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Biden: Nearly 3M get health coverage during COVID-19 sign-up

WEBNearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for subsidized health insurance coverage made more affordable by the COVID …

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39,000 senior lives saved by COVID vaccines, government says

WEBAccording to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report published Tuesday, vaccinations were linked to a reduction of about 39,000 deaths in …

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White House to encourage COVID boosters, flu shot this fall

WEBShots of the updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters, specifically designed by Pfizer and Moderna to respond to the omicron strain, could start within days.

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US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides

WEBThe vaccination drive against COVID-19 in the U.S. is grinding to a halt, and lagging demand is especially stark in conservative corners of the country where many …

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Virginia’s healthcare workers start receiving vaccinations

WEBHealthcare workers in Virginia started receiving the state’s first doses of a coronavirus vaccine.

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Number of COVID patients in US hospitals reaches record low

WEBNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed break …

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‘I’m relieved’: Vaccination efforts continue at Va. long-term care

WEBOn Wednesday, roughly 90% of the residents at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Henrico received the Pfizer vaccine. In total, approximately 200 …

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Hospital Association: Plenty of ER beds still available in fight

WEBOver the past few weeks, some area hospitals have gone into what they call “Diversion Status,” which means emergency rooms aren’t taking any more patients.

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Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic

WEBA new study ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers.

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RHHD expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility, simplify interest form

WEBPublished: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM PDT. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) have expanded their monkeypox vaccine eligibility by …

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Biden’s strategy to end hunger in US includes more benefits

WEBBiden is hosting a conference this week on hunger, nutrition and health, the first by the White House since 1969.

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Study: 33 Virginia communities among healthiest places to live in …

WEBThere were 33 Virginia communities that made the list.

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Biden administration urges states to slow down on dropping

WEBFILE - Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra speaks during a meeting with a task force on reproductive health care access in the Roosevelt Room …

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Report: US spends most on health care but has worst health …

WEBA new report finds the U.S. spends the most on health care but has the worst health outcomes among high-income countries.

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Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases

WEBA new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people.

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Screened patients take part in first COVID-19 pop-up testing in …

WEBPop-up testing for the coronavirus (COVID-19) was underway in Henrico as of Wednesday.

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Climate change leading to more childhood obesity with less …

WEBClimate change has been a topic of discussion over the years, and a doctor says higher temperatures could be affecting our children’s health.

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VDH: 1st person at continuing care facility hospitalized for

WEBA male resident at Westminster Canterbury Richmond has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Nurse uses empty COVID-19 vaccine vials to create chandelier with

WEBAn enterprising and artistic Boulder County public health worker created a beautiful chandelier out of used Moderna vaccine bottles.

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The Fourth Trimester: Optimizing Postpartum Care What New …

WEBBy: Sarah Peterson, MD As a practicing obstetrician and brand new first-time mommy, the importance of comprehensive postpartum care could not seem more …

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US inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

WEBSome economists expect the central bank to suspend its streak of interest rate hikes when it meets next week.

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Woman says Fort Lee continues to refuse financial help after …

WEBFort Lee pointed to a law that allows it to deny services to sexual assault victims who are civilians.

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