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birds

Avian influenza, bird flu present on Eastern Shore, eastern half of state

January 30, 2025

child with flu fever

Augusta Health: With flu cases on the rise, advice on when, where to seek treatment

January 29, 2025

hybrid fire ants

Aggressive hybrid fire ants expand home territory, infiltrating Southwest Virginia

January 29, 2025

no smoking sign

Virginia receives failing grades for efforts to prevent, reduce tobacco use

January 29, 2025

fire truck jacket helmet

Legislation would expand benefits to first responders with service-related cancers

Rebecca Barnabi

January 28, 2025

child with fever

Virginia Department of Health reports two children dead from flu

January 27, 2025

backyard chickens

Bird flu reported in Virginia, egg prices up due to HPAI in flocks nationwide

January 21, 2025

developmental disability Down syndrome art class

Virginia making strides in disabilities arena, but more work needs to be done

January 20, 2025

opioid oxycodone prescription pharmacy drug

Complaint: Walgreens fueled opioid crisis, ignored red flags, filled unlawful prescriptions

January 19, 2025

prescription drug bottle

Republicans cite insurance profits as excuse to fight effort to rein in prescription drug prices

January 17, 2025

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