Virginia Department of Health (VDH) chronic disease data from 2023 show that Henrico and Richmond had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to prioritize heart health as February marks the beginning of American Heart
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The American Red Cross is asking people to donate blood to help offset the severe impact recent winter storms have had on the blood supply. The organization says dangerous ice and snow disrupted their ability to collect and transport lifesaving blood products for patients in need. Anyone who donates blood
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In honor of February as Black History Month, the Henrico Citizen will spotlight (on each weekday during the month) an important current or former Black resident of Henrico whose life has helped shape the county. Katie May Brown Atkins, born May 30, 1903, in Henrico County, Virginia, lived a life
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Hundreds of people turned up along Brook and Mountain roads in Henrico County Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the Walk for Peace pilgrimage – a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas. The monks spent most of Monday in Richmond, then departed
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