Spanberger leads push to boost domestic prescription drug production
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Pharmaceutical companies have regularly stopped producing key generic drugs. The reason: these medicines do not generate enough profit.
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Youngkin signs bill to expand health care coverage options for small business
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a show on Thursday with his signing of HB 884, sponsored by Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and SB 195, sponsored by Sen. Montgomery “Monty” Mason, D-Williamsburg, which will permit the creation of benefits consortiums for small businesses in Virginia.
Kidney Health Connect Act increases patient access to telehealth services
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Over the course of the pandemic, patients have benefited from increased access to telehealth services. However, for patients insured through Medicare, these flexibilities are temporary and tied to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration.
Former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn relaunches Energized For Change PAC
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Energized for Change PAC, launched in 2019 by Northern Virginia Del. Eileen Filler-Corn to help Democrats gain the majority in the House of Delegates, is relaunching with an expanded scope to Turn Virginia Blue and help elect Democrats from the school board to Capitol Square.
VDH offers guidance to parents to get through baby formula shortage
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The Virginia Department of Health has issued guidance in direct response to inquiries from parents and caregivers regarding the nationwide infant formula shortage.
Washington and Lee graduates 444 students at 235th Commencement
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Washington and Lee University held its 235th Commencement ceremony on Thursday.
UVA researchers making important strides in global battle against tuberculosis
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As headlines focus on COVID-19 and, now, monkeypox, tuberculosis remains one of the great scourges of infectious disease around the world.
Infectious disease doctor answers questions about the monkeypox virus
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The growing concern of recent outbreaks of the rare monkeypox virus reported in the U.S. and abroad have health authorities monitoring transmission rates and keeping a close eye on the emerging issue.
COVID cases up: But still not tracking, yet, comparable to the Omicron wave
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COVID cases are up – way up, actually – with the latest wave. At this stage, we’re nowhere near where we were with the winter Omicron wave with either cases or hospitalizations.
Senate legislation aims to build on progress in Alzheimer’s research
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Alzheimer’s costs our nation an astonishing $321 billion per year, including $206 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. If we continue along this trajectory, Alzheimer’s is projected to claim the minds of 12.7 million seniors and nearly surpass $1 trillion in annual costs by 2050.
