Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.
Emily Schabacker
Emily Schabacker is health care reporter for Cardinal News. She can be reached at emily@cardinalnews.org or 406-690-0456.
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Budget amendments would direct millions to Virginia free clinics as demand for their services surges
Free clinics have reported a significant increase in demand over the last few years. Two legislators are proposing that the state provide more funding.
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The Pulse: Dental clinic expansion, transplant support and virus research
Community fundraising boosts dental access, a new nonprofit backs transplant patients and Virginia Tech studies emerging mosquito-borne threats.
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Future of program that helps low-income Virginians with HIV remains unclear
Cuts to the program stem from billing errors and problems within the Health Department’s rebate claims process.
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The Pulse: Lawmakers look at maternal health gaps as rural services shrink
Bills before the General Assembly would expand access to midwives and test remote monitoring for some women with high-risk pregnancies. A bill that would require insurers to cover doula care was killed.
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The Pulse: General Assembly takes up bills focused on medication affordability, pricing transparency
Bills that would mandate more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers and create a Prescription Drug Affordability board are making their way through the General Assembly. A bill that would have created a grant program to help local pharmacies died in subcommittee.
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$20 million scholarship endowment marks a milestone for Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
The funding will support students with financial need, with priority given to Virginians.
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State funding cuts to HIV programs leave Southwest and Southside with gaps in care
The region’s only provider of wraparound care through the Ryan White program closed two offices and laid off staff after losing state funding. Now 600 clients are served by three case managers.
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State health commissioner offers safety tips for winter storm
Dr. Cameron Webb warned of possible power outages and urged residents to charge devices, refill prescriptions and check on neighbors and loved ones.
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New mental health program meets kids where they are: at school
Nurture Now is available to Appomattox County students from preschool through high school.