service HeatRisk map daily.
• Spend time in air-conditioned places.
• Check on older, sick or disabled people.
• Drink water and avoid alcohol and caffeinated or sugary drinks.
• Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and what to do.
• Minimize sun exposure and wear sunscreen (SPF 30 or above).
• Eat light, cool, and easy-to-digest foods.
• Take a cool shower or bath.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
• Use a fan to provide comfort when temperatures are below 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Don’t leave children, pets, or persons with mobility challenges alone in cars for any amount of time.
• Don’t exercise outdoors during the hottest parts of the day (12-4 p.m.).
• Talk to your doctor about medications that interfere with temperature regulation.

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion occur when your body is unable to cool itself. Humidity plays a big factor in your body’s ability to release heat. The higher the humidity, the slower your sweat evaporates. Age, weight, heart disease, poor circulation, alcohol, sunburn, and prescription drugs play a factor in how quickly your body can cool itself.

Cooling options in Richmond City and Henrico County

The City of Richmond offers cooling stations at the following locations:

• Inclement Weather Shelter operated by the Salvation Army
  • 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue
  • When temperatures reach 92 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
  • Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Department of Social Services
  • Marshall Plaza
    • 900 E. Marshall St., Suite 160
  • Southside Plaza
    • 4100 Hull Street Road
  • Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Richmond Public Libraries
  • Monday-Sunday (hours vary)
• Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Outdoor Pools
  • Monday-Friday, Noon-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-7 p.m.
• Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus service is zero-fare this summer and all GRTC buses are air-conditioned.

Henrico County provides cooling refuge at several recreation centers and at all Henrico Public Libraries.

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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. — Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take steps to prevent firearm injury and death. National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 5 and marks the start of Wear Orange Weekend, June 5-7. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are a major public health concern for families and neighborhoods in Richmond City, Henrico County, and across Virginia. RHHD urges residents and partners to support prevention efforts that build safer, healthier communities.

“Community safety means prevention, response, and healing,” said Tamara Jones-Groves, population pealth manager at Richmond and Henrico Health Districts. “National Gun Violence Awareness Day gives us an opportunity to share practical steps—like safe firearm storage—and support families and communities impacted by violence.”

Firearm safety tips

• Store firearms unloaded and locked with a firearm safe, locked box, trigger or
  chamber lock.
• Store and lock ammunition in a separate place from your firearms.
• Remove firearms from your home if you have a depressed or suicidal family member.

Firearm safety tips for parents and caregivers

• Before you send your child to someone’s house,
• Ask if firearms in the home are stored unloaded and locked.
• Ask if the ammunition is stored separately.
• Ask if there are shotguns and rifles in the home too, not just handguns.
• Invite the children to play at your home if you have doubts about the
  safety of someone else’s home.
• Talk to your child about risk.
• Talk with your children about the risk of firearm injury in places where they visit or play.
• Teach your child that if they find a firearm, they should leave it alone and tell an adult right away.
• Teach your child that if another child shows them a weapon, they should leave the room and immediately and tell an adult.

Richmond City and Henrico County firearm injury emergency department and death data

According to VDH Firearm Injury and Death data, in 2025 there were 261 emergency department visits by Richmond residents for firearm injury – down from 361 visits in 2024. There were 71 firearm deaths in Richmond city in 2023 – up from 64 in 2022. During the years 2019 – 2023, 246 (74%) of these deaths were homicides and 81 (24%) were suicides.

In 2025 there were 120 emergency department visits by Henrico County residents for firearm injury – up from 115 visits in 2024. There were 43 firearm deaths in Henrico County in 2023 – down from 61 in 2022. During the years 2019 – 2023, 122 (51%) of these deaths were homicides and 111 (46%) were suicides.

Note on 2024 death data: A federal government shutdown occurred from October 1, 2025, to November 12, 2025. During this time, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) was affected. Because NCHS finalizes death certificate data, there were delays in finalizing death certificate records. Data for 2024 will be added to the dashboard when final data are available.

If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Trauma Healing Response Network

RHHD serves as the Operating Agent for the Trauma Healing Response Network (THRN) and coordinates the THRN as part of an overall gun violence prevention program. RHHD’s Violence Prevention Program Manager and Trauma Healing Response Network Coordinator identify THRN partner organizations, determine funding allocations for THRN partners based on activities and services they provide to impacted families, liaise with schools where families impacted by gun violence attend, and manage THRN data collection and evaluation.

