The initiative, called Boost, pays for the thousands of hours of supervised clinical training that therapists must complete to become fully licensed.
Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is healthcare reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
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Republican incumbent Holliday and party-mate Taylor elected to Salem council based on unofficial results
It was a five-way race for two seats.
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Free weekend healthcare clinic to set up in Pearisburg
Patients do not need health insurance or identification to receive medical, dental and vision care.
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Virginia nursing homes rank near the bottom nationally for staffing, study finds
The state is last when it comes to certified nursing assistants, who play a critical role in helping residents maintain independence.
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Carilion breaks ground on free-standing emergency department and specialty-care facility in Daleville
The 40,000-square-foot project will bring expanded healthcare services to a growing part of Botetourt County.
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Open enrollment for Marketplace insurance starts Nov. 1. Some customers may be eligible for state-funded discounts this year
The subsidies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. While funding is expected to help about 200,000 Virginians, there is no guarantee it will cover everyone who qualifies, experts said.
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State health officials urge Virginians to get flu shots as some states show early surge of infections
About 10% of residents have received a flu shot so far this year.
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Southwest and Southside health organizations get nearly $4 million in federal grants to boost technology and cybersecurity
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program was intended to bolster healthcare access in rural areas. It was created under HR 1, the federal spending legislation that also included cuts to Medicaid and other health funding.
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As rural maternity care shrinks, a nonprofit highlights midwives’ role in Southwest Virginia
The new grant-funded campaign aims to address misconceptions about midwifery and promote the model as one way to expand access to healthcare.
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Panda Express donations fund new therapy equipment at Carilion Children’s
The restaurant chain has pledged an additional $500,000 over eight years to support the pediatric therapy gym at Carilion.
