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Dylan Knight
Where does public health take you? As the District Testing Coordinator, I cover a lot of ground with our mobile clinic van, offering testing, resources, and more. I particularly love going out to...
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Ruth Morrison
Where did you find your passion for public health? After working in a range of issue area campaigns and organizations—from environmental and economic justice to transportation and urban...
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Elham Khairi
Where does your public health work take you? I have the privilege of being in people’s homes. They allow me to be in the sacred space of their home, and I am honored to work with people from all...
View ArticlePublic Health and March Madness
The NCAA’s Final Four weekend is here, which means Richmonders get to partake in some of our favorite things: meeting up with friends at local bars and restaurants to watch excellent basketball and...
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Defend yourself against mpox
Basketball statisticians know that paying attention to the numbers can help teams spot threats and adjust their defensive strategy. Along those lines, the Virginia Department of Health has observed an...
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Health Equity Fund Spotlight: Urban Baby Beginnings
Over the past few months, we’ve highlighted some of the newest Health Equity Fund (HEF) recipients. The HEF—which is administered by the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation and supported by...
View ArticleCheck out a book, and then check your blood pressure: Health at the library
The 2024 County Health Rankings report opens with a thought-provoking finding: “The healthiest counties, where people live long and well, have well-resourced civic infrastructure, including a more...
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STI aware is STI safe: A syphilis explainer
STI aware is STI safe: A syphilis explainer The second week in April is National STI Awareness Week. STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, include conditions like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and...
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Public health celebrates Earth Day 2024
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, but events that raise awareness about conservation and remind us of our responsibilities to the environment are going strong all month long. Earth Day is a public health...
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RHHD hits the pavement for Richmond’s biggest block party
Louise Lockett Gordon’s 2024 YMCA 10K Training Team! Saturday, April 20, marks the 25th annual running of the Sports Backers’ [http://ukrop’s%20monument%20avenue%2010k/]Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K,...
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