Northam designates Sept. 16–22 as Forensic Science and Medicine Week
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Governor Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 16–22 as Forensic Science and Medicine Week in Virginia.
Search Results for opioid crisis
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Griffith applauds $250,000 in grants to drug-free communities
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The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has announced $250,000 in grants to two local drug prevention coalitions in the Ninth District through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
averhealth to expand headquarters in Henrico County
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averhealth, a health care company with nationwide substance use disorder treatment centers, will invest $325,000 to expand its headquarters in Henrico County.
Free screening of ‘Chasing the Dragon’ on July 24: Panel discussion on addiction to follow
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The Greater Augusta Wellness partnership is inviting the public to attend a free screening of the film “Chasing the Dragon” on Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Bridge Christian Church, 1275 Goose Creek Road in Fishersville.
Warner, Kaine announce $9 million in AmeriCorps funding for Virginia
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that Virginia has received $9,807,162 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Northam announces $50 million in criminal justice grants
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Governor Ralph Northam announced that $50 million in funds administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services were awarded to localities, state agencies, and non-profit organizations to benefit Virginia’s criminal justice system.
Northam announces recipients of 2018 Governor’s Awards for Public Service
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Governor Ralph Northam has announced the recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Public Service Awards during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion. The awards honor state employees in seven categories who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
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In 2016, Ohio corn and soybean farmer Roger Winemiller lost two of his three children to drugs. Roger is not alone. Last year, over 64,000 Americans died from a drug overdose.
Kaine, Young, Jones introduce bill to ensure addiction recovery programs include job training
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U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), and Doug Jones (D-AL), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Jobs Plus Recovery Act to incorporate job training into drug addiction recovery programs.
Sen. Warner reacts to Senate confirmation of ARC co-chair
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Tim Thomas, President Trump’s nominee to be the Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
