1+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (406+ words) Virginia's cyclospora case count has risen to 197, a jump of 35 cases from the previous week, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health as of Aug. 10, 2026. Of the 197 cases, 107 were domestically acquired — up 18 from the previous week. Another 48 cases…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (350+ words) Virginia's cyclospora case count has risen to 162, a jump of 36 cases from the previous week, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health as of July 30, 2026. Of the 162 cases, 89 were domestically acquired — up 23 from the previous week. Another 36 cases…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (558+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Five Central Virginia nursing homes with low-quality ratings are changing ownership, as soon as next week, according to emails obtained by CBS 6 through a public records request. The facilities being sold include Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center,…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (328+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — At 6 years old, John has already faced one of life's hardest battles — and won. The Ashland boy was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2023 during his first visit to the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. What…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health has launched a statewide campaign aimed at raising awareness about maternal mental health and connecting women with resources in their communities. The "Beyond the Blues" campaign launched at the Richmond Main Library Tuesday....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (237+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is cracking down on kratom and a stronger chemical compound linked to it after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The law bans 7-OH — also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine — in the commonwealth and requires…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — VCU Health held its 17th annual Shining Knight Gala at the Omni Richmond Hotel, where Mary Munford Elementary School Principal Gregory Muzik and his Shining Knights were commemorated for a remarkable story of survival and community support. On March…...

4+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (443+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Nurses nationwide are retiring or leaving the profession early due to burnout faster than nursing programs across the country can replace them. Now Virginia Commonwealth University is expanding its nursing program to help address a statewide shortage of…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (268+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond SPCA's Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital has reduced its operating hours due to a shortage of veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians, a staffing crisis being felt across the country. The hospital, which treats roughly 9,000 patients each…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — As summer weather approaches, the Richmond Fire Department is urging residents to be cautious near and on local waterways. “Richmond is one of few cities in the country with significant white water rapids flowing through its downtown,” said…...