A team of researchers will lead the largest population study of its kind aimed at…
Category: Health
Drug Take Back Day planned in Virginia
By Maria- Paula Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching on Saturday,…
Pregnant individuals experiencing depression will have access to mindfulness activities through study
A new clinical trial at Virginia Commonwealth University aims to study the impact of mindfulness…
Newport News Launches “On the Safe Side” Sleep Campaign
Too often, the tranquil scene of a sleeping baby can turn tragic. According to the…
At her father’s side: Public health expert finds herself
facing real life crisis
Thometta Cozart, a professional advocate for health equity, got a strong dose of reality when…
Federal funding could provide immediate relief to Virginia’s state-run mental hospitals
Northam’s latest proposal a ‘down payment’ to address pressing challengesBY: KATE MASTERS With Virginia’s state-run…
Virginia will expand mental health coverage under Medicaid
BY: KATE MASTERS Eastern State Hospital in James City County (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health…
Do not wait until cancer strikes to change your lifestyle.
By MARIA-PAULADiana C. Awuor’s diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer in November 2020 shocked her…
Medicaid expands to cover full dental services, prenatal services
Effective today (July 1, 2021), Virginia has expanded Medicaid to cover dental benefits for all…
Colorectal Cancer: Screening Age Lowered to 45
By Maria-Paula The latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is a significant…
