Virginia requires students to be immunized against various illnesses to attend school, and Henrico County Public Schools and CrossOver Ministry are planning vaccination clinics this month to help streamline the process. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts also are offering the vaccinations by appointment. All students entering seventh and 12th
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Several Henrico lawmakers and Richmond-area medical leaders have spoken out against U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman’s (R-VA-01) comments supporting the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At a July 10 press conference, Wittman said the bill would make “no cuts in Medicare and Medicaid” and said that
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Orange/Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality warning for Metro Richmond at 3 p.m. July 29. The warning is based upon the estimated Air Quality Index in the region, which is derived from the current ground-level ozone concentration levels. Active
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Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. -Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda, Dry eye is a very common problem that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. But you don’t have to just
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Before Kai Thompson started her summer camp swim lessons this summer she was only able to stand in a pool, because she didn't know any actual strokes. But through weekly lessons at the Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center through the Henrico Police Athletic League summer camp, the
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