Health & Medicine

Universities on the Front Lines for Coronavirus

By • Mar 10, 2020
CDC

When it comes to COVID-19, college campuses are on the front lines of what could be an epidemic in this country.  Sandy Hausman reports on why – and what they’re doing to prepare.

Virginia Tracing Contacts for 5 Cases of Coronavirus

By • Mar 10, 2020
Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Public Health officials say five people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in the state.

Virginia Health Officials: No Evidence COVID-19 is Spreading in the Community

By • Mar 8, 2020
Virginia Department of Health

Update:  The Virginia Department of Health reported a third presumptive case of COVID-19 Monday.

Officials say the person is a resident of Arlington County in their 60's and developed symptoms after returning from international travel.

General Assembly Approves Insulin CoPay Cap

By • Mar 6, 2020
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Lawmakers have approved a bill to put a cap on how much people will have to pay for insulin.

Study Shows Hefty Economic Impact from Carilion Clinic, CEO Says More to Come

By • Jan 29, 2020

Carilion Clinic is now the largest private employer west of Richmond.  And a new study shows the health care provider’s economic impact in the whole state is large.

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