THRN supports three critical pillars of the City of Richmond’s Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Framework:

• Crisis intervention & wrap around services
• Intensive case management
• Credible messengers

THRN coordinates, tracks, and monitors community-based, culturally responsive, resident-led programs to facilitate healing and respond to acts of gun violence through an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

The THRN’s initial interactions with impacted families often occur in the immediate aftermath of an incident of gun violence. The THRN follows the family’s lead to determine what they need and are ready to receive. THRN support connects people to services through partner organizations; 60 days of case management following an incident of gun violence; and/or connections to longer-term mental health and resilience services.

In fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) to date, THRN network partners:

• Provided more than 927 Community Wellness Checks
• Served 880 families
• Provided $35,060 in emergency funds disbursed directly to support impacted families
• Supported 10 relocations
• Responded to 126 relief requests with 111 approved relief decisions (88.1% approval)
• Prevented four retaliations
• Provided 40 grief support groups
• Responded to 52 shootings

More information about the Trauma Healing Response Network is available at THRN’s Instagram and Facebook pages. For details about the RHHD Violence Prevention Program, contact Tamara Jones-Groves at Tamara.Jones-Groves@vdh.virginia.gov or call 804-774-9776.

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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. — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members with asthma to talk to their primary care provider about keeping an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. A child’s up-to-date Asthma Action Plan should be shared with their caregivers and summer camp staff. Individuals with asthma or asthma-like symptoms, including chest tightness or pain, wheezing when exhaling, and/or trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing, should talk to a healthcare provider. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

“One of the best things families can do to support a child with asthma is to keep an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan and share it with caregivers, school, and summer camp staff,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts School Health Coordinator Carolina Lugo. “An asthma action plan provides clear, step-by-step guidance so kids, caregivers, and school staff know how to manage symptoms, reduce or prevent flare-ups, and respond quickly in an emergency. It’s an important tool that helps children stay healthy, active, and ready to learn.”

Richmond is considered an Asthma Capital according to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. The Richmond region also ranks 14th on the list of most challenging places to live with a pollen allergy in the U.S.

How to manage asthma and allergies

RHHD encourages residents with school-aged children to make sure their child’s school nurse and summer camp staff have a copy of their Asthma Action Plan. Parents can find more information on the RHHD School Health Hub and at the VDH Enrollment Forms and Action Plans page.

Here are some steps you can take to help manage asthma for your families during the summer months.

• Make an appointment with your healthcare provider and your child’s pediatrician over the summer.
• Follow your Asthma Action Plan to keep asthma under control.
• Share your child’s Asthma Action Plan with your school nurse and summer camp staff.
• Manage your home’s indoor air quality.
• Wear a mask in crowded places, wash hands properly, and stay away from sick people.
• Make sure you and your family get rest, adequate sleep and hydration, and eat healthy food.
• Make a plan to get updated vaccines for respiratory infections such as flu and COVID-19 when they become available.

RHHD encourages residents experiencing the symptoms of asthma to reach out to a primary care or other physician to receive diagnosis and treatment. Community members can get help connecting to a primary care physician, regardless of insurance status, by visiting rhhd.gov/connect-pc.

Visit rhhd.gov for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) and Facebook.

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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. — As summer gets ready to start, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts urge families to make water safety part of every day. Drowning happens quickly and quietly, and it remains a leading cause of death for young children. With simple steps, most drownings can be prevented.

“Healthy and Safe Swimming Week gives us the opportunity to focus on keeping ourselves and our families safe around water, whether we are enjoying time at a pool, lake, river, or ocean,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Director Elaine Perry, M.D. “This summer, let’s build our safety skills, increase our awareness, and stop drownings before they start.”

From 2020 to 2024, 473 Virginians died from drowning, and more than half of those deaths happened in natural waters like rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Drownings can happen anywhere and children are especially at risk. Last year, the Virginia Department of Health reported a six-year high of 12 pool drownings in children 0 to 5 years old.

Drowning Prevention Tips

• Make sure kids and adults have basic swimming and water safety skills.
• Actively supervise children in or near water. Designate a responsible adult to be the water watcher and watch the kids in the water without distractions. It’s easy to get pulled away by conversation or a quick glance at a screen.
• Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy. If something happens, having a friend with you could save your life.
• Use U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets when needed.
• Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and how to perform CPR.
• Don’t drink and swim. Alcohol slows your reactions and can make you make bad decisions. Stay out of the water if you’ve been drinking.

