Spotlight on Virginia Prison Birth Project
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
From the Director: A transitional anniversary
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Active RHHD!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
CDC updates respiratory virus guidance, Part Two: Show me the science!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Updated CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Farm-to-table: Meet Natasha Crawford
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
CPR instruction comes to RHHD!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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)...Continue reading→
Substance use response at RHHD: Meet Jasmine Blue!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Health Equity Fund Spotlight: Gateway Community Health
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Health Equity Fund Spotlight: Daily Planet Health Services
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 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...Continue reading→
Get to know Amy Popovich, RHHD’s Outstanding Woman!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 On Feb. 1, YWCA Richmond announced its 2024 Class of Outstanding Women Awards Honorees. This award recognizes leaders who “have made significant contributions to our community through their exceptional leadership, sustained dedication, and inspiring achievements.” RHHD’s own Community Health Nurse Manager, Amy Popovich, was included among these 2024 Honorees. She joins...Continue reading→