The team at Parham Doctors' Hospital recently conducted its 4,000th bariatric procedure for weight loss since launching its weight loss program in 2014.  The HCA Virginia facility completed 515 such surgeries in 2022. More than 40 percent of Virginians suffer from obesity, and approximately 200,000 people have weight loss surgery in the United States each year. Parham Doctors’ Hospital offers several types of bariatric procedures that focus on making modifications to the digestive system with the goal of significant weight loss. HCA Virginia bariatric surgeons perform the following weight loss procedures: adjustable gastric band, duodenal switch, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric...Article Link

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CVWMA collections are on regular schedule Monday through Wednesday this week. There will be no recycling or trash collection on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. CVWMA collections normally scheduled for Thursday and Friday will slide to the following day, with Friday collections moving to Saturday. Residents are reminded to keep food waste and food-contaminated items out of recycling. Composting is an effective alternative for many scraps. For details about the authority’s holiday schedules, visit https://cvwma.com/programs/holiday-collection-calendar/Article Link

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Before the new class of General Assembly members takes office in January, they are facing a push from local government leaders to quickly address Virginia’s historical underfunding of its school divisions. In September, the General Assembly convened a group to examine how the state’s funding formulas could be updated to fix the problem, with recommendations due next November, ahead of the 2025 legislative session. However, many local governments say the timeline needs to be faster and are urging the legislature to take action immediately, at the start of the new budget cycle. “We’re not asking for anything additional from the...Article Link

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Bon Secours continues to expand its network of urgent care facilities in Richmond with the recent opening of a Bon Secours Urgent Care at 11201 Nuckols Road in Glen Allen.  Another Henrico location is due to open next year at Regency Square. The urgent care facilities are designed for families who need walk-in appointments, the option to reserve a spot online, and the added connection to a health system if a higher level of care is needed. Among the common illnesses and injuries teams can treat in children and adults at the urgent care centers are allergies, asthma, bug bites, spider bites,...Article Link

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On Nov. 28, Virginia League of Conservation Voters will team with several partnering organizations to host a Henrico Climate Solutions Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Varina Library, 1875 New Market Road.    Hosted by Freedom Virginia, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, the Sierra Club, BlueGreen Alliance, Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action, Henrico NAACP, IBEW Local 666, and Climate Action Virginia in addition to Virginia LCV, the town hall will feature community-led discussion about environmental solutions that advance clean energy, cut pollution, create economic opportunities and keep communities safe. The town hall will also celebrate climate...Article Link

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The Varina Ruritan Club presented its yearly community awards – honoring a Varina citizen, club member, Henrico Fire, and Henrico Police official – during its Nov. 14 meeting. The Henrico Firefighter of the Year Award went to Sean Anderson, a Henrico firefighter serving Eastern Henrico since 2013. The Henrico Policeperson of the Year Award was presented to Matthew Murray, who has served the Varina/Highland Springs area for the past 5 years. The Varina First Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Sherman Burwell, the owner/operator of Lotsey and Hardy Tire Company for more than 40 years. The club awarded...Article Link

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Mid-Atlantic convenience chain Sheetz has lowered the price of a gallon of its Unleaded 88 gas to [post_excerpt].99 through Nov. 27, company officials announced Nov. 20. The discounted price is valid at all Sheetz locations that carry that fuel grade in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Carolina. Unleaded 88 has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in all 2001 and newer cars, trucks and SUVs. Unleaded 88 burns cleaner and reduces toxins, making it more environmentally friendly. Customers can check if their local Sheetz sells this particular grade through the Sheetz mobile app or...Article Link

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The University of Richmond Chaplaincy and the Department of Music will hold the 50th annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cannon Memorial Chapel on the UR campus. Two identical services will be held, one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. Lessons and Carols is open to the campus and greater community. The 5 p.m. service typically is standing room only. Guests are encouraged to attend the 8 p.m. service to ensure seating. The University's Schola Cantorum, joined by organ, piano, brass, and the James River Ringers, will present new and familiar Christmas carols...Article Link

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Squire RIC1, LLC recently purchased a site at 6119 Miller Road in Henrico County for [post_excerpt].5 million from 6000 Miller Associates LLP. John Jay Schwartz with Have Site Will Travel and The Man With Square Feet represented the purchaser. *** Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: Sorvino LLC – leased 2,800 SF of office space at 2715 Enterprise Parkway (Craig Douglas represented the tenant); Hong Kong Tailors – leased 2,500 SF of retail space at 4501-4503 West Broad Street (Michael Shaia represented the landlord); Richmond Denture and Implants – leased 2,315 SF...Article Link

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*UPDATE: Salcedo has been located and is safe, according to Henrico Police.** Henrico Police are seeking a missing 21-year-old woman whose family believes she may be in danger. Maricela Montiel Salcedo left her home near the intersection of Quioccasin Road and Starling Road at about 8 a.m. Nov. 20, according to family members. Salcedo is described as a Hispanic female, 5 foot 2 in height, weighing about 170 pounds. It is not known what type of clothing she was wearing when she left. Anyone who may have seen Salcedo or who has any information about her location should call Henrico...Article Link

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