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Youngkin’s vetoing of drug affordability bill sparks criticism
Read full article: Youngkin’s vetoing of drug affordability bill sparks criticismA bipartisan bill aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable in Virginia was vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin for the second consecutive year. The legislation sought to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to help regulate medication costs.
Working to improve birth outcomes for local mothers, new maternal health hub opens in Roanoke
Read full article: Working to improve birth outcomes for local mothers, new maternal health hub opens in RoanokeThe Roanoke Health Hub will serve as a centralized resource for pregnant and postpartum individuals, offering critical services such as perinatal care coordination, doula and lactation support, mental health social support services, peer support groups, crisis diaper bank programming, and strong partnerships/connections to essential community-based resources. The hub is designed to bridge the gap in maternal health disparities by ensuring that all families—especially those facing systemic barriers—have access to high-quality, community-centered care.
Salem first ‘Stroke Smart City’ west of Richmond, works to educate public
Read full article: Salem first ‘Stroke Smart City’ west of Richmond, works to educate publicLewisGale Medical Center and City of Salem leadership kicked off their Stroke Smart Salem partnership with a community activation day on Tuesday. Hospital leaders and community officials, including Salem Mayor Renee Turk and members of city council, canvassed businesses on Main Street to spread awareness about stroke education.
Poultry and livestock farmers most at risk for bird flu, UVA expert suspects unreported cases
Read full article: Poultry and livestock farmers most at risk for bird flu, UVA expert suspects unreported casesAn infectious disease expert from the University of Virginia outlined how likely it is that you could get bird flu. Dr. Patrick Jackson said due to lack of surveillance, it's possible more cases have gone undetected, even in Virginia. He said those most at risk are in the agriculture industry and often lack access to healthcare or testing.