Blue Rocks complete sweep of Lynchburg Hillcats
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The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped the series finale to the Wilmington Blue Rocks, 7-4, on Thursday, and were swept in the four-game series.
Search Results for cancer
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VDH joins Buena Vista Schools to host community discussion of doc on HPV epidemic, vaccine
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The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District, in partnership with Buena Vista Public Schools, will host a free viewing of the powerful documentary “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic.”
UVA provides 1,000th telestroke consultation
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The Comprehensive Stroke Center at UVA Health System recently performed its 1,000th telestroke consultation, enabling patients across Virginia to get treatment sooner and help prevent death or permanent disabilities.
Your health is your real wealth: Facts about proper nutrition
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Nutrition and health is a controversial topic that has different edges, and it seems many people can’t agree on anything while discussing these topics. Although some people may want to make it a source of arguments, the foods you eat define your health.
A new guide for explorers of the submicroscopic world inside us
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Researchers from the University of Virginia have established new guidelines for scientists mapping out the body molecule by molecule to help us better understand how our cells use metals such as iron and magnesium to maintain good health.
No-cost, rapid Hepatitis C Virus testing now offered at select Walgreens in Virginia
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For more than three years, the Virginia Department of Health has collaborated with Walgreens to provide no-cost, rapid HIV testing at 30 of the company’s stores across Virginia.
Virginia Department of Health urges caution following heavy rains
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Following heavy rain events this week, the Virginia Department of Health reminds people to take precautions to avoid flooded areas, and once the sun comes out, be aware of potential health risks before you participate in recreational water activities.
Warner, Kaine express opposition to gag rule on Title X
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined more than two hundred of their Senate and House colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar expressing opposition to the implementation of a domestic gag rule on Title X.
Single-payer: Healthcare 10 times better than you ever dreamed of
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I’m not here to give you chapter, verse and footnotes on single-payer, why we need to join the rest of the industrialized world in making access to healthcare a basic human right.
UVA honored on ‘100 Great Hospitals’ list
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National healthcare publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Medical Center to its 2018 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America.
