June 29, 2010
CONTACT: Daniel Rigsby, Program Manager, Mental Health & Developmental Services
PHONE: 727-8424
Henrico agency, local free clinic win grant for new program
Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services (MH/DS) and CrossOver Ministry Free Clinic have received a $125,000 grant from the Virginia Health Care Foundation for a program designed to treat residents suffering from diabetes and a mental health condition.
The grant was awarded from the foundation's "A New Lease on Life" initiative, a statewide effort to help health safety-net organizations provide services for uninsured Virginians with basic mental health needs.
MH/DS and CrossOver will use the grant to treat individuals diagnosed with diabetes and a co-occurring mental heath disorder such as anxiety or depression. The program aims to serve 300 patients in its first year of funding. It also hopes to demonstrate the impact of integrating medical and mental health care.
"Research indicates that when the mental health needs of individuals with diabetes are addressed, they are more likely to follow their diet and medication regimens," said MH/DS Program Manager Daniel Rigsby.
CrossOver Ministry operates three free clinics in the metropolitan area, including one in Henrico, located at 8600 Quioccasin Road. The clinic offers services to uninsured individuals and families meeting certain income requirements.
Henrico MH/DS serves residents in a three-county area experiencing the effects of mental illness, substance abuse and intellectual disability, as well as infants and toddlers with developmental delay.
June 28, 2010
CONTACT: Jean Moore, Assistant Director, Planning
PHONE: 501-4229
Henrico to hold community meeting July 7 on proposed addition to Innsbrook Area Study
The Henrico County Planning Department will hold a community meeting to present information on a proposed addition to the draft Innsbrook Area Study (IAS) on Wednesday, July 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the atrium of the Highwoods One building, 10900 Nuckols Road.
The Planning Department conducted an initial community meeting on the draft IAS in May. Public input received at that meeting prompted the Henrico Planning Commission to request staff to consider a potential expansion of the study to include a 166-acre residential area that lies generally west of Sadler Road, east of Interstate 295, north of Interstate 64 and south of Dublin Road. The updated study recommends detached single-family residential use -- designed as a traditional neighborhood development -- for this area. The addition increases the total study area to 1,351 acres.
The July 7 community meeting is designed to present details and receive input on the addition to the draft IAS. Like the previous meeting, it will feature an open-house format with a series of stations highlighting the study's different topics; staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Participants will be encouraged to give feedback. The draft study is available online at www.co.henrico.va.us/planning.
For more information, call the Planning Department at 501-4602 or e-mail InnsbrookAreaStudy@co.henrico.va.us.
June 24, 2010
CONTACT: Susan Fischer Davis, M.D., Director, Public Health
PHONE: 501-4522
Henrico Health Department advises caution in extreme temperatures
With severe heat expected today in Henrico and the metropolitan region, the Henrico County Public Health Department advises residents to be aware of the signs of heat-related illness and take steps to protect themselves.
June 9, 2010
CONTACT: Megan Brown, Executive Coordinator, Keep Henrico Beautiful
PHONE: 501-4502
Keep Henrico Beautiful announces Land Lover-Clean Business award winners
The Keep Henrico Beautiful (KHB) Committee will honor winners of the 2010 Land Lover and Clean Business awards at the next meeting of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 in the Government Center Board Room, 4301 E. Parham Road.
Presented annually by the KHB Committee since 1995, the awards recognize a homeowner and a business in each magisterial district that have maintained an outstanding property through landscaping, lawn care, litter removal and recycling. Homeowners must perform their own lawn maintenance to be considered. Winners receive an engraved plaque and have an award sign posted on their property; they are also recognized online at www.co.henrico.va.us/utility/keep-henrico-beautiful.
The 2010 Land Lover Award winners are: Ronnie L. Jowers, Brookland District; Albert and Jean Scott, Fairfield District; James and Joyce Hall, Three Chopt District; Tom Wood, Tuckahoe District; and Odie and Gloria Whitlow, Varina District.
Winners of the 2010 Clean Business Award are: Courtyard by Marriott, Brookland District; Legends at Virginia Center, Fairfield District; Wachovia Operations Center-Innsbrook, Three Chopt District; Bon Secours Medical Group, Tuckahoe District; and Citizens and Farmers Bank, Varina District.
June 3, 2010
CONTACT: Barry Lawrence, Clerk, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 501-4318
Henrico officials appointed to VML committees
The Virginia Municipal League (VML) has named 11 Henrico County board members and key officials to serve on its policy, steering and other committees for 2010.
Members of the Board of Supervisors received the following appointments:
Several county officials also received appointments:
VML is a statewide association of city, town and county governments that assists local governments through legislative advocacy, research, education and other services. The league's policy and steering committees make policy recommendations to its legislative committee, which develops VML's annual legislative program. Appointments are made by the league's executive committee, which also provides guidance to VML staff and serves as the organization's governing body.