Drowning prevention is important but swimming can also lead to illness from germs in the water and injuries from slips, falls, or unsafe conditions.

Swimming Safety Tips

• Avoid getting water in your mouth. Never swallow water from an untreated water source or a pool.
• Wash hands frequently, including after swimming and before preparing and eating food.
• Avoid swimming in a pool if you can’t see the bottom. Cloudy water is a serious safety hazard.
• Avoid swimming in natural water if the water has a green film, foul odor, dead or dying fish, or is discolored.
• Avoid diving or jumping in creeks and ponds you don’t know. Hidden rocks and snags can injure you.
• Avoid swimming if you are ill, vomiting or have diarrhea.
• Check diapers often and take bathroom breaks every hour.
• Cover cuts or wounds with waterproof bandages. Bacteria, viruses and other organisms can infect wounds causing more serious illness.
• Avoid swimming in natural waters for three days after rain. Runoff can carry germs into the water.
• Never run near water. The area can be slippery.
• Shower before and after swimming.
• Watch for strong currents and riptides at the beach. Check your local Beach Map for water quality updates before you go.

Visit rhhd.gov for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) and Facebook.

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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. — Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to get tested for hepatitis. All adults 18 years and older should be screened for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lifetime. Pregnant people should get tested during each pregnancy. Hepatitis Testing Day is May 19.

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the U.S., the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

“I encourage everyone in our community to get tested for and immunized against viral hepatitis if you have not already done so,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Deputy Director Melissa Viray, M.D. “These viruses are contagious and taking these steps protects your health as well as the health of those around you.”

Symptoms of all types of viral hepatitis are similar and can include one or more of the following:

• Dark urine or clay-colored stools
• Diarrhea (hepatitis A only)
• Feeling tired
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, stomach pain, throwing up
• Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)

Symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis can take decades to develop.

Reduce your risk of getting sick by taking the following precautions:

• Get tested.
• Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
• Avoid sharing or reusing needles, syringes or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs, steroids, hormones, or other substances.
• Avoid using personal items that may have come into contact with an infected person’s blood, even in amounts too small to see, such as glucose monitors, razors, nail clippers, or toothbrushes.
• Avoid getting tattoos or body piercings from an unlicensed facility or in an informal setting.

Hepatitis screening

People who haven’t yet been screened for viral hepatitis or who are at additional risk for contracting hepatitis B or C should talk with a medical provider about testing options. Screening for hepatitis B or C is available through your healthcare provider or at any of RHHD’s clinic locations. For more information about RHHD clinical services and to schedule an appointment, call 804-205-3500. Testing sites can also be found using the CDC testing site locator.

Hepatitis vaccination

Effective and safe vaccines are available to prevent both hepatitis A and B. Speak with a provider if you are interested in hepatitis A or B vaccination and if you aren’t sure if you’ve been vaccinated in the past. You can receive vaccines for hepatitis A and B at your health care provider or at any of RHHD’s clinic locations. For more information about RHHD clinical services and to schedule an appointment, call 804-205-3500.

Birth vaccination against hepatitis B continues to be a key protective measure. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all newborns receive a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours of life. The vaccine series is then completed through additional vaccine doses, usually between 1-2 months and 6-18 months. Contracting hepatitis B as an infant is a major risk factor for chronic infection and premature death from cirrhosis or liver cancer, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). According to the Vaccine Integrity Project, the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine has resulted in a 99% decline in pediatric cases.

In Virginia, students are required to complete the hepatitis A and the hepatitis B vaccination series as part of routine school immunizations. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
Hepatitis treatment

Many people who become infected with hepatitis B or C do not have symptoms and may not know they have the virus. The CDC advises there are oral medications (pills) available to treat hepatitis C. The medications are easy to take, have very few side effects, and cure more than 95% of people in just 8–12 weeks. For hepatitis B, medications can help some individuals, but all people with chronic (long term) hepatitis B infection should be monitored by a provider.

How viral hepatitis spreads

Viral hepatitis B and C can spread from person to person through sexual contact, sharing needles or other drug equipment, and from the birthing parent to the infant. Hepatitis A can spread when an infected person prepares food without properly washing their hands after using the bathroom.

Infants born with a hepatitis B infection have a 90% chance of developing a chronic version of the disease. If a pregnant person is a carrier for hepatitis B, their medical team can reduce the chance of the virus passing to the baby. An infant can also get hepatitis B from people other than the birthing parent. The hepatitis B virus can survive on surfaces for at least seven days. In the U.S., roughly 660,000 people live with chronic hepatitis B infection and are often undiagnosed.

