Dentists warn that a $2,000 annual limit would halt treatment plans and worsen access to care in a region already short on providers.
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The Pulse: Study warns HIV infections could surge if Ryan White Funding lapses; mobile food pantries gear up for spring
Catch up on the week’s health news.
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The Pulse: UVa research highlights importance of mRNA vaccine work, Virginia joins multistate health coalition
Catch up on the week’s health news.
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VDH investigates potential measles exposure in Lynchburg
The exposure occurred Monday at the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital emergency department.
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Centra announces April closure of Bedford Hospice House
The house has served 274 patients since 2017. The board of its nonprofit fundraising arm hopes that another provider will consider a partnership that would allow services to continue in the future.
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The Pulse: Virginia expands maternal mental health and cervical cancer screening efforts
New initiatives aim to improve access to women’s health services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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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.