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Northern Virginia Pediatricians Crack Down on Vaccine Holdouts, Pushing Families Out

Several Northern Virginia pediatric practices have drawn hard lines on childhood vaccines, requiring families to stick to strict timelines or face dismissal from care entirely. The policies range from mandatory catch-up schedules to an outright refusal to accept new patients who won't vaccinate at all, and they're pushing some parents to hunt for what's being called a vaccine-friendly doctor.

Alexandria, VA · 09-29
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Data Center Electricity Tax Pays for Lower Marketplace Premiums for About 200,000 Virginians

Monthly premiums on Virginia's health insurance marketplace are falling. The state's new tax on electricity used by data centers is helping pay for it, Cardinal News reported in a column published Oct. 1. About 200,000 people are expected to benefit. Keven Patchett, executive director of the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange,...

Virginia · 10-01
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Virginia nursing home oversight panel discuss staffing issues, enforcement guidance

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia’s Nursing Home Oversight Advisory Panel met Wednesday to discuss persisting problems with Virginia’s long-term care facilities. A lack of qualified staff working in nursing homes was among the top issues repeatedly brought up by the public and people on the panel itself. “We...

Virginia · 10-01
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Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election

(VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 — with a higher deductible. “That’s just not reasonable for anybody who is relying...

Virginia · 09-30
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Perriello lays out health care platform as 5th District race heats up

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — With the race for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District heating up, challenger Tom Perriello brought his health care message to Lynchburg on Monday as he campaigns against incumbent Rep. John McGuire. Perriello met with local doctors and health care officials to outline his position on...

Lynchburg, VA · 09-28

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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

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

Virginia · 09-29

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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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Free healthcare clinic coming to Luray this weekend

A free clinic will be held in Luray this weekend, offering dental, vision and medical services to may otherwise have limited access to care.

Luray, VA · 09-26

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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

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‘RAM’ providing free health care clinic in Luray

PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - With millions of Americans struggling to access basic health care because of geographic or economic factors, many people in the U.S. are uninsured or underinsured. This is why Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping up to the plate to help address these issues. RAM is...

Luray, VA · 09-26

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

Augusta Free Press

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Waynesboro: Jim Wood dismisses concerns about Northrop Grumman pollution

Jim Wood, the former vice mayor of Waynesboro, known for his “Pete Buttplug” slur of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, doesn’t think the Northrop Grumman pollution issue is that big a deal. One reason: I mean, there’s an interstate “going right by there.”. In addition...

Waynesboro, VA · 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

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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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

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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