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Access a big component in community health care needs

One trend noted in the 2019 report marks a statistically significant increase since 2016 in food insecurity. "Overall, 21.8% of community residents are … See more

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COVID-19 vaccine in Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro.

WEBMore:Nursing home residents, staff take COVID-19 vaccine in Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro What's new? 65 and older, 16-64 years old with …

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Medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia, Shenandoah Valley

WEBThis means the location for the main processing facility and its additional five dispensaries can be anywhere in Health Service Area 1, which includes Bath, Buena …

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Pfizer COVID booster shots: Central Shenandoah Health vaccine …

WEBCSHD has scheduled an upcoming clinic at the James Madison University Convocation Center on Sept. 30 from noon to 6 p.m. to provide Pfizer booster shots in …

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Access to health care in rural Virginia to be studied by state …

WEB1:22. A new committee in the House of Delegates will focus on access to health care in rural Virginia, House Speaker Don Scott announced Thursday. "For the …

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Looking back 25 years at Augusta Health Virginia hospital

WEB0:04. 1:24. FISHERSVILLE – It was just by good luck that Dr. Margaret Flather got to deliver the first baby at Augusta Health. Now a robotics surgeon in the …

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Holistic wellness space and massage therapy opens in downtown …

WEBThey are even considering offering an occasional wellness market. In addition to their Facebook page, information is available on Mountain Massage Wellness …

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Flu and COVID vaccines available at Augusta Health primary and …

WEBAugusta Health offers influenza and the 2023-2024 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at its primary and urgent care locations. People can walk-in without an …

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Cardiovascular disease leading cause of death: Augusta Health

WEBHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the Valley. Augusta Health wants to change that. FISHERSVILLE — Augusta Health celebrated an expansion of …

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Remote Area Medical free 2-day clinic in Fishersville

WEBFISHERSVILLE – Remote Area Medical — RAM — a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need …

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Crisis receiving center could take load off area's only hospital ED

WEBThe Virginia state budget recently passed incudes $58 million to establish crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units. A CRC is a 23-hour intervention and …

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Celebrating Augusta Health providers

WEBOutstanding clinical care. Kristin Turza, MD (Augusta Health Surgery) Margaret Spory, PA (Augusta Health Hospitalist) Exceptional bedside manner. …

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2023-2024 COVID vaccine in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

WEBSTAUNTON — The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is now offering the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine for all members of the community six months …

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Waynesboro-Augusta Health Department opens in Waynesboro

WEBDue to demand, as of Oct. 17 appointments are booked through late November. The health department is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information or to make …

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Sentara Healthcare to support uninsured, Medicaid population in …

WEB0:04. 1:26. NORFOLK – On Friday, Sentara Healthcare announced the impending launch of a new, innovative model of care focusing on uninsured and …

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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority opens applications for medical

WEB1:26. Richmond — The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is accepting applications for a permit to operate a pharmaceutical processor in Health …

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Swimming in Shenandoah Valley discouraged due to high bacteria …

WEBThe Commonwealth no longer has a beach warning value for freshwater areas like the Shenandoah River and issues no warnings when fecal bacteria levels are …

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Sheriff's Office confirms incident at Fishersville hospital

WEBFISHERSVILLE - Augusta Health was put on a lockdown Tuesday night after a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital. Details were not immediately available and …

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Abortion access is top of mind for federal lawmakers in Richmond, …

WEBAbortion access critical in Virginia elections. The Senator from Virginia made his remarks in an interview following a panel discussion that he moderated at the Black …

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Affidavit: Augusta County suspect in child abuse case changed story

WEBSTAUNTON — In March, the Augusta County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a Mount Sidney man who is accused of physically abusing his 2-month-old …

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During 2023, syphilis cases have increased 22% in Virginia

