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Emory and Henry College has received a grant to launch an academic program to help prepare high school students for careers in health care. The program is one of several state “Lab Schools” that are in the works across Virginia, through the Department of Education.
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One budget amendment was a prohibition on using state funds for abortion services that would not apply in situations required by federal law.
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Virginia rolled out six new mental and behavioral health services for Medicaid members Wednesday, alongside a program that seeks to avoid involving law enforcement in mental health crises.
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Virginia's Medicaid program cost hundreds of millions of dollars less than usual due to effects from the pandemic. While the unusual causes for that created issues for the state's budget planners, their forecasts indicate funding and budgeting will go back to normal.
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American Rescue Plan Funding that was supposed to address retention and recruitment at the state hospitals that treat Virginians with mental illnesses has not helped recruit new staff at the hospital serving children and adolescents.
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In their first three years of employment, a recent study found half of all nurses leaving their jobs – often because they’re burned out. It’s a difficult…
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As Congress approaches the end of the year, the Democratic House majority is introducing a flurry of new legislation — including reforms to health…
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Virginia government officials are on the road this fall, listening to the concerns of women across Virginia about delivering babies. It’s an effort aimed…
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Democrats are divided about how much of America’s health insurance should be run by the government. That’s leaving some industry groups worried about the…
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Southwest Virginia’s largest hospital is about to get even bigger. Carilion Clinic announced a major expansion Wednesday."We actually operate, and have…