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Last week, I had the privilege of joining in a day of national service to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001. With the signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act earlier this year, the anniversary of September 11 is to be recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. I…
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The Surgeon General’s report on the benefits of regular exercise brings together, for the first time, what has been learned about physical activity, and health from decades of research. – People, who are usually inactive, can greatly improve their health and well being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis. – Physical activity…
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Two state lab-confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus have been confirmed in school-aged children in the Greater Augusta area, the Central Shenandoah Health District reported today. Health District Director Dr. Doug Larsen reminds local residents that basic precautions involving hygiene etiquette can prevent the spread of the pandemic swine flu.
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It’s been quite an August. Over the course of the month, I’ve had the privilege of holding 21 town hall meetings throughout the Fifth District – more than any other Member of Congress in the country. In total, nearly 5,000 people participated and the average length of each meeting was three hours. The topic of…
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As I continue visiting every county in the Fifth District throughout the August recess, I continue to get feedback and questions from constituents about health care reform. Specifically, our neighbors want to know how health insurance reform will help rural America. Our rural areas have almost five percent higher uninsured rate than urban areas, and…
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Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds delivered an address today at George Mason University outlining his vision for the future of Virginia and delineating key policy differences between himself and Republican candidate Bob McDonnell.
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Thursday, Aug. 20 – Transcript of radio interview of President Obama with Michael Smerconish – Vice President Biden announces availability of nearly $1.2 billion in grants to help hospitals and doctors use electronic health records
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As I continue visiting every locality in the Fifth District this August to hear my constituents’ feedback about healthcare reform, one of the most common questions I receive is about the public option, the Health Insurance Exchange, and whether or not it all means a “government takeover of healthcare.” I’d like to explain the intended…
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Friday, Aug. 21 – Local News: More Harrisonburg street closings Thursday, Aug. 20 – Local News: Harrisonburg street work delays – Local News: Harrisonburg-Rockingham chamber CEO steps down – Elections ’09: Shannon gets business-group endorsements Wednesday, Aug. 18 – Local News: Waynesboro City Council work session agenda Tuesday, Aug. 18 – State News: Health department…
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A great example of how out of control the right and their monied benefactors in the health-care lobby have gotten came to me late last night in the form of a well-meaning question from a high-school friend on how the health-care reform currently being discussed in Congress would or would not impact vaccinations.
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