Though it is less likely to occur, hepatitis C can also spread from birthing parent to infant. The risk of household transmission of hepatitis C is very low. Pregnant people should get tested for hepatitis B and C at least once during each pregnancy.

Hepatitis in Virginia

According to VDH data on communicable diseases, hepatitis C and B are in the top five most reported conditions in Virginia (excluding COVID-19) over the last five years.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2026
Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) announce the release of the Richmond City and Henrico County 2025-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHIP is a roadmap for improving the health and well-being of our community.

“We continue to work across Richmond City and Henrico County to ensure residents have access to resources and opportunities they need to live healthy, safe, and well,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Population Health Manager Tamara Jones-Groves. “We express gratitude for the community members and partner organizations joining us on this shared path forward.”

RHHD developed the health improvement plan using the findings of the 2024 Richmond City and Henrico County Community Health Assessment (CHA). It focuses on the following priority areas:

• Chronic Disease
• Community Safety & Violence Prevention
• Mental Health (Including Substance Use Disorder)

The CHIP established goals for each priority area, including:

• Expanding community blood pressure monitoring efforts and heart health education
• Expanding access to nutritious foods
• Supporting Vision Zero Task Force Initiatives to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries
• Strengthening partnerships with organizations that address domestic violence
• Increasing access to youth and adult mental health resources
• Addressing substance use-related harms

Many of these goals align with the obesity, mental health, and substance use priorities of Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being.

RHHD partners with local healthcare systems, community-based organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and community members. Together, these partners developed strategies grounded in evidence-based practices with an emphasis on sustainability and equity. The CHIP will be updated once a year and an annual report will be shared. To support CHIP efforts, contact Caroline Best at Caroline.Best@vdh.virginia.gov.

Visit rhhd.gov for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) and Facebook.

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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2026
Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov

May is American Stroke Month

RICHMOND, Va. —Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Strokes happen when something blocks blood flow to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts—it’s sometimes called a “brain attack” for this reason. Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in Virginia (behind cancer, heart disease, and accidents). May is American Stroke Month.

“You can save a life by learning the signs and symptoms of a stroke,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Dr. Elaine Perry. “The sooner someone gets medical care after a stroke, the better chance they have of recovery.”

People experiencing a stroke need quick, professional medical care. The most important step you can take to help is calling 911 as soon as you spot the signs and symptoms of a stroke. RHHD recommends this helpful phrase for remembering the signs and symptoms of a stroke: BE FAST.

• Balance (loss of balance, headaches, or dizziness)
• Eyes (blurred vision)
• Face (one side of the face drooping)
• Arm (arm or leg weakness)
• Speaking (speech difficulty)
• Time (call 911 immediately)

Not every person experiencing a stroke will demonstrate all these symptoms, so you should call 911 if you spot any of these symptoms. For more resources, please visit rhhd.gov/stroke-smart.

Flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines have been linked to reduced risk of stroke and other cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory events in older adults.

Visit rhhd.gov for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) and Facebook.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2026

Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12. The theme for National Nurses Week 2026 is “The Power of Nurses.” Through expertise and compassion, RHHD nurses share the power to heal, turn fear into calm, promote health equity, support the well-being of the community, and change lives.

“The power of a nurse is strength in care, courage in action, and compassion that heals,” said Eastern Henrico Health District Public Health Nurse Supervisor Shuryl Thompson. “Public health nurses turn prevention into power—protecting communities before illness begins.”

RHHD’s award-winning nurses serve their communities in clinics, resource centers, schools and at community events. RHHD nurses:

• Provide vaccinations at clinics for children and adults without health insurance
• Meet students where they are to provide in-school vaccinations
• Provide vaccinations and screenings to newcomers and refugees
• Screen people for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and teach people about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that prevents the spread of HIV
• Screen people and facilitate treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
• Screen community members seeking care at home or in specialized settings

As highlighted in the RHHD 2025 Annual Report, RHHD nurses:

• Provided 14,658 vaccinations at clinics and community and school events
• Provided 325 health screenings for newcomers from nine countries
• Conducted 4,216 Family Planning and STI clinic visits
• Enrolled 90 new PrEP clients
• Managed and treated 27 active tuberculosis cases and 269 latent tuberculosis infections
• Screened 1663 people for long-term services and supports eligibility

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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.

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