Del. Sam Rasoul files paperwork for second term in House of Delegates
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Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) has filed paperwork to run for re-election in Virginia’s Eleventh District in the House of Delegates.
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Randy Forbes: Hometown heroes
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Real heroes don’t wear capes and, although they may play sports, it’s unlikely that you’d find them on a professional court or field. But their super human abilities change lives.
UVA Health System’s Dr. David Weiss named among top orthopedic trauma surgeons in North America
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Orthopedics This Week has named UVA Health System orthopedic surgeon David B. Weiss, MD, among 19 of the best orthopedic trauma surgeons in North America.
Why this Catholic physician supports medical aid in dying
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Inspired by the public advocacy of terminal brain cancer patient Brittany Maynard, lawmakers in Washington, DC, and at least 16 other states – from California to New York – have introduced bills that would authorize the medical option of aid in dying.
Kaine introduces bill to help prevent heroin, prescription drug overdoses
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U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) introduced the Opioid Overdose Reduction Act to protect first responders, health professionals and family members who are educated in administering an opioid overdose prevention drug, such as naloxone (also known as Narcan) in an emergency situation of overdose.
Novant Health, UVA discussing Northern Virginia regional health system
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University of Virginia Health System and Novant Health are in discussions to create a Northern Virginia regional health system.
385K Virginia consumers enrolled in 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage
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In Virginia, 385,154 consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in quality, affordable health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace as of Feb. 22, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Governor McAuliffe announces new dental benefit for low-income pregnant women
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the launch of a new program providing access to dental care for 45,000 low-income pregnant women, an aggressive initiative to improve the health of women and their young children across the Commonwealth.
More study needed to clarify impact of cellulose nanocrystals on human health
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Are cellulose nanocrystals harmful to human health? The answer might depend on the route of exposure, according to a review of the literature by a Virginia Tech scientist, but there have been few studies and many questions remain.
Republican Dan Moxley picks up another Senate endorsement
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Republican State Senate candidate Dan Moxley has been endorsed by renowned property rights advocate Donna Holt in the race for the 24th district nomination.
