{"id":10479,"date":"2021-01-08T12:41:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T17:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?page_id=10479"},"modified":"2026-10-30T07:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:51:10","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-10479\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10479-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-10479-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-10479-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10479-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-postloop panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\n<article id=\"post-25187\" class=\"post-25187 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n    <header class=\"entry-header\">\n        <h1 class=\"entry-title\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Say Scary-Good Halloween Starts with Safety<\/h1>    <\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n    \n    <div class=\"entry-content\">\n        <p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/strong>\u00a0October 30, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <a href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RICHMOND, Va.<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sharing some scary-good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/community-safety\/safety-topics\/seasonal-safety\/autumn-safety\/halloween?srsltid=AfmBOopgIr1DZn5MvXSZ65ES5yNj7lnlK-g3QCbpcOAdu-sVWq2Ywkni\">safety tips<\/a> to help every family have a night full of treats, laughter, and safe adventures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing these tips will help everyone have a fun and safe Halloween,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Local Health Emergency Coordinator Alyssa Lewis. \u201cLet\u2019s make sure the scariest part of Halloween is deciding which treat to open first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Costume safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure costumes are bright or have reflective tape so drivers can see you at night.<\/li>\n<li>Wear costumes that fit well to avoid tripping.<\/li>\n<li>Use face paint instead of masks to keep your vision clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trick-or-treating<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children should always walk in groups and stay with an adult.<\/li>\n<li>Use sidewalks whenever possible and cross streets at corners, following traffic signals.<\/li>\n<li>Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to light your way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Candy safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children should wait until they get home to eat treats so an adult can check them first.<\/li>\n<li>Only eat candy that is sealed in its original wrapper.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid homemade treats unless you know who made them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Home safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your porch and walkways well-lit for visitors.<\/li>\n<li>Keep decorations away from open flames and clear walkways of tripping hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Driver safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slow down and stay alert for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange a safe ride home if you plan to drink alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # #<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\">rhhd.gov<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/henrico.gov\/health\">henrico.gov\/health<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\">RHHD Facebook<\/a> | IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\">@richmondcity_hd<\/a><\/p>\n\t<nav><div class=\"post-modified-info\"><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> October 30, 2026<\/div><\/nav>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n        <footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n                        <\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n        <\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10479-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10479-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10479-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-08ca780a4db4-25187\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPress Release Archives\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10479-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-10479-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-10479-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10479-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-postloop panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" >\n<article id=\"post-25181\" class=\"post-25181 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/26\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-families-to-keep-kids-safe-from-lead\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Families to Keep Kids Safe from Lead<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/26\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-families-to-keep-kids-safe-from-lead\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-26T08:36:06-04:00\">October 26, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31 RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25145\" class=\"post-25145 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr category-uncategorized\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/13\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-vaccinations-for-respiratory-viruses-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/13\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-vaccinations-for-respiratory-viruses-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-10-13T08:54:15-04:00\">October 13, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-13T09:12:48-04:00\">October 13, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to make appointments to get vaccines that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25139\" class=\"post-25139 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/09\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-in-bat-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/10\/09\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-in-bat-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-09T14:59:56-04:00\">October 9, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, \u00a0bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying Fairfield community members of a bat that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25093\" class=\"post-25093 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr category-uncategorized\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/29\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-the-importance-of-heart-health-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share the Importance of Heart Health 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/29\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-the-importance-of-heart-health-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-29T08:42:48-04:00\">September 29, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov World Heart Day is Sept. 29 RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) remind you to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25090\" class=\"post-25090 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/28\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-rabies-prevention-tips-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Rabies Prevention Tips\u00a02026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/28\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-rabies-prevention-tips-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-09-28T08:20:14-04:00\">September 28, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-07T13:23:29-04:00\">October 7, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 To protect the health of residents and visitors, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25084\" class=\"post-25084 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr category-uncategorized\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/23\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-prioritize-child-passenger-safety-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Prioritize Child Passenger Safety 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/23\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-prioritize-child-passenger-safety-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-09-23T10:26:30-04:00\">September 23, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-23T10:29:14-04:00\">September 23, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 20-26 RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25078\" class=\"post-25078 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/21\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-safe-dining-tips\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Safe Dining Tips<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/21\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-safe-dining-tips\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-09-21T09:25:12-04:00\">September 21, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-21T09:25:48-04:00\">September 21, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0September 21, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov September is Food Safety Month RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 When you sit down at a restaurant, order takeout, or pick [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25069\" class=\"post-25069 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/15\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-emergency-preparedness-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Emergency Preparedness 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/09\/15\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-emergency-preparedness-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-15T08:31:28-04:00\">September 15, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Sept. 15 is Get Ready Day RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25034\" class=\"post-25034 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/27\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-highlight-community-health-workers-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Highlight Community Health Workers 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/27\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-highlight-community-health-workers-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-27T08:42:26-04:00\">August 27, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0August 27, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is Aug. 24-28 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) highlight [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-25017\" class=\"post-25017 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr category-uncategorized\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/18\/student-health-101-your-college-syllabus-for-a-healthy-2026-school-year\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Student Health 101: Your College Syllabus for a Healthy 2026 School Year<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/18\/student-health-101-your-college-syllabus-for-a-healthy-2026-school-year\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-18T09:18:57-04:00\">August 18, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-20T09:11:11-04:00\">October 20, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va.\u2013 New courses, new teachers, new living situations, and new relationships can present challenges each year of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24995\" class=\"post-24995 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/13\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-young-adults-to-catch-up-on-hpv-vaccination\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Young Adults to Catch Up on HPV Vaccination<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/13\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-young-adults-to-catch-up-on-hpv-vaccination\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T11:52:09-04:00\">August 13, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T11:52:30-04:00\">August 13, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov August is National Immunization Awareness Month RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 National Immunization Awareness Month reminds us that staying up [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24975\" class=\"post-24975 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/11\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-schedule-appointments-for-childrens-2026-school-required-vaccines\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Schedule Appointments for Children\u2019s 2026 School-Required Vaccines<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/11\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-parents-and-caregivers-to-schedule-appointments-for-childrens-2026-school-required-vaccines\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-11T07:58:27-04:00\">August 11, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-13T14:25:40-04:00\">August 13, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents and caregivers to schedule school-required vaccination appointments [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24952\" class=\"post-24952 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/03\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-highlight-breastfeeding-and-nutrition-support-services-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Highlight Breastfeeding and Nutrition Support Services 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/08\/03\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-highlight-breastfeeding-and-nutrition-support-services-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T09:01:25-04:00\">August 3, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T09:11:30-04:00\">August 3, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Aug. 1-7 is WIC National Breastfeeding Week RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Feeding and nourishing an infant can deepen feelings [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24918\" class=\"post-24918 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/23\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-in-raccoon-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Raccoon 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/23\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-in-raccoon-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-23T15:52:18-04:00\">July 23, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0July 23, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying community members residing on or near the 300 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24906\" class=\"post-24906 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/22\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-case-in-fox-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies Case in Fox 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/22\/richmond-city-health-district-reports-rabies-case-in-fox-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-22T13:57:17-04:00\">July 22, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0July 22, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying community members residing on or near the 8000 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24885\" class=\"post-24885 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/14\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-tick-and-mosquito-related-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Share Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito-Related Illnesses<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/14\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-share-tips-for-preventing-tick-and-mosquito-related-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T08:52:05-04:00\">July 14, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-07T12:59:25-04:00\">October 7, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Warmer weather means more opportunities for outdoor fun. Warmer weather can also mean more chances [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24827\" class=\"post-24827 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/06\/rhhd-announces-dr-melissa-viray-as-acting-health-director\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">RHHD Announces Dr. Melissa Viray as Acting Health Director<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/06\/rhhd-announces-dr-melissa-viray-as-acting-health-director\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:01:41-04:00\">July 6, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-06T11:06:24-04:00\">July 6, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) announce that Deputy Director Melissa Viray, M.D., is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24821\" class=\"post-24821 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" style\"display:none;\"><\/label>-->\n\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/01\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-urge-fourth-of-july-safety-as-heat-wave-approaches\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Urge Fourth of July Safety as Heat Wave Approaches<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">Posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/07\/01\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-urge-fourth-of-july-safety-as-heat-wave-approaches\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T12:15:59-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T12:16:16-04:00\">July 1, 2026<\/time><\/a><\/span><span class=\"byline\"> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 A dangerous heat wave is expected over the Fourth of July weekend, and the Richmond and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer 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vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/author\/bryanhooten\/\">bryanhooten<\/a><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t\t\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2026 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov National HIV Testing Day is June 27 RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Richmond [&hellip;]<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\">Posted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/category\/pr\/\" rel=\"category tag\">RHHD Press Release Archives<\/a><\/span>\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\n<\/article><!-- #post-## -->\n\n<article id=\"post-24796\" class=\"post-24796 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-pr\">\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<!--<label id=\"lblHieu\" 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