Thank a social worker today!
March has been officially recognized as National Social Work Month by the White House. In March, we celebrate the valuable skills social workers bring to our communities, and we consider the social challenges—things like increasing mental health needs and substance use—that make our social workers more vital than ever. Margo Webb, RHHD’s Director of Community Programs, is a social... Continue reading→
Spotlight on Virginia Prison Birth Project
This week, we continue highlighting some of the newest Health Equity Fund (HEF) recipients. The HEF—which is administered by the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation and supported by the City of Richmond and RHHD—announced its most recent round of funding at the end of January. At its heart, health equity is about recognizing when our existing care and social... Continue reading→
From the Director: A transitional anniversary
Four years ago this week, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and we entered the first of many emergency declarations at the national, state, and local levels. The pandemic has had an overwhelming impact on all of our lives—it shaped our experiences at home, in the workplace, and at school. We lost beloved family members and friends. For... Continue reading→
Active RHHD!
On Friday, Mar. 1, Senior Health Educator Charles Lee and Employee Health Nurse Shannon Campbell attended Sportsbackers’ Active RVA Awards Breakfast at the University of Richmond. The program recognizes workplaces and schools “implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity.” The award recognizes Charles and Shannon’s efforts to make sure RHHD incorporates regular activity and well-being into daily... Continue reading→
CDC updates respiratory virus guidance, Part Two: Show me the science!
If you’re someone who likes understanding the why behind updated guidance, CDC has issued an explainer for its changes to respiratory virus recommendations. The agency released a long background document that explains the decision-making behind the updated guidance. It walks readers through the data that experts consulted. RHHD’s Data Team found this graph, shared as part of... Continue reading→
Updated CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance
On Friday, March 1, CDC released updated guidance for respiratory viruses, that including standardizing the isolation guidelines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV: When you think you have a respiratory illness like the flu or COVID-19, you should stay home and away from others until you feeling better overall and you have been fever-free for 24... Continue reading→
Severe Weather Awareness Week
March and April are traditionally the most active months for tornadoes in Virginia, and the National Weather Service is encouraging everyone to make some basic preparations ahead of the season. Their Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from March 4–8 and mixes a little education with some recommendations. We’ll be sharing updates from their content throughout the week (follow... Continue reading→
Farm-to-table: Meet Natasha Crawford
Many RHHD employees are committed to health and well-being in their personal lives as well as their professional ones. That’s true for Enivronmental Health Tech Specialist Natasha Crawford. Natasha is the founder of Healing Hope Urban Gardens, which was recently featured in MarketMaker. Natasha’s journey to agriculture and farm ownership was a long one, but her passion for the project... Continue reading→
CPR instruction comes to RHHD!
What do Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” and Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams” all have in common? Their tempos are all within the 100-120 beats per minute that help you keep track of CPR compressions! These songs were all on the playlist greeting RHHD employees as they attended the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Basic Life Support training in February.... Continue reading→
Substance use response at RHHD: Meet Jasmine Blue!
Gateway’s community work fills a vital role in our region’s efforts to address substance use disorder (SUD) through prevention, harm reduction, recovery, and treatment. RHHD recently hired a new Substance Use Disorder Coordinator to help create links within these areas and across our community. Below, get to know Jasmine Blue, who says one important step residents can take is registering for Rapid... Continue reading→
Health Equity Fund Spotlight: Gateway Community Health
This week, we continue highlighting some of the newest Health Equity Fund (HEF) recipients. The HEF—which is administered by the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation and supported by the City of Richmond and RHHD—announced its most recent round of funding last month. Gateway Community Health is a HEF recipient in the focus area of Substance Use and Recovery. The organization... Continue reading→
Health Equity Fund Spotlight: Daily Planet Health Services
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the newest Health Equity Fund (HEF) recipients. The HEF—which is administered by the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation and supported by the City of Richmond and RHHD—announced its most recent round of funding last month. Recipients applied for dedicated funding in one of the HEF’s key focus areas, including... Continue reading→