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California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a …

WebCalifornia began giving away naloxone kits for free in 2018. State officials say the Naloxone Distribution Project has given out 4.1 million kits, which have reversed a …

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Web“The scientific consensus has shifted due to the overwhelming evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases …

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‘Control Your Care’ New website aims to educate …

WebPORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — There’s a new online tool aimed at helping Virginians take better control of their health care and associated costs by educating …

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Norfolk State, EVMS partner to address healthcare …

WebNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk State University and Eastern Virginia Medical School have teamed up to make some change. “Working together to address …

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Coronavirus in Virginia Interactive Map with Latest …

WebThe Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website provides daily updates on COVID-19 data for Virginia, including daily and total counts of people tested in Virginia, …

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Sentara gets $3.4 million grant to study hypertension in …

WebKeeping hearts healthy and increasing health equity are the two goals of a new research program at Sentara, funded by a $3.4 million grant. “The bottom line is we want …

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West Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care …

WebCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance …

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CDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV …

WebALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are …

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Talk about your poop, local doctor says it could save your …

WebIt is a disease where cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control, according to the CDC. Symptoms include stomach pains, change in bowel habits (ie. …

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CDC: ‘Vampire facials’ at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico …

WebThree women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control …

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Ultra processed foods connected to 30+ health conditions, …

WebThe research also associates these foods with about a 50% increase in the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and about a 50% higher risk of anxiety and …

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How does ‘burnout culture’ affect our bodies, minds

Web“Signs like feeling tired all the time, decreased performance at work, and pulling away from others are big indicators,” Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Chief Medical Advisor, Sleep …

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Va. Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends Tuesday

WebHAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The open enrollment period for Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace for this year ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 15 had been the …

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New mental health care facility set to open in Portsmouth

WebThe Life’s Journey Mental Health Service Agency has offices in Norfolk and Hampton; its first Portsmouth location is due to open Monday, Aug. 14. Inside the fully …

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Community Health Clinic opens in SE Newport News WAVY.com

WebUpdated: May 12, 2022 / 08:31 PM EDT. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A new Community Health Clinic has opened on the southeast side of Newport News. The clinic, …

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What’s going around

WebThe classic sign of strep is a sore throat, but it can present in different ways: fever, stomach pain, nausea/vomiting and sometimes a rash. Adenovirus also comes …

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VBCPS to host Family and Student Wellness Expo

WebVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach City Public Schools is hosting a family and student wellness expo. The event aims to connect families with local …

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10th Annual Health and Wellness Expo

Web2024 Happy New you! 10th Annual Health & Wellness Expo. Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hampton Roads Convention Center on …

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Dozens attend women’s health fair in Newport News WAVY.com

WebThe Women's Health Fair and Forum is set to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News.

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Meningococcal outbreak update, all patients residents of …

WebHAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Department of Health is continuing to respond to the outbreak of the meningococcal disease in eastern Virginia. …

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Sentara has free flu shots at 17 locations on Saturday

WebNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Sentara is offering free flu shots at 17 different clinics across Virginia and northeast North Carolina on Saturday, October 14.

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Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on

WebATLANTA (AP) — Brian Jack sought to make a Sunday debate among Republican candidates for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties to …

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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and …

WebThe incoming rule isn’t a New York City mayor’s first foray into public health policy. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg got artificial trans fat banned from chain …

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Norfolk Health Department offering back-to-school immunizations

WebNORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk Health Department will host several immunization clinics and school entrance physicals for the upcoming 2021-2022 school …

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Sentara acquires Florida not-for-profit health plan WAVY.com

WebUpdated: Jan 13, 2023 / 01:08 PM EST. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Sentara Healthcare shared Thursday that they now own AvMed, Inc., a not-for-profit health plan in Florida. …

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The Latest Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people

WebIsraeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children, Palestinian health officials said. One of …

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Syphilis screening recommended in all 7 Hampton Roads cities

WebAs the number of syphilis cases continues to rise in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is recommending health districts with higher rates offer …

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