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Health officials urge public to vaccinate ahead of respiratory season

WebLess than 20% of Virginians are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Virginia Department of Health. This number is a large decrease from the 74% of …

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Community health assessment shows obesity, heart disease …

WebLockwood said one of the first questions of the survey asks about self-reported health status. Survey respondents who rated their health as very good were 35.8 percent and …

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Waynesboro Health Department opens location on Lew DeWitt …

WebThe health department is now at 540 Lew DeWitt Boulevard, Suite 5 in Waynesboro. The department is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …

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Health care subsidies for 286,000 Virginians in the balance

WebNearly four years ago, then-Gov. Bob McDonnell and the General Assembly balked at creating a state health benefits exchange to carry out federal health care …

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Parents, children ages 5-11 pack Augusta Health Fitness Center for

WebAugusta Health will have another COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5-11 from 3-7 p.m. today and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 13.

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As COVID-19 cases surge in Valley, Augusta Health postpones …

WebTo slow the spread of COVID-19, Augusta Health is asking community members to vaccinate, wear masks regardless of vaccination status, avoid large crowds …

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US community health centers are safety net under stress

WebFederally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans, most of them low-income and many underinsured. The health centers are under stress as they …

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Central Shenandoah Health District holding area vaccine clinics for

WebOver the next several weeks, the Central Shenandoah Health District will hold in-school vaccine clinics for rising seventh and 12th-grade students in the …

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Augusta Health Mobile Clinic stops by Waynesboro to help …

Web“Addressing health equity in the community nationally — not only locally — has really come into the highlight in COVID and since COVID,” said Isaac Izzillo, Augusta Health’s …

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New Augusta Health Breast Center honors community servant

WebAugusta Health celebrated Tuesday the naming of the new breast center at the hospital’s outpatient pavilion. The center is known as the Mary Louise Fisher Breast …

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Augusta Health revamps mission wording to reflect greater …

WebThe hospital’s new mobile health clinics started late in 2022 and are part of the overarching goal of serving all communities. Isaac Izzillo, the director of the mobile primary care …

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Augusta Health to start new urology department

WebAugusta Health is adding a urology department and will begin seeing patients on Aug. 1. The hospital said Dr. Brian Stisser will staff the new department at 70 Medical …

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AI chatbots for mental health come under scrutiny

WebAI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they work. Microsoft investigated reports that its AI chatbot, Copilot, produced potentially …

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Augusta Health says masking will now be optional

WebAugusta Health said along with vaccinations, masks will continue to be a tool for keeping the community healthy. In addition, wearing a mask helps protect others who may be …

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What is health equity

WebThese days, her preferred definition comes from a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report that she helped write: "Health equity means that everyone has a fair …

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Waynesboro-Augusta Health Department to close for relocation

WebAll clients and patients who could be impacted by the transition were notified earlier in July. Those with questions may contact the Staunton-Augusta Health …

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Augusta Health using robotic technology for knee replacement

WebFISHERSVILLE — Augusta Health has expanded the hospital’s robotic-assisted capabilities to include total knee replacement. The hospital’s efforts with robotic knee replacements …

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Augusta Health Outpatient …

WebAugusta Health's 60,000 square-feet pavilion will feature an imaging center, breast health center and a multi-specialty surgery center.

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As deadline looms, Augusta Health, Anthem still at impasse

WebBy BOB STUART | (540) 932-3562. Dec 7, 2017. FISHERSVILLE — Augusta Health administrators said Thursday that the hospital and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield …

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Waynesboro public health nurse retires after more than 40 years

WebWith a total of 43 years between the Augusta, Staunton and Waynesboro Health Departments, Pam Coleman quickly became an infamous advocate for women in …

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Augusta Health officially celebrates uniquely-designed outpatient …

WebAugusta Health officially celebrated the completion of its advanced outpatient pavilion Tuesday afternoon. Skip to main content Skip to main content. Register for more free …

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Augusta Health welcomes the first baby of 2024

WebAugusta Health’s first baby of 2024, Hazel Jane Cruse, arrived at 2:42 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | …

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