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9 Virginia Well Water Rules Rural Homeowners Get Wrong

More than 1.6 million Virginians drink water pulled from a private well. That’s about a fifth of the state. But there’s a lot of confusion about the rules and regulations for wells. These are the Virginia well water rules that rural homeowners often get wrong. Note: This is...

Virginia · 08-27
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Virginia Mercury

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Virginia health leaders, lawmakers share enhanced healthcare resources for rural communities

Eastern Shore residents and healthcare providers on Friday told state leaders about the opportunities and challenges they face serving their communities, with Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa outlining how the state government can support them and other rural Virginians.  “We’re here to learn what the challenges are, what the assets are […]

Virginia · 08-31

WRIC - ABC 8News

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New healthcare funding to benefit rural communities, experts say it may not be enough

Virginia · 08-30

Smith Mountain Eagle

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Virginia Department of Health officials warn that COVID-19 activity is starting to increase in Virginia

COVID-19 activity in Virginia remains low but is beginning to increase. Each year, COVID-19 activity has increased in late summer, with summer activity peaking at lower levels in each subsequent year. Public health officials monitor several indicators to track respiratory virus activity. More people are seeking care at emergency departments...

Virginia · 08-27
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Henrico Citizen

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Spanberger orders state agencies to prepare for Medicaid, SNAP changes

Executive order aims to keep eligible Virginians from losing benefits as new federal work requirements, eligibility and other changes take effect next year.

Virginia · 08-26

WFXR

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Virginia gets $122M in federal funding for rural health services

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Rural healthcare in Virginia faces major challenges such as hospital closure risks, severe workforce shortages, and maternal healthcare deserts. A $122 million investment will make its way through the neighborhoods of Virginia to expand remote patient monitoring, virtual care, mobile clinics, maternal care, and increase the number of community paramedics. Funding comes […]

Virginia · 08-28

13News Now

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Virginia to receive $122 million in federal funding for rural health care

Virginia · 08-28

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Spanberger signs executive order on Medicaid and SNAP cuts

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order Tuesday, August 25, aimed at helping Virginians who rely on Medicaid and SNAP following federal funding cuts. Spanberger said the cuts stem from HR-1, federal legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”. Marvin Figueroa, Virginia secretary of...

Virginia · 08-25

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Lessons Learned: Valley pediatrician answers questions about childhood vaccines

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Lessons Learned is WHSV’s streaming-exclusive segment, featuring Jay Webb and Chelsea Church. The two talk about their real-life experiences as parents. Jay is a father to a son in college and a daughter in high school, while Chelsea just welcomed her first child less than...

Harrisonburg, VA · 08-28

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NN mobile health bus may fill gaps amid potential Medicaid, SNAP cuts

Virginia Health Secretary Marvin Figueroa toured the Newport News Fire Department's Community Mobile Health Bus Friday amid his concerns over federal benefit cuts.

Newport News, VA · 08-27

The News Leader

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Spanberger moves to shield Virginians from federal benefit hurdles

Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a new executive order hoping to keep more Virginians enrolled in federal public benefits on Tuesday, Aug. 25. According to the press release announcing the order , Virginia has more than 1.8 million people enrolled in Medicaid and "nearly" 800,000 enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Changes to these programs brought by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are expected to decrease the number of enrollees. “The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ makes substantial changes to the administration and eligibility requirements of Medicaid and SNAP, which will cause Virginians to lose their health coverage and food benefits at a time when life is getting more expensive," said Spanberger. "While the Commonwealth will not be able to fill the entirety of the gap created by these federal cuts, I am directing my Administration to use every tool available to protect Virginians.” What is Spanberger responding to? After the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4 , substantial changes were made to the administration of federal poverty aid programs. For SNAP, the changes were projected to cost about $270 million annually by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin's

Virginia · 08-26

29 News

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Spanberger signs executive order on Medicaid and SNAP cuts

Virginia · 08-25

Charlottesville Tomorrow

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Rural Virginia communities face real and lingering consequences from labor and delivery unit closures

Mothers and their children are at greater risk for negative health outcomes as their access to care shrinks in central Virginia and across the country. The post Rural Virginia communities face real and lingering consequences from labor and delivery unit closures appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .

Farmville, VA · 08-25

C-Ville Weekly

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UVA Health embraces charity care for uninsured patients as cuts loom

Dan, 48, moved from the Midwest to Charlottesville to get treatment for a rare, often painful genetic ailment at the University of Virginia hospital. “I’m in the process of getting disability,” he says, speaking anonymously. “I have limited capacity for work. I’m still working, but it’s very part-time.”

Charlottesville, VA · 08-26

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Target 7: Fighting pharmacy deserts in Virginia

(WDBJ) - Greever’s Drug Store and the town of Chilhowie go way back. And owner Brent Foster has the receipts. “Hundredth anniversary of the town, we were the oldest active business,” Foster said during a tour of his shop. “How does that make you feel?” we asked. “Honored to be part of it,” he said.

Chilhowie, VA · 08-24

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Virginia water infrastructure receives C grade from engineers

An American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report issued this week says Virginia's water infrastructure needs work, giving it an overall grade of C.

Virginia · 08-27

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Two Harrisonburg-Area UVA Health Pediatrics Clinics merging and moving

HARRISOBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Two Harrisonburg-area UVA Health pediatrics clinics are merging and moving to a larger location this fall with expanded hours. According to UVA officials, Pediatrics Harrisonburg and Pediatrics Harrisonburg McGaheysville will merge at 4165 Quarles Court in Harrisonburg on August 31. “We are excited to...

Harrisonburg, VA · 08-24

13News Now

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Virginia nursing workforce launching $4.8 million grant to strengthen nursing pipeline

Virginia · 08-26

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VA Budget Cut Could Strain Behavioral Health Crisis Response

The budget that recently took effect in Virginia includes provisions that mean Medicaid will no longer reimburse providers for certain behavioral health services. Subject to federal approval, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, which administers Medicaid at the state level, will no longer pay for a service called community stabilization. And the agency will shorten the availability of mobile crisis response from eight hours per incident to four.

Virginia · 08-26

13News Now

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Spanberger launches plan to help Virginians facing Medicaid, SNAP cuts

Virginia · 08-26