Southwest Virginia residents impacted by recent flooding who use well water systems can now request a free testing kit from ...

The city of Richmond is taking steps to address what a state agency indicated were issues with its water system, including the development and implementation of policies that could hopefully ...

The VDH didn't use its enforcement authority to compel Richmond to comply with the recommendations of an EPA report on ...

The Virginia Department of Health is reporting that another child has died from flu complications.

The Virginia Department of Health has identified "several inconsistencies or misunderstandings" with the preliminary report ...

Penny Hall has been named the new West Piedmont Health District (WPHD) director.

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose ...

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced that a portion of the James River will close to shellfish harvesting.

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported two influenza-associated pediatric deaths which are the first reports for the 2024-25 influenza (flu) season in Virginia, according to a ...

The Virginia Department of Health have reported additional pediatric-flu related deaths this respiratory season. Four ...

“With a heavy heart, the Virginia Department of Health mourns the loss of two young ... flu vaccine if you have not already, according to VDH. Virginia vaccination coverage for the flu remains ...