Eight specialty crop projects in Virginia awarded USDA grants
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The 2022 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s funds support specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops.
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World Mental Health Day: Breaking down depression, treatment options
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On World Mental Health Day, SonderMind.com takes a look at depression, one of the most common mental health conditions, with more than 17 million U.S. adults experiencing an episode of major depression in a given year.
Malaria outbreak in Latin America: Is there cause for concern in the U.S.?
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Malaria is a serious problem outside of the United States, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted treatments, prevention and funding.
Virginia Community Action Project awarded $1.2 million for pilot diaper program
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The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Virginia Community Action Project (VACAP) with $1.2 million.
Get paid for unwanted Halloween candy? Yes! Operation Shoebox wants your candy for overseas troops
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If you’re looking to beat this statistic, and have excess, unwanted and unopened candy, you can get paid directly for it while also supporting American troops overseas.
The 4th Trimester Project aims to improve health outcomes with CDC grant
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A project led by the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative, which includes VCU Health, aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes throughout the Commonwealth with the support of a $1.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘No other project like it exists in the United States:’ Energy lab coming to Southwest Virginia
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Southwest Virginia will be testing ground for the first-of-its-kind energy technology testbed.
Members of Congress request FDA establish toolkit for stopping spread of COVID-19
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With the rise of Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19, some previous interventions have become less effective in preventing spread of the pandemic.
Bill addresses failure of oil, gas companies to prevent methane leaks
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The Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022 was introduced in the U.S. House last week.
Stink bugs making their way indoors in Mid-Atlantic region
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As the weather gets colder in the Mid-Atlantic region, the brown marmorated stink bug is making its appearance in homes as they ride out the colder months by hiding out in doors, windows, cracks and other small openings.
