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A picture of a red ribbon against a red backgroud. The text reads December 1, 2025. World AIDS Day.

World AIDS Day: Know your status

Last Updated: December 1, 2025 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) commemorate World AIDS Day Dec. 1 by encouraging community members to seek preventative care, testing, and/or treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).   Virginia Department of Health data from 2023 shows that Richmond City and Henrico County...Continue reading→

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Call it Quits on Smoking

Last Updated: November 20, 2025 In support of The Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 20, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage those who are interested in quitting smoking to seek local resources. Richmond residents can participate in the RHHD Free From Tobacco program.  November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. More people, both men...Continue reading→

A photograph of a person in an alligator costume standing in front of a wall with peeling green paint. Text reads "Is lead hanging around your house? Lead could be hiding in your paint, water or soil. and there's no safe level of it in the blood. Get kids at risk for lead exposure tested, especially at ages 1 and 2. Learn more at vdh.virginia.gov/leadsafe

Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

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→

A picture of a woman next to a sleeping baby. Text reads "Safe seep tip: Always place baby on their back to sleep for naps and at night. Back sleeping reduces the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related death. Learn more about keeping baby safe during sleep at safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov"

Safe Infant Sleep

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→

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Focus on Breast Health

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→

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Manage Symptoms and Seek Care for Asthma During Asthma Peak Week

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: February 25, 2026