The Virginia Department of Health said that the rate of men getting Syphilis has increased by 58% in Virginia between 2020 ...

Flu season is under way, and the Virginia Department of Health is reminding everyone to get their annual influenza vaccine. In last year’s flu season, there was a record high hospitalization rate in ...

April marks STI (sexually-transmitted infections) awareness week, and the Virginia Department of Health said staying educated ...

The Virginia Department of Health says it received over 3,600 heat-related 911 calls in 2024. With this week's heatwave upon us, the department is now sharing tips for Virginians to stay safe.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– March 23rd is the last day of “symptom watch” for the measles exposure at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital’s emergency department on March 2nd. That confirmed case was from ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — With the onset of cooler weather, health officials across the Commonwealth are issuing a reminder about getting your flu shot. The flu shot is recommended for nearly ...

Virginia's new health plan targets firearm deaths, mental health, and housing stability as key issues through 2029.

Doulas can help with shorter delivery times, fewer c-sections, and birth complications, and less time in the NICU.

Many homes in Virginia contain lead hazards that can pose serious health risk, especially for young children. While lead was banned from household paints and water pipes decades ago, the risk of ...