Building a Stronger, Healthier Richmond

Better Health. Greater Stability. A Stronger Richmond. What happens when healthcare goes beyond treating illness and begins addressing the barriers that keep people from achieving stability?

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Building a Stronger, Healthier Richmond

Richmond Ambulance Authority: Overdose calls down nearly half since 2022

“Overdose-related calls to the Richmond Ambulance Authority have dropped by nearly half since 2022, according to data released Monday during an International Overdose Awareness Day event.

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Richmond Ambulance Authority: Overdose calls down nearly half since 2022

Virginia mom says Narcan saved her life: ‘It was a really close call’

“RICHMOND, Va. — Robyn Hantelman spent her Monday outside Daily Planet Health Services (DPHS) on W. Grace St. in Richmond asking people if they wanted to learn how to save life a life?

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Virginia mom says Narcan saved her life: ‘It was a really close call’

Richmond’s safety-net clinics squeezed by surge in uninsured patients

“Health centers serving Richmond’s poorest residents say they’re being squeezed from two directions at once. A growing share of their patients have no insurance.

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Richmond’s safety-net clinics squeezed by surge in uninsured patients

Warner says healthcare system could pay the price if ACA tax credits aren’t extended

“RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Senator Mark Warner (D) says if Congress fails to extend tax credits meant to make health insurance plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace more affordable, Virginia’s healthcare system could pay the price.

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Warner says healthcare system could pay the price if ACA tax credits aren’t extended