For readers in Richmond, this page covers clinical research, wellness trends, disease management and public health initiatives. It addresses the news as it affects the city and the surrounding area.
The Alzheimer's Association's Richmond walk follows last year's fundraising success and highlights recent research advances.
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Would you donate to Alzheimer's research through a community walk this year?
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University will test an anti-inflammatory drug in a phase 2 heart failure study.
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Do you plan to incorporate more mind-body wellness activities into your weekly routine?
The yoga studio provides sessions throughout the Carytown and Forest Hill neighborhoods of Richmond.
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Do you regularly check your home cabinets and dispose of unused or expired medications?
The university initiative encourages residents to safely dispose of unused medications during National Pharmacy Week.
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Should universities provide free STI and HIV screenings to all students as a standard health service?
The initiative offers students free HIV and STI testing to reduce financial barriers to essential sexual healthcare.
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Do you trust alternative healing practices like reiki or tarot to improve your personal well-being?
The Richmond-based practitioner provides tarot, reiki, and traditional Mexican limpia services.
Regular subjects here include hospital programs, the impact of health insurance changes, clinical trial findings and local public health guidance. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns in infectious disease cycles often shape the volume of reporting throughout the year. Changes to insurance policies and shifts in patient access to care represent the most frequent topics discussed in the city.
