VDH - Henrico Citizen

Dining

Virginia food establishments now must disclose presence of 9 major allergens to customers

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, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 11, 2026

Government

Va. health dept. improves nursing home inspection backlog, reforms sanction criteria for facilities

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, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

August 22, 2026

Community Vitality

Henrico Schools, VDH issue strong vaccination messaging as schools prepare to open doors

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

August 20, 2026

Government

Va.’s vaccine recommendations, requirements won’t change after Trump order, officials say

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, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

August 14, 2026

Health

Virginia cyclospora cases continue to climb as domestically acquired infections rise

Virginia now has 162 cases of cyclospora as of July 30, a 36-case increase from the previous week, according to the Virginia Department of Health

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, and WTVR CBS 6

August 6, 2026

Latest

Health

Wash your veggies: A parasite causing cramps and diarrhea is on the rise in Virginia

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

July 17, 2026

Wash your veggies: A parasite causing cramps and diarrhea is on the rise in Virginia

Entertainment

Weekend Top 5

, and Sarah Story, Citizen Online Editor

May 28, 2026

Health

‘Not alone’: Va. health agencies launch postpartum depression resource campaign

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

May 26, 2026

‘Not alone’: Va. health agencies launch postpartum depression resource campaign

Community

Henrico nursing home facing severe violations after multiple residents abused

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 17, 2026

Henrico nursing home facing severe violations after multiple residents abused

Health

These Black maternal health groups laid groundwork for perinatal grants, then they were left out

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

May 5, 2026

Health

Henrico nursing home facing $114K fine, cited with more 'immediate jeopardy' violations

, and WTVR CBS 6

April 16, 2026

Government

Funding cuts, state error strain Virginia’s HIV care system

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

April 7, 2026

Health

On World TB Day, RHHD encourages screening for tuberculosis

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 24, 2026

Health

State finds 'systemic failure' to prevent abuse at Henrico nursing home: 'Nobody should be there'

, and WTVR CBS 6

March 13, 2026

Government

Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters

, and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

March 2, 2026

Health

After a nurse broke babies' bones, Henrico hospital's inspection results stayed hidden from public view

, and WTVR CBS 6

March 2, 2026

Health

Henrico, Richmond have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 4, 2026

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

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

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

, and WTVR CBS 6

October 13, 2025

Health

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

, and WTVR CBS 6

August 13, 2025

Community

After Tropical Storm Helene, VDH urges people to stay away from natural bodies of water

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 30, 2024

Eastern Henrico

Sewage leak prompts VDH to issue recreational water advisory for James River in Varina, Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 19, 2024

Health

VDH receives multi-million dollar grant to aid nursing homes, long-term care facilities

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 7, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination

Henrico sees slight increase in new COVID hospitalizations

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 4, 2022

Virginia hospital, healthcare leaders issue plea about hospital emergency room trips

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 30, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

Henrico now averaging its most new daily COVID-19 cases during pandemic

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 27, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

Henrico reports more than 200 new COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 23, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

Amid Omicron’s blazing spread, Henrico’s COVID-19 numbers spike to 10-month high

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

New COVID-19 cases rising again in Henrico

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 22, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

New COVID cases up slightly in Henrico

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 18, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

More than 1,100 Henrico children vaccinated during first week of eligibility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

November 11, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

New COVID-19 cases in Henrico keep dipping

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 5, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

New COVID-19 cases in Henrico drop Thursday, but 2 new deaths reported

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 9, 2021

Henrico News Minute podcast

Henrico News Minute – Aug. 24, 2021

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 24, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination

Henrico now averaging 91 new COVID-19 cases per day

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 17, 2021

Henrico News Minute podcast

Henrico News Minute – Aug. 5, 2021

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 5, 2021

Community

Virginia launches voluntary COVID-tracking smartphone app

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 5, 2020