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Portsmouth Chick-fil-A forced to close temporarily over water issue
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If you’re a frequent Chick-fil-A customer in Hampton Roads, you know it’s not uncommon to see the line wrapped around the restaurant. The Frederick Boulevard location in Portsmouth is no different. “At the moment, thankfully, we are starting to see, anywhere over 2,000 transactions a day,” said Will Taylor, owner-operator of […]
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HRS: Community Health and Wellness Fair
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The non-profit, Virginia Pathways to Justice, works to advance equity, justice and democracy for communities of color. One of the ways they do this is through their health and wellness empowerment fairs, providing access to healthcare for those in underserved areas. Monique Gatling-Way and Jamel Ridgenal joined us with more on the work they do and what inspired them to host the events as well as their partnership with Sentara. It’s happening this Sunday, June 28 at Broad Creek Legacy Park in Norfolk, Va. For more information, visit vapathwaystojustice.org.
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COVID-19 era outdoor dining disappearing in downtown Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — There are more parking spaces along downtown Norfolk’s Granby Street now than there has been in recent years, but fewer places to dine al fresco. Ahead of Sail 250, Harborfest and Juneteenth, the city of Norfolk is looking to have the heart of its cultural arts district looking its best. As […]
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Stop Syphilis Initiative sees early success through community outreach across Hampton Roads
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Spanberger signs legislation banning weapons in hospitals
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Spanberger signs bill in Norfolk to ban guns, weapons from hospitals
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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare appoints interim CEO amid legal turmoil
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare announced it has appointed an interim CEO, effective May 30, amid ongoing legal issues for the hospital. This leadership change follows the departure of former President and CEO Reese Jackson, who served the hospital since 2016 and is named in a significant lawsuit against the institution.
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CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare leaves; interim CEO appointed
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The president and chief executive officer of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare has left his position after 10 years on the job. Reese Jackson, who has been president and CEO since 2016, departed effective May 30, according to a statement from Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. “Mr. Jackson is thanked...
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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO departs amid lawsuit, federal indictment
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A New Academic Health Sciences Enterprise Is Shaping Hampton Roads
Discover the health care partnerships that are driving the workforce and strengthening the economy in the Hampton Roads, VA, region. Health care stands as one of Hampton Roads’ most vital and rapidly expanding industries. The integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University – now Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU – strengthens this momentum. By aligning elite education with clinical research, the partnership serves as a primary engine for the region’s workforce and economic vitality.
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Virginia faces mental health provider shortages as Hampton Roads residents struggle to navigate care
A new national report found Virginia is facing “catastrophic” shortages in community mental health. Providers in Norfolk say many patients still struggle to know where to turn during a mental health crisis. The report from mental health policy group Inseparable found Virginians go out of network for mental...
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Medical clinic opens in Norfolk City Jail for advanced offender care
NORFOLK, Va., (WAVY) — The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office has a new medical clinic in the city jail that will provide advanced care for offenders. The office hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 4 to officially open the clinic. The City of Norfolk invested $1.5 million in this project that will provide six examination rooms, […]
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Commonwealth Senior Living Plans 24-Unit Expansion at Community in Chesapeake, Virginia
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Commonwealth Senior Living has announced plans for an expansion at Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor in Chesapeake. With the expansion, which will add 24 assisted living apartments, the community will total 85 units, with capacity to serve 126 residents. The new assisted living units will...
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Former Virginia Cell Block Transformed Into Jail Medical Clinic
What for decades was an eighth floor cell block housing 30-55 inmates in the Norfolk City Jail is now a fully-equipped medical and mental health services clinic, expanding the jail’s ability to meet inmates’ daily medical needs on-site, rather than relying on transport to local hospitals. In under...
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Va. jail converts cell block into full-service medical clinic
NORFOLK, Va. — What for decades was an eighth floor cell block housing 30-55 inmates in the Norfolk City Jail is now a fully-equipped medical and mental health services clinic, expanding the jail’s ability to meet inmates’ daily medical needs on-site, rather than relying on transport to local hospitals.
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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Celebrates 50 Years
The Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Chesapeake Conference Center, celebrating 50 years of exceptional community care provided by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. The event marked a significant milestone for the health system, which opened its doors in 1976 as a grassroots effort to bring high-quality health care closer to home for the growing city of Chesapeake.