A fox found in Chester earlier this week tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A fox has tested positive for rabies in Chesterfield County on Monday. According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), a fox found near Old Happy Hill Road and ...

The Virginia Department of Health is changing how it monitors harmful algal blooms staring this summer. The change could have an impact on future swim advisories. The Smith Mountain Lake Association ...

Smith Mountain Lake Association has submitted comments to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regarding the proposed ...

Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center faces new enforcement actions from health regulators after an updated inspection resulted in additional citations involving care and safety issues.

Vermont has the second lowest state fatality rate in the US (147.3 per 100K; Hawaii 112.9/100K). Mississippi (464.7/100K) and ...

Contamination in Berryville's water supply seems to have lessened, at least for now, but it remains under the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) scrutiny.

Mayor Avula found out when Henrico Manager Vithoulkas sent him a frustrated text message regarding the situation — to which ...

Learn about the recent fish consumption advisory issued in the Chickahominy Watershed due to elevated PFOS levels in certain fish species. Follow the guidelines to stay safe and informed.

Joie Cantrell, a nurse with the Wise County Health Department, has been named 2025 Virginia Public Health Nurse of the Year.

A Southwest Virginia nurse has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) as the state’s Public Health Nurse ...