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Virginia's state-run health insurance marketplace is live for the first

WEBThis week is the start of open enrollment for the brand new Virginia Health Benefit Exchange. That's the state-run marketplace of health insurance plans available …

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Rep. McClellan pitches Virginia’s new health insurance marketplace

WEBCongresswoman Jennifer McClellan was at a community health center in Richmond Monday afternoon to promote the state’s new healthcare exchange.

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBNPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide …

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Virginia's crisis in mental health care WVTF

WEBYou can get a referral to mental health services by calling the. NAMI Helpline: 888-486-8264. For suicide prevention services call 1-800-273-8255 or text GO …

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Legislator shares her story ahead of Virginia’s first annual Black

WEBFor the first time ever, Virginia will mark Black Maternal Health Week starting Monday. The event comes after a 2023 study showed increased rates of maternal death …

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New Report: Southwest Virginia Still Needs Greater Access to

WEBThe latest one found some new concerns. The assessments are conducted in six communities in the southwestern portion of the state, including the Roanoke and …

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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts expand home vaccinations …

WEBBut those wanting to schedule an appointment, can do so over the phone by calling 804-205-3501. RHHD says a team should be able to visit you within two weeks. …

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Time is running out to secure coverage through Virginia's new …

WEBVirginia has a new policy – a new state healthcare exchange where people can get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Ruth Alburez is a healthcare …

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Why healthcare costs are rising in Virginia WVTF

WEBThe Altarum Institute, a non-profit healthcare research group, looked at medical spending in Virginia and concluded insurance premiums and deductibles rose …

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House Speaker Scott wants to boost healthcare access in rural …

WEBNew Virginia House of Delegates speaker, Del. Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, left, is sworn in by Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernard Goodwyn, right, during …

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Post-pandemic, many free medical clinics face financial pressures

WEBThis Sunday, supporters of a free medical clinic in Fredericksburg will hold a rally to generate new support after a falling out with the local health system that had …

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JLARC: Admissions to Virginia's psychiatric hospitals are way up

WEBVirginia's mental health system continues to create challenges for state leaders. Admissions to Virginia's state-run psychiatric hospitals have gone off the charts, …

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Virginia’s ongoing battle to end opioid crisis WVTF

WEBThe state’s opioid epidemic was officially declared a public health emergency in 2016, and opioid-related deaths increased 274% between 2012 and 2022, according …

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Department of Justice probes $665 million in payments to Sentara

WEBSix years ago, some residents of Charlottesville and vicinity learned that health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act was going to cost a whole …

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A bill protecting medical workers from violence has bipartisan

WEBThe bill has already passed the House of Delegates with a bipartisan vote, and this week it emerged from a Senate committee with a bipartisan vote. The full …

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For the first time since 2020, large-scale health clinics

WEBThe Health Wagon’s free health event will take place at the Wise County fairgrounds on Aug 12- 26. Those interested can register by contacting the Health …

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Governor Youngkin announces new task force to help with

WEBEnter Governor Glenn Youngkin. He's creating a new task force to address the problem of people with temporary detention orders who are waiting for behavioral …

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Crisis center opens in Abingdon, but staffing shortages remain

WEBA new facility in Abingdon operated by Highlands CSB, to help people experiencing a mental health crisis, and help treat adults with substance use disorder …

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Aging in prison: Elderly population may triple in 20 years WVTF

WEBIn the next 20 years we’re predicting that getting up close to 10-15,000 individuals, so a huge increase in the older population," he says. And those inmates …

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COVID-19 cases rising in Virginia, Roanoke Valley WVTF

WEBCOVID-19 cases are increasing across Virginia, and fairly dramatically in the Roanoke Valley according to a health official. The Roanoke City-Alleghany Health …

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