The National Preparedness Month theme this year is "Start a Conversation," and health officials say the best way to start a family emergency plan is to have a conversation about preparedness. Families should include everyone in the plan, even pets, and should consider what to do if an
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“National Breastfeeding Month reminds us of the importance of creating a supportive environment that helps new parents have a positive experience in caring for their babies,” said Richmond Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Coordinator Liz Snead. Through the WIC program, RHHD offers nutrition education and counseling;
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"We can only make these improvements when we hear directly from residents who will be impacted," said Jasmine Carmichael, RHHD health equity specialist. Richmond and Henrico residents can fill out the CHA in English or Spanish until July 31 either online at rhhd.gov/2024-CHA or by visiting
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The immunizations were part of an effort that began in February and will run through the late spring and summer. To date, RHHD officials have held 27 immunization events in public schools. Students have been vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap); and meningitis (MenACWY). The vaccines were administered by
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The scramble to get vaccinated for COVID-19 has dwindled. When the first batch of vaccines hit the market in Dec. 2020, 67% of the nation’s population received at least one dose. But as of Nov. 4, only about 14% of adults had gotten the new booster released this fall
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