Bob Topper: Putin’s war will not be on the ballot, but democracy will be
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Putin’s war with Ukraine has shocked the world and laid bare the evil callousness of dictatorial rule.
Search Results for opioid crisis
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Bipartisan bill seeks to reauthorize substance use disorder programs
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The CDC estimates that between October 2020 and October 2021, nearly 106,000 Americans died by overdose, setting a record for such deaths in a single year.
Warner, colleagues call for extension of expanded telehealth services
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner is joining a group of lawmakers in calling for the extension of expanded coverage of telehealth services to be included in must-pass legislation in February.
The class at Virginia Tech that fights for Appalachia
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If you live near Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus, chances are good you live in Appalachia, the storied cultural region that meanders through 13 states, from Mississippi to New York.
Connection 2 Care project gets supplies to those in need in Roanoke Valley
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Parts of Roanoke and its surrounding communities in Southwest Virginia have been addressing the needs of people with substance use disorder in recent years.
Morgan Griffith: A healthcare agenda for the future
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For most Americans, healthcare ranks among the top public policy issues. Its cost, accessibility, and quality have a direct and tangible impact on a person’s well-being.
Spanberger bill addresses drug overdose epidemic
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Virginia reported a record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020 — including a 47 percent increase in the number of opioid-related deaths from 2019 to 2020.
Morgan Griffith: Biden’s first 100 days
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President Biden recently marked his first 100 days in office. This column will highlight the parts of his record during that time that demand accountability.
Warner pushes for release of telehealth guidance to expand access to medical treatment
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is urging the Biden administration to finalize regulations long-delayed by prior administrations allowing doctors to prescribe controlled substances through telehealth.
Spanberger, Kustoff reintroduce CAST Act to crack down on narcotics traffickers
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Drug traffickers are turning to counterfeit drug manufacturing as a strategy to profit from opioid abuse and addiction.
