Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor
As summer travel season is a factor in disease spread, state and federal government leaders offer guidance and resources
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Henrico groups, youth leaders to host 'Above the Influence' marijuana prevention event May 13
Several Henrico County organizations are partnering with youth leaders to host "Above the Influence," an event designed to address marijuana use prevention and youth mental health May 13 in Highland Springs. The event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Oak Avenue Complex,
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These Black maternal health groups laid groundwork for perinatal grants, then they were left out
The state-piloted program is supporting four organizations in an effort to boost maternal health outcomes and fill access gaps around Virginia
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Savvy Senior: The silent warning - understanding prediabetes
Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes run in families, and what exactly does it mean? --Younger Sister Dear
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Bilingual telehealth service launches in Virginia and West Virginia
QuickVisitMD, a new bilingual telehealth service, launched this week to serve patients in Virginia and West Virginia. Dr. Ankur Fadia, an emergency medicine specialist, said his time spent working in rural hospitals inspired him to spearhead the initiative. “I see firsthand how often people struggle to get timely care for
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