Services – Health

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental Health

  • Foodservice Permit Application - Before opening a new or extensively remodeled foodservice facility or transferring ownership, the foodservice operator must obtain a foodservice permit from the Henrico County Health Department.
  • Lodging Facility/Pool Complaint Form - Complaints about a lodging facility or pool in Henrico County, Virginia can be submitted to the Henrico County Health Department by calling 804-501-4529 or by completing the form below and submitting it. Please be as specific as possible when describing the complaint. Your name, address and phone number are required for investigation. RHHD Environmental Health does not have the authority to inspect residential rental properties for mold. Please contact local Code Enforcement for assistance.
  • Lodging Permit Application - Before opening a new or extensively remodeled lodging facility (hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Campground, Summer Camp) or transferring ownership, the lodging operator must obtain a lodging permit from the Henrico County Health Department.
  • Mobile Food Unit Permit Application - A Health Permit is required for Class II, III, and IV Mobile Food Units before they can be licensed to operate.
  • Restaurant Complaint Form - Complaints about a restaurant in Henrico County, Virginia can be submitted to the Henrico County Health Department by calling 804-501-4529 or by completing the form below and submitting it. Please be as specific as possible when describing the complaint. The Health Department does not accept anonymous Food Service complaints other than sewage backup or a facility without water. Your name, address and phone number are required for investigation.
  • Sewage Disposal and/or Water Supply Permit - Apply for onsite sewage disposal system in Henrico County.
  • Temporary Foodservice Permit - All persons serving food to the public must have a permit for each temporary event.

Epidemiology Program

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in a population. Public health epidemiologists monitor the health and illness of a population, investigate the factors that affect the community’s health, and recommend interventions to reduce the risk of disease. Epidemiology is practiced in health departments daily and involves principles of surveillance, investigation, laboratory testing, data management, and communication.

Family Planning

  • Family Planning Clinic - Our family planning services are designed to help men and women know their options for planning future pregnancies and preventing unplanned pregnancies.

Immunizations

Long Term/Personal Care Assessment Services

  • Long Term and Personal Care Assessment Services - If you or someone in your family needs nursing facility care or personal care in the home and cannot afford the cost, you may be eligible to have this service covered by Medicaid. You can apply for Medicaid online or at your local Department of Social Services.

Maternity

Newcomer Health (Refugee)

  • Office of New Americans-Refugee Services - Our Office of New Americans-Refugee Services exists to address health issues that may influence successful resettlement, identify and intervene on diseases and conditions of public health concern, follow up on medical issues identified overseas, and refer to local medical providers for follow-up and linkage to primary care. The Henrico County Health Department (HCHD) conducts health screenings for both Henrico AND Richmond City refugee clients.

Opioids: Overdose Prevention & Substance Use Resources

Primary Care for Patients with Medicaid, Medicare or Who Are Uninsured

Primary Care for patients with Medicare or who are uninsured

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) / HIV

Substance Use Resources

Tuberculosis (TB)

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Program - TB program provides services to Henrico residents of all ages that are TB suspects, TB cases, contacts of TB cases, symptomatic of TB, and evaluation of positive TB skin tests, positive IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) or abnormal chest x-ray suggesting TB.

Vital Records

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)