After baby contracts MRSA in Henrico NICU, mother asks why more wasn't done to stop the three-year outbreak
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RHHD encourages hepatitis testing
May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day, and officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging community members to get tested for the disease. All adults 18 years and older should be screened for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lifetime, according to health officials,
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Henrico nursing home facing severe violations after multiple residents abused
Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has been cited with serious violations after inspectors found the facility failed to protect multiple residents from abuse by a known aggressor. One resident was hospitalized as a result of the abuse, according to inspectors, and reportedly died shortly after the incident. However, the Henrico
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Turning 'prevention into power': Henrico agencies, organizations celebrate impact of nurses during National Nurses Week
Coinciding with pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale’s birthday, National Nurses Week earlier this month put a spotlight on frontline health workers’ impact and, importantly, made sure nurses doing critical work feel valued. “We make sure we show our appreciation to our staff at all levels of nursing, whether it'
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Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor
As summer travel season is a factor in disease spread, state and federal government leaders offer guidance and resources
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