{"id":23469,"date":"2026-02-06T10:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=23469"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:05:08","slug":"prioritize-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2026\/02\/06\/prioritize-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Prioritize Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In honor of American Heart Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage\u00a0you\u00a0to\u00a0take action to prioritize\u00a0heart health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHeart\u00a0health\u00a0continues to be one of the top areas of health focus in our community,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Community Health Nurse Supervisor Virginia\u00a0Slattum.\u00a0\u201cOur\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2025\/04\/2024-Richmond-and-Henrico-CHA.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2024 Community Health Assessment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0showed that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond and Henrico\u00a0residents\u00a0and community partners\u00a0see chronic disease as a top health priority.\u00a0We\u00a0look forward to continuing\u00a0this collaboration to\u00a0support\u00a0heart health\u00a0in the region.\u00a0We encourage folks to promote their own heart health by quitting smoking, getting regular physical exercise, and eating heart-healthy foods.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart disease data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia Department of Health\u00a0(VDH)\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/data\/chronic-disease-in-virginia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chronic disease data<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from 2023 show that Richmond City and Henrico County had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates.\u00a0According to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wonder.cdc.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC data from 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Virginia,\u00a0Richmond\u00a0City,\u00a0and Henrico\u00a0County.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD offers the following tips for choosing heart-healthy foods and activities:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check your blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more about ways to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/living-with\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">prevent and manage high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Here are some helpful\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/consumer-healthcare\/doctor-appointments-questions-to-ask-your-doctor\/heart-to-heart-talking-to-your-doctor\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tips for talking with a doctor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to manage and check your\u00a0blood pressure. You can also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/measure\/index.html#cdc_generic_section_6-how-to-measure-your-blood-pressure-at-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">measure and track your blood pressure at home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take steps to quit smoking<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by contacting\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/free-from-smoking-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD\u2019s Free From Tobacco program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on the web or by calling 804-482-8018. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers Quit Now Virginia, which includes free telephone or web-based counseling services, Text2Quit support, self-help materials,\u00a0and referrals to local resources. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or learn more at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quitnow.net\/virginia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quit Now Virginia Website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choose healthy meals and snacks.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Include plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet and choose foods lower in sodium and saturated fat. Try\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/recipes.heart.org\/en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">heart-healthy recipes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from the American Heart Association.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make physical activity a regular part of your day.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adults<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physical-activity-basics\/guidelines\/adults.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/basics\/adults\/index.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">should get<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. This type of exercise could be a brisk walk, running, or bicycling. Learn more about ways to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physical-activity-basics\/adding-adults\/what-counts.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/basics\/adults\/index.htm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">increase your physical activity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">throughout the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get vaccinated.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Flu, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines\u00a0have been\u00a0linked to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/publichealth.jhu.edu\/2025\/the-health-and-economic-benefits-of-vaccines\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reduced risk of cardiovascular\u00a0and cardiorespiratory\u00a0events in older adults<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adults over 65 and people with chronic conditions are particularly susceptible to severe complications from these illnesses.\u00a0According to the American Heart Association,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000001303\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">nearly half American adults<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0live with some type of cardiovascular disease\u00a0and\u00a0are more likely to experience severe illness that may result in hospitalization or death.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthy Hearts Initiative<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part\u00a0of the VDH\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/heart-disease\/virginia-healthy-hearts-initiative\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthy Hearts Initiative<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, RHHD\u00a0Cardiovascular Health\u00a0Community Health Workers support community members with hypertensive conditions by providing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connections to primary care providers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nutrition and exercise education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blood pressure monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community members can visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/connect-pc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov\/connect-pc<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to find local primary care providers. Community members can visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for more health and safety information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In honor of American Heart Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage\u00a0you\u00a0to\u00a0take action to prioritize\u00a0heart health.\u00a0 \u201cHeart\u00a0health\u00a0continues to be one of the top areas of health focus in our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":590,"featured_media":23470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"modified_by":"bryanhooten","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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