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Tag Archives: Health

Augusta Health Mobile Medical Unit ‘more than just a vehicle’ to patient care

One of the major challenges for health care in America is patient access, particularly in rural areas, and Augusta Health has a remedy.

Posted byRebecca BarnabiJune 12, 2025October 27, 2025Posted inLocal NewsTags: Augusta County, Augusta Health, Health, Healthcare

Waynesboro: Battle of the Bands to benefit the Augusta Regional Dental Clinic

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The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic will hold its annual Battle of the Bands benefit concert on June 14 at The Foundry in Waynesboro.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJune 9, 2025October 21, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Augusta County, Health, The Foundry, Waynesboro

Charlottesville child tests positive for measles, likely linked to second case

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A child from the Charlottesville area has been confirmed to have the third case of measles this year in Virginia.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJune 5, 2025August 20, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Charlottesville, Health, Measles, Virginia Department of Health

CBO report: House budget knocks 16 million off health insurance rolls

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A new Congressional Budget Office report tells us that the Big, Beautiful Bill passed by the U.S. House last month would push 16 million Americans off the health insurance rolls.

Posted byChris GrahamJune 5, 2025July 3, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Big Ugly Bill, Congress, Health, Mark Warner, Tim Kaine

Beyond the headlines: Addiction touches everyone; time to get it out in the open

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With the stigma and shame surrounding addiction, not to mention the perceived costs, it often takes a lot for someone to seek out treatment.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJune 4, 2025August 22, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Health, Ketamine, Mental Health, Staunton

MAGA Congressman Ben Cline tries to explain away vote to slash Medicare, Medicaid

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Ben Cline, our Sixth District MAGA congressman, voted last week to slash $1.2 trillion from what our country spends on Medicare and Medicaid, which will cause in the area of 10 million people to lose access to health insurance.

Posted byChris GrahamMay 27, 2025July 3, 2025Posted inLocal News, Politics, VirginiaTags: Ben Cline, Big Ugly Bill, Congress, Health, Local Politics, Medicaid, Medicare

Free STI testing to be offered monthly at pop-up clinics in Lexington, Buena Vista

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The Central Shenandoah Health District will offer STI testing at pop-up clinics in Lexington and Buena Vista beginning on Friday.

Posted byCrystal GrahamMay 26, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Health, Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia Department of Health

Sophie Parson: The health and wellbeing of our neighbors depends on Medicaid

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Every year, the Augusta Regional Dental Clinic provides approximately 5,500 patients with affordable, high-quality dental care.

Posted byLettersMay 18, 2025August 8, 2025Posted inLocal News, PoliticsTags: Ben Cline, Congress, Health, Local Politics, Medicaid

Harrisonburg declares local emergency as water capacity remains an issue

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The City of Harrisonburg has declared a local emergency as its water treatment plant continues to operate at reduced capacity.

Posted byCrystal GrahamMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Harrisonburg, Health

Harrisonburg: Mandatory water conservation notice issued for residents, businesses

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Harrisonburg public utilities customers are under a mandatory water conservation notice as the city works to clear filters of debris.

Posted byCrystal GrahamMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg, Health, Weather

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