Virginia lawmakers to CDC: Restart bird flu reports now
As deadly strain infects livestock and humans, members of Congress push for urgent transparency and stronger public health measures
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Thousands of Virginians are navigating the loss of job-based health care following massive layoffs from the federal government. Enroll Virginia is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that wants to help those who need to enroll in a new health care plan. Director Deepak Madala says they’ve seen a sharp spike
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Bill to combat denials of physical and behavioral health coverage sent to Virginia governor
Lawmakers passed a bill aimed to provide more clarity to health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders. Del. Mark Sickles, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 2738. The bill defines the term “generally accepted standards of care” for physical and behavioral health conditions. Insurance providers will have to use
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Bill to educate Virginia women about menstrual disorders passes unanimously
Virginia lawmakers unanimously passed a bill to educate and inform the public about menstrual disorders. House Bill 1918, introduced by Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling, D-Henrico, establishes a women's menstrual health program that will direct the Virginia Department of Health to educate and train hospital staff and health care
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Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate
With fentanyl deaths on the rise, Virginia legislators are divided over how — and when — schools should inform parents of student overdoses
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