{"id":19517,"date":"2024-04-03T09:34:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T13:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=19517"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:20:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:20:38","slug":"keisha-tolliver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2024\/04\/03\/keisha-tolliver\/","title":{"rendered":"Keisha Tolliver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19527 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"decorative\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19529 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3-819x1024.png\" alt=\"decorative\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/04\/Keisha-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where does public health take you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I have been helping communities learn how to save lives during opioid overdose emergencies. I provide training sessions on how to use naloxone (in-person and virtually), and I also dispense the medication. I am usually in the community when I&#8217;m not sorting through paperwork, attending meetings, or receiving training to build upon my skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where did you learn about public health? Who is your public health hero?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My public health heroes were the early African American midwives who paved the way for maternal health and fought to continue their work amidst all the challenges they faced. Women like Ina May Gaskin, Mary Coley, and Biddy Mason to name a few. Like them, I wanted to make a difference and be a voice that people could trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where do you find inspiration when you\u2019re at work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Losing my brother inspires me when I am serving the community. I hope that my words, education, or dispensing of resources can help someone save themselves or their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where would we find you after work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After work, I\u2019m usually in the backyard with Henny &amp; the Gang (my five hens!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where is your favorite place to take out-of-town visitors?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I am a foodie, so it depends on the visitor\u2019s taste buds. My favorite food right now is sushi and Ginger Red Asian Bistro in Mechanicsville is leading the pack; they have really good egg drop soup, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Random Round!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hot breakfast, cold breakfast, or no breakfast? <\/strong>Hot breakfast\u2014I have an endless supply of eggs!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your walk-up song? <\/strong>\u201cFloat,\u201d by Janelle Monae<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Which sandwich best describes your style of working? <\/strong>A French Dip. We have amazing ingredients\u2014sliced angus beef, swiss cheese (or vegan smoked gouda\u2014it&#8217;s okay!) plus grilled onions and horseradish. Separately, they can be a lot but we are all on the same page. 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