RHHD Blog: Well Read

Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to take steps to prevent childhood lead poisoning. These steps include talking to a healthcare provider about testing children for lead poisoning and testing for lead in homes built before 1978. Oct. 19-25 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.  Know the...Continue reading→

Last Updated: October 6, 2025 In support of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) partners with Henrico Department of Social Services (HDSS) to encourage expecting and new parents and caregivers to talk with their pediatrician or other healthcare provider about creating a safe sleep environment for children under...Continue reading→

Last Updated: October 2, 2025 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage women 25 years of age and older to talk with their health care provider about their risk for developing breast cancer. Women 40 and older should get regular breast screenings. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month devoted to educating people about...Continue reading→

Last Updated: September 29, 2025 World Heart Day is September 29. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) remind you to add healthy habits into your daily lives to prevent your risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Virginia. Simple lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of...Continue reading→

Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week is September 21-27  Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents and caregivers to choose the right car seat for their child and install the seat properly. RHHD Community Health Workers (CHWs) lead several classes per month at local resource centers as part of the Virginia...Continue reading→

Last Updated: September 22, 2025 The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage anyone experiencing asthma or asthma-like symptoms, including chest tightness or pain, wheezing when exhaling, or trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing, to talk to a healthcare provider about their symptoms. This is especially important during Asthma Peak Week,...Continue reading→

Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to make appointments for respiratory illness vaccinations and make a plan for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month and Sept. 16 is Get Ready Day.  “Get Ready Day reminds us of the importance of preparing ourselves, our families, and our communities for...Continue reading→

Last Updated: September 8, 2025 September is Suicide Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness, remember those we’ve lost, and strengthen our connections. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts invite you to share resources that can save lives. Together, we can help prevent suicide. Suicide remains a leading cause of death in Virginia. In...Continue reading→

Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Opioids are natural or synthetic chemicals that bind to receptors in your brain or body to reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain. Doctors sometimes prescribe opioids to manage and treat moderate-to-severe pain. Opioids can cause a person’s breathing to slow down or stop— this is considered an...Continue reading→

Last Updated: August 27, 2025 National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is August 25-30.  “Community Health Workers help families get care, learn about their health and find local resources,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director of Community Programming Margo Webb. “Their work makes an impact across Richmond City and Henrico County every day. We’re proud...Continue reading→

Last Updated: August 26, 2025 For some young adults, going off to college is an exciting time. Learning to take care of one’s health is as important as required coursework. “College is a time of growth and new experiences, including learning how to care for your health,” said RHHD Population Health Manager Tamara Jones-Groves.  “We...Continue reading→

Last Updated: August 26, 2025 “National Breastfeeding Month reminds us that new and expecting parents need support, encouragement and resources as they navigate the challenging first years of a child’s life,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director of Community Programming Margo Webb. “Richmond and Henrico Health Districts provide a variety of support services and...Continue reading→