It’s a fair statement that the recent days are the highest levels of (heat-related illness) visits ever reported to VDH,” ...

To check your immunization status, call your healthcare provider or request your vaccination records using the VDH ...

With National HIV Testing Day on June 27, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials are encouraging people who may be ...

The Virginia Department of Health has reported another case of potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia, this time at ...

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/West Piedmont Health District Release) - A raccoon found June 19 on Stella Road near the ...

Health officials in Virginia have issued a warning about a new measles case. The infected person could have exposed people ...

The Danville Police Department announced Tuesday that they were seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old James ...

Thoughts from Mister Roger’s neighborhood: quick hits by your intrepid Virginia Mercury columnist, Roger Chesley.

Discover how the Hanover County CHIP is seeking to enhance community health in areas like healthy eating, youth mental health and housing. Find out more at ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.