Where can I get a birth certificate?
For the issuing of new birth certificates or to request corrections, contact the Virginia Department of Health at 804-662-6200. RHHD's Vital Records can provide copies of birth certificates.
Where do I go to get shots for foreign travel?
The Richmond Health District provides some adult immunizations that are required for foreign travel. Full service immunizations for travel are provided at various locations in the Richmond area. Locations that provide travel immunizations.
Do you have a STI clinic?
Yes. Our STI Clinic is located at 401 E. Main Street. Please call 804-482-5500 for more information. Also, visit our Resource Centers page at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/resource-centers/
Where can I report an unclean restaurant?
The Environmental Health Division conducts inspection on all restaurants within the city. If you want to report an unclean restaurant, or food illness, please call 804-205-3912.
Where can I get a death certificate?
The RCHD Vital Records Office issues certificates for all deaths that occur within the city of Richmond. Please call 804-205-3918 for more information.
How do I report TB cases or a disease outbreak?
Our public health nurse epidemiologist investigates communicable diseases and outbreaks. For more information, please call -804-482-5500.
Do you give pregnancy tests?
Yes, pregnancy tests are administered at our Resource Centers.
Where do I get my nursing license?
The Virginia State Board of Nursing issues nursing licenses. For more information, please call 804-662-9909 or visit www.dhp.virginia.gov.
What is HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
This is a federal regulation that mandates privacy and security of protected health information. To find out more about HIPAA, click here for English and Spanish.