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Richmond and Henrico Health District officials urge HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening during awareness month
In recognition of January as Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging residents to take steps that can prevent cervical cancer, a disease that is largely avoidable through vaccination and routine screening. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is responsible for more than nine out of 10
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Central Virginia hospitals encourage masking for respiratory symptoms as flu cases rise
With flu cases and hospitalizations surging across the nation and in Virginia, a number of Central Virginia hospitals and health systems are urging people who may be sick to wear masks in those facilities. In a joint statement issued by HCA Virginia, Bon Secours Mercy Health, VCU Health, Centra, UVA
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Richmond VA Medical Center to host Jan. 21 outreach event for homeless veterans
The Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an outreach event on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to help connect unsheltered veterans experiencing homelessness with key services and housing support. The “Home for the Holidays: Homeless Surge” event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Multipurpose
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