
Virginia marking Emergency Medical Services Week
Over the last year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an immeasurable strain on everyone, especially Virginia’s emergency medical services providers.

Over the last year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an immeasurable strain on everyone, especially Virginia’s emergency medical services providers.

A dozen Virginia hospitals have earned places on Healthgrades’ 2021 list of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, and another 16 Virginia hospitals have been named 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award winners by Healthgrades.

The USDA Farm Service Agency announced Monday a policy change that makes food fish and other aquatic species eligible for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program.

Virginia Tech officials are placing a renewed emphasis on efforts to encourage students, faculty, and staff members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of their ongoing preparations for a fully in-person fall semester.

Gov. Ralph Northam today reminded Virginians about the It’s Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action taking place Tuesday.

NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC endorsed State Sen. Jennifer McClellan to become the next governor of Virginia in a Monday event at the Virginia Women’s Monument in Richmond.

Jason Aldean will launch his Back in the Saddle Tour 2021 on Aug. 5 in Virginia Beach, and the tour includes stops at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow (Oct. 16) and the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville (Oct. 21).

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $10,575,962 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund projects at seven airports across the Commonwealth.

The hero on senior day at Virginia fittingly was senior Christian Hlinka, who doubled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth of a 5-4 comeback win over Wake Forest.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,037,043 in federal funding through the Corporation for National and Community Service to support seven AmeriCorps VISTA projects across Virginia.
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