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senior citizen smelling flowers in garden
Environment, Health, Virginia

Watch out for ticks: Exposure to tick bites in Virginia heating up as weather gets warmer

covid-19
Health, U.S.

New COVID-19 variant surpasses others in U.S., but is not a concern

Health, Local

Staunton and Hampton natives awarded laboratory scholarships at Augusta Health

Health, Local

Family cancer fund donates $19K to Sentara for a total of $75K in five years

ginseng
Health, U.S.

Permits available Aug. 28 to harvest ginseng in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest

healthcare
Health, Local

UVA Health researchers’ discovery could help treat, prevent coronary artery disease

tajh boyd
Health, Sports

Medical examiner: Death of Liberty football freshman Tajh Boyd ruled a suicide

summer pool
Health, Virginia

All about that zen: Alexandria ranks No. 3 for U.S. cities that have obtained tranquility

shower water
Health, Local

Staunton awarded nearly $6M for Gardner Springs Pump Station project

child vaccine
Health, Local

UVA Pediatrics welcomes doctor with specialty in care of children with bone disorders

fermilab
Health, Local

JMU physicist, students team up with UVA for role in second groundbreaking discovery

Health, Local

Newsweek recognizes UVA Health as No. 1 cancer hospital in Virginia

healthcare
Health, Virginia

VCU Health’s transplant center offers less invasive robotic liver procurement procedure

Artificial intelligence
Health, Politics, U.S.

Warner: Google can boost transparency, protect patient privacy with AI health care

algae bloom in lake
Environment, Health, Virginia

Harmful algae bloom advisory lifted for some sections of Lake Anna

cows farm
Health, Local

Tick in Virginia targeting cow herds; state vet warns it ‘could be threat’ to humans

mental health high school
Health, Op/Eds, Sports

Implementing mental health, drug prevention initiatives among high school student-athletes

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Health, Local

UVA psychiatrist discusses pill under review for treatment of post-partum depression

telehealth
Health, Politics, U.S.

DEA considers registration to continue telehealth for patients prescribed controlled substances

guns congress
Health, Politics, U.S.

A public health crisis: Lawmakers want scheduled votes for gun violence prevention legislation

Health, Virginia

VCU Health, U.S. Navy partnership will enhance trauma care on battlefield, at home

teen girl with face in hands
Health, Schools, U.S.

Not just new clothes and supplies; mental health treatment also on back-to-school list

woman cooling off in extreme heat
Health, Local

Blue Ridge Health District: Where to go to cool off in the extreme heat

mental health support
Health, Local

Harrisonburg on track to better address mental, behavioral health with ARPA fund distribution

telehealth
Health, Local

Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia awarded $11M to expand health care access

mental health
Health, Op/Eds, Politics

Mental health round-ups: The next phase of the government’s war on thought crimes

tracie steger skipper in downtown Staunton
Economy, Health, Local

Staunton entrepreneur finds her voice, overcomes mental health challenges

Health, Local

Great heart: UVA Health makes national list again with cardiology center

project grows mobile farmers market
Health, Local

Project GROWS expands mobile farmers market, a space for ‘belonging, health, joy’

Artificial intelligence
Health, U.S.

AI: Is it good or bad for the wellbeing of humans, mental health?

nurse doctor medical health
Health, Local

New mission statement for Augusta Health reflects inclusivity in the community