Virginia ranks third in study of best access to ‘Grade A’ hospitals
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More than 22,000 deaths in the U.S. every year are because of preventable deaths in hospitals.
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Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines now available in Blue Ridge Health District
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The Blue Ridge Health District will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines to eligible community members today.
Free Clinic’s annual benefit concert to feature solo performance by Brandi Carlile
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Six-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile will present a solo performance on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville.
Location, cost of living, health infrastructure important when planning retirement
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Cost of living, retired taxpayer-friendliness and state health infrastructure are among the data set considered in WalletHub’s 2022’s Best & Worst Places to Retire.
Remote Area Medical needs volunteers for Fishersville free clinic in November
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Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for a Nov. 19-20 clinic at Augusta Expo in Fishersville.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank rallies community support as part of Hunger Action Month
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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and its network of partners and program sites serve 109,500 individuals each month and distributing more than 21 million meals last year.
UVA Health, rural community health partners expand at-home patient monitoring
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UVA Health is teaming with six rural community health organizations in Virginia to provide at-home monitoring.
Eliminate barriers: BRCC and Augusta Health partner to provide path for nursing degrees
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A “transformational moment” was witnessed at Augusta Health Thursday afternoon as Blue Ridge Community College and Augusta Health joined forces to provide a pathway for the next generation of nurses.
Medicaid expansion provides crucial resources for Virginia health centers
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The Inflation Reduction Act will reduce prescription costs for Americans, but expansion of Medicaid in Virginia has reduced healthcare costs for Virginians.
Legislators encourage DOE to extend public service loan forgiveness deadline
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On Oct. 31, 2022, public service workers have a deadline for review by the U.S. Department of Education to possibly receive loan forgiveness.
