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

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 has identified "several inconsistencies or misunderstandings" with the preliminary report ...

VDH says river flooding in the area can cause floodwaters to be contaminated with bacteria and viruses, causing the shellfish ...

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly. However, lawmakers remain ...

The Virginia Department of Health has identified "several inconsistencies or misunderstandings" with the preliminary report by Richmond which details the events leading up to last month's water crisis ...

With flu cases surging in the region, Valley Health is switching to “Level Yellow,” which means patients and visitors at all of its facilities will be required to wear masks.

While there have been human cases of bird flu reported, the CDC has not reported any known person-to-person spread of the virus in the United States.