VDH releases 2021 County Health Rankings: Where does your locality rank?
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The five healthiest counties in Virginia are Arlington, Loudoun, Falls Church City, Fairfax and Alexandria City.
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Northam making push to legalize simple possession of marijuana on July 1
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Gov. Ralph Northam wants to move up the implementation of a new state law that would legalize simple possession of marijuana to July 1, nearly three years sooner.
UVA experts to tackle COVID-19 vaccine questions Tuesday
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A scientist and a doctor from UVA Health will field questions from the public about the COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday evening as part on ongoing series of virtual town halls.
Northam commits to phasing out single-use plastics at state agencies
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Gov. Ralph Northam today signed an executive order aimed at reducing Virginia’s reliance on single-use plastics, which pollute waterways, harm fish and wildlife, and take up space in landfills.
UVA names Rhodes Scholar with history of helping students succeed as new student affairs chief
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University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and Provost Liz Magill announced this week that Robyn S. Hadley will become UVA’s next vice president and chief student affairs officer, effective June 1.
Researcher strives to lower suicide risk among homebound older adults through $1.3 million project
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Homebound older adults often face a sense of loneliness few could imagine.
VDH, CDC campaign encourages people who smoke to quit
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More than 10,000 Virginians die each year from smoking-related disease, but a recent study showed that the Tips From Former Smokers® campaign helped prevent an estimated 129,000 early deaths over a six-year period.
Three Bridgewater College seniors recognized for internship excellence
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Three Bridgewater College students were recognized for leadership excellence at the 2021 Showker Award for Internship Excellence award ceremony this week. The students—Annabell Knapp ’21, Stephanie Hintze ‘21 and Rebekah Moyer ‘21—were honored via Zoom.
Bridgewater College hires seasoned band director Barry Flowe as director of athletic bands
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Barry Flowe will join the Department of Music at Bridgewater College as director of athletic bands in July, in a role that will have him overseeing the Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band as well as teach courses in music education.
Fresh Impact Farms in Arlington County to more than double production to meet new demand
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Fresh Impact Farms will invest $137,500, create six new jobs, and more than double production at its Arlington County indoor facility.
