Healing, holding, and centering survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 In the Community Health Assessment (CHA) survey, 32% of people who had experienced violence in their communities reported that their experience including domestic or intimate partner violence. All residents deserve to feel safe at home and in their most important relationships. Congress declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in 1989. In...Continue reading→
CHA Priorities: Community Safety and Violence Prevention
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 RHHD’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) revealed three major areas where residents saw big health challenges: Community Safety and Violence Prevention Chronic Disease Mental Health, including Substance Use Disorder Today, we’re focusing on Community Safety and Violence Prevention. RHHD Violence Prevention Coordinator Lorraine Wright explains a bit about what these terms mean...Continue reading→
You CHA’ed, We Listened: Community Health Assessment Findings are Here!
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 Through Summer 2024, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts worked closely with healthcare professionals, partner organizations, subject matter experts, and residents across our neighborhoods to conduct a Community Health Assessment. This important public health practice teaches us what issues matter most to you so that we can take informed action....Continue reading→
#CleartheCrib and Sleep Safe
Last Updated: October 7, 2024 What is the main problem? October is the awareness month for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the U.S., approximately 3,700 infants die every year from sleep-related deaths, the largest percentage of non-natural infant deaths. No one should lose a child. We can take steps to keep our tiniest community members safe and healthy while...Continue reading→
Recovering from Helene
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 Extreme weather has caused so much damage this week. RHHD sends admiration and gratitude to our extraordinary public health colleagues working around the region to help people stay safe in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Check out public health websites to learn more about recovery efforts and needs in Southwest Virginia, North Carolina,...Continue reading→
Pets need vaccinations, too! Rabies Awareness Week
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 It’s Rabies Awareness Week, and the number one thing we can do to prevent the spread of this dangerous illness is making sure our furriest roommates are vaccinated! Rabies vaccines for mammal pets are critical, both for your pet’s health and for your own well-being. RHHD Epidemiologist Louise Lockett Gordon says...Continue reading→
Putting a face to recovery: Peers prep for Regional Recovery Day
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 Our community’s first ever Regional Recovery Day takes place on Monday, September 30, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Center (1 All Star Boulevard in Glen Allen). The event marks the end of National Recovery Month, which closes with a focus on community. The Substance Abuse...Continue reading→
Emergency Preparedness for All
Last Updated: September 25, 2024 By Sabrina Satterthwaite, RHHD Intern When storm clouds roll in, it’s time to get serious about preparedness. Disaster preparedness is important for everyone, it’s especially vital for individuals with medical needs and disabilities. Developing an effective storm plan involves more than just gathering supplies; it’s about understanding the various circumstances,...Continue reading→
Get to know our region’s recovery experts
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 The first ever Regional Recovery Day for Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, and Hanover is less than a week away! On Monday, September 30, the general public is invited to the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Center—located at 1 All Star Boulevard in Glen Allen—from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn from addiction specialists,...Continue reading→
Celebrating Community Health Workers
Last Updated: May 19, 2026 Friday, August 30, marks the end of National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week, but RHHD’s CHWs are still moving forward! If you’re lucky enough to know or learn from a CHW, you realize quickly that their focus is on the people around them. CHWs are slow to highlight their own...Continue reading→
Welcome, 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines!
Last Updated: June 8, 2026 COVID-19 vaccines are having a moment. The 2024-2025 vaccine is fully approved by the FDA and CDC and is headed to pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and, yes, health departments near you. Get to know this year’s version of the vaccine before you schedule an appointment. Who should get the vaccine? The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is...Continue reading→
What is . . . Prepardy!
Last Updated: June 8, 2026 September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a time to plan for severe weather and disasters. If we each take small steps over the course of the month, we can prepare ourselves and our loved ones for a wide range of emergencies. It can be scary to think about some of the...Continue reading→