Health - Henrico Citizen

Seniors

Savvy Senior: What are the early signs of Parkinson's disease?

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, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

November 25, 2025

Community Vitality

Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 21, 2025

Government

Clock runs down on ACA subsidies as families brace for rising health-care costs

From NICU bills to postpartum care, advocates say lapsed tax credits could leave more than 100,000 Virginians without coverage and worsen maternal and infant outcomes

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

November 20, 2025

Government

Henrico Planning Commission recommends new effort to regulate vape shops, sale of 'recreational substances'

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, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

November 20, 2025

Community

Henrico Too Smart 2 Start to host 'It Takes a Village' conversation about substance misuse Nov. 18

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 17, 2025

Latest

Government

VDH responds to CBS 6 report revealing unused nursing home oversight funds: 'Shouldn’t be an issue anymore’

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 13, 2025

VDH responds to CBS 6 report revealing unused nursing home oversight funds: 'Shouldn’t be an issue anymore’

Government

Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 13, 2025

Officials: Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

Community Vitality

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

November 10, 2025

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger

Health

Bon Secours opens new urgent care center in Eastern Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 7, 2025

Bon Secours opens new urgent care center in Eastern Henrico

Health

Virginia's Insurance Marketplace open enrollment now underway

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 7, 2025

Community

Light the Night walk in Innsbrook raises thousands to fight blood cancer

, and WTVR CBS 6

November 3, 2025

Health

Bon Secours/Humana dispute could cause 36K to lose access to doctors

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 29, 2025

Community Vitality

Parham Doctors' Hospital celebrates 50 years

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter , and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

October 28, 2025

Community

Gabby Petito's stepfather trains first responders at Henrico hospital

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 27, 2025

Government

How the Virginia Department of Health is healing internal issues amid federal funding cuts

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

October 20, 2025

Health

Retired Henrico sheriff makes plea to candidates: 'Talk about mental illness'

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 17, 2025

Health

Bed sores, abuse and biohazards: What inspections reveal about care and conditions at Henrico nursing home

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 13, 2025

Nonprofits

Richmond area walkers raise $680,000 for heart health

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 13, 2025

Health

West Nile Virus risk drops in Henrico, health officials say

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 9, 2025

Health

St. Mary’s Hospital to add 8 stories of critical care to address growing demand

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 7, 2025

Health

Henrico Doctors' Hospital CEO avoids questions after babies injured in NICU, 94 infants infected with MRSA

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 7, 2025

Health

After federal funding cuts, Va. maternal mortality data collection to continue until next August

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

October 7, 2025

Health

HCA Virginia to open freestanding emergency rooms in Richmond, Chesterfield and Loudoun next year

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

October 3, 2025

Government

Federal funding for research to prevent maternal deaths in Va., nationwide set to expire Sept. 30

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 29, 2025

Community

35 people celebrate addiction recovery at CARITAS coin ceremony

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 26, 2025

Seniors

Savvy Senior: What seniors need to know about this fall's vaccines

, and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen

September 23, 2025

Health

Health officials warn of elevated West Nile Virus risk in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 19, 2025

Community

Virginia nursing home accountability board holds first meeting as industry slams state for 'broken oversight'

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 17, 2025

Community

Play It Forward tennis tournament returns to Henrico to support VCU cancer research center

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 16, 2025

Community Vitality

Demand up, donations down at Henrico Community Food Bank

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 16, 2025

Health

VHHA launches podcast series featuring interviews with candidates for Virginia governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 16, 2025

Government

Report: Va. outpaces national Medicaid drug spending, but solutions are set to be tested next year

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 15, 2025

Community

Cancer warriors shine at Our Laughter in the Rain gala

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 15, 2025

Health

Many Richmond-area hospitals haven't had mandated state inspections

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 12, 2025

Government

Virginia Medicaid gave the state's worst-rated nursing homes millions in bonuses meant to reward quality

, and WTVR CBS 6

September 11, 2025

Government

Miyares’ office investigating pharmacy benefit managers, manufacturers over insulin prices

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 10, 2025

Health

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital becomes first in region to offer new AFib treatment

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

Community Vitality

At Regional Recovery Day, attendees find resources, experts and support

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

September 5, 2025

Government

Youngkin celebrates launch of pilot program meant to aid mental health crises

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

September 5, 2025

Health

Bon Secours opens new urgent care facility in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 4, 2025

Henrico Small Business Spotlight

Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Sackzy Med

, and Abigail Seaberg, Special to the Citizen

September 1, 2025

Government

‘This is a public health emergency’ – Henrico forms task force to address illegal vape shops

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

August 28, 2025

Health

RHHD shares tips to prevent, recognize opioid overdoses ahead of Aug. 31 awareness day

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 28, 2025

Community

Red Cross teams up with PEANUTS to offer mystery prizes at blood drives

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 27, 2025

Health

Man says his wound became 'infested' with maggots at Henrico nursing home

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 22, 2025

Health

Regional Recovery Day event set for Sept. 3 in Henrico

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 21, 2025

Health

Governor, top health officials take action following CBS 6 investigations into nursing home oversight

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 13, 2025

Health

Virginia researchers study blood test that detects 10 cancer types at once

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 7, 2025

Health

During National Breastfeeding Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials spotlight services

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 6, 2025