Morgan Griffith: Gut tidbits
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Before the start of the 2019 fiscal year on October 1, the House of Representatives passed several appropriations bills combined with a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government.
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The battle for healthier workplaces: Confronting Sick Building Syndrome
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For those with sick building syndrome (SBS) the office place can be toxic and their health issues raise the question, are employers liable for chronic illness caused by the work environment?
Expect delays on Interstate 81 in Frederick County Sunday night
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Significant traffic delays are possible Sunday night, October 7, on northbound Interstate 81 in Frederick County due to bridge paving work in West Virginia.
State health officials urge Virginians to get flu vaccine
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With the 2018-2019 flu season officially underway, the Virginia Department of Health encourages all people in Virginia six months and older to receive their annual flu vaccine.
Tim Kaine signs onto Kamala Harris bill to address black women dying at higher rates in childbirth
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joined Sen. Kamala D. Harris on the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act, a bill to reduce the racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity.
What to do if a dog bites you: 5 mistakes you need to avoid
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The CDC estimates that 4.7 million dog bites occur every year in the United States, of which 800,000 of them end up in need of medical treatment.
Study finds Liberty University annual financial impact exceeds $1 billion
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Generating more than $1 billion in economic activity per year, Liberty University plays an active and positive leadership role within its community and the state, evidenced by a recent economic impact report from Mangum Economics.
C-minus: Virginia grade in study of workplace policies that support personal, family caregiving needs
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Raising Expectations, a report from the National Partnership for Women & Families, gives Virginia a grade of “C-” based on its policies that allow working people to meet their personal or family caregiving responsibilities.
McEachin announces grant for preventative healthcare, services
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced a grant award of $3,421,225.00 from the CDC to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to support preventive health and health services through September 2019.
Virginia Tech researchers work with global scientists to study vector behavior, disease transmission
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report showing that diseases from vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, have tripled since 2004 in the U.S.
