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Virginia delegate hears nurses’ push on maternal healthcare

UVA Health nurses are working to close what they say can be a gap between health care professionals and the lawmakers.

Virginia · 09-30

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The Turnout Math Behind Virginia’s Most-Watched House Race

Democrats need presidential-year turnout on their side while Republican voters stay home at midterm rates if they hope to flip Virginia's 2nd Congressional District this November, according to an analysis by Cardinal News. The outlet examined all five Republican-held House seats in Virginia and found that in three of them,...

Virginia · 09-28

13News Now

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Virginia targets nursing shortage with nearly $5 million in Earn to Learn grants

Virginia · 09-29

Axios DC

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D.C.-area parents seek "vaccine friendly" doctors as practices crack down

Some DMV parents are seeking "vaccine-friendly" pediatricians after being asked to leave former practices over how — or whether — they vaccinate their children. The big picture: Almost 3.5% of D.C.'s kindergarteners had immunization exemptions last fall — up from 2.7% in the 2024-2025 school year, per data from the CDC . That's higher than Virginia (3%) and Maryland (2.5%), though below the national average of 4.2%. This comes as the greater D.C. region has recorded several measles cases this year amid the nation's largest measles outbreak in 35 years. Driving the news: Several local practices have publicly reaffirmed their longstanding childhood vaccination policies after President Trump's executive order recommending fewer routine childhood vaccines and more separate visits for shots. That includes Pediatric Associates of Alexandria , which recently announced it will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule. Several regional clinics also state they won't work with patients who don't plan to vaccinate their kids. What they're saying: These policies are leading some local families to seek alternate care, says a Northern Virginia nurse practitioner at a "vaccine-friendly" practice, a term used online by some vaccine skeptics for spots that will see children no matter their

District Of Columbia · 09-28

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West Virginia Pays $9.90 for ABA’s Highest-Volume Medicaid Code, Currently the Lowest Rate in the Country. Its Behavior Analyst Workforce Ranks Among the Nation’s Thinnest.

The state with the highest share of residents on Medicaid has 186 behavior analysts, and no published review of the rate providers say is driving them out. The workforce numbers track the rate. At $9.90 per 15-minute unit, West Virginia pays less for code 97153 than any other state, roughly a third below the national median of about $15.

West Virginia · 09-25

WFXR

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HCA Virginia invests $20M in Southwest Virginia care

(WFXR) – A new investment from HCA Virginia today will expand emergency care access across Southwest Virginia by bringing a new freestanding ER in Roanoke County and the planned launch of an additional Air Care Eagle (ACE) helicopter and base in Danville. A nearly $20 million investment will help bridge the gap between rural healthcare […]

Roanoke County, VA · 09-24

WTVR CBS 6

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Demanding a reform to nursing home care

Virginia · 09-25

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Federal Medicaid changes could put hundreds of thousands of Virginians at risk of losing coverage

As Virginia prepares for sweeping changes to its Medicaid program, state officials say hundreds of thousands of Medicaid expansion enrollees could be at risk under new federal eligibility and work requirements taking effect next year. The changes, required under federal law, will affect adults ages 19 to 64 enrolled through...

Virginia · 09-23

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Virginia agencies prepare families for Medicaid, SNAP changes under H.R.1

Virginia agencies and community groups are planning how to help families navigate changes to Medicaid and SNAP under the federal law H.R.1.

Virginia · 09-22

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Virginia agencies prepare families for Medicaid, SNAP changes under H.R.1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia agencies and community groups met to plan how to help families navigate changes to Medicaid and SNAP under the federal law H.R.1. The regional planning session, Tuesday, Sept. 22, focused on new federal work requirements and connecting people with support to meet them. “Folks are...

Virginia · 09-22

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Central Shenandoah Health District reminds Virginians to get vaccinated, protect against seasonal illnesses

On Tuesday, the Central Shenandoah Health District issued a statement encouraging Virginians to protect themselves against common autumn illnesses by getting vaccinated. “These can be serious illnesses and should not be taken lightly. Flu deaths can climb into the tens of thousands each year. With effective vaccines available, taking a chance on getting sick is never worth the risk.”

Virginia · 09-22

WTVR CBS 6

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Va. sees early spike in flu, COVID cases in kids following back-to-school season

Back to school season means many kids are coming home with sniffles and a fever. Doctors say they are seeing an unusually early spike in flu cases-- just a month into the school year.

Virginia · 09-23

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She filed a complaint over her hospital facility fee

In Richmond, Virginia, Jane Hotchkiss filed a complaint with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office after receiving a facility fee she said she was never told about.

Richmond, VA · 09-21

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UVA Health first in world to implant new cardiac mitral valve repair device

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A cardiac robotic surgery team at UVA Health University Medical Center was the first in the world to perform a mitral valve repair using the Memo 4D Curve, a newly approved device used to treat mitral regurgitation, one of the most common heart diseases, according to UVA Health and device maker Corcym.

Charlottesville, VA · 09-21

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For Some Southwest Virginia Women, Maternity Care Is an Hour or More Away

More than one-third of Virginia counties are maternity care deserts, leaving some families traveling an hour or longer for prenatal, specialty and delivery care. More than one-third of Virginia counties are maternity care deserts, leaving some families traveling an hour or longer for prenatal, specialty and delivery care. Roanoke, VA.

Virginia · 09-23

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Unveils Renovated Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) has unveiled its newly renovated Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which features an advanced Philips Azurion imaging system. The new system provides enhanced imaging capabilities that help physicians and clinical team members view the heart and blood vessels during...

Virginia · 09-23

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Perriello joined by clinicians to discuss healthcare after 200+ endorse him in open letter

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An open letter endorsing Tom Perriello, signed by more than 200 medical professionals, is putting health care front and center in Virginia’s 5th District. Some of those signers joined Perriello Tuesday to discuss some of the biggest challenges affecting the health care industry. Among the...

Charlottesville, VA · 09-22

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Virginia is home to the Silicon Valley of water treatment

Cities along Virginia’s coast depend on the Potomac Aquifer that stretches from New Jersey to North Carolina, but that resource is in trouble. A state report warns ground water is declining, and the aquifer can’t handle any more development. The news worries economists, but a surprising group may...

Virginia · 09-22

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Hampton Roads hospitals post prices, but some rates remain hard to figure out

A new report is flagging several Hampton Roads hospitals that publish pricing files that passed the federal validator but still leave users unable to calculate some negotiated insurance rates. PatientRightsAdvocate.org rated 23 of the 45 Virginia hospitals it reviewed as noncompliant with federal price transparency requirements. Its September report found...

Newport News, VA · 09-21

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Virginia is home to the Silicon Valley of water treatment

Virginia · 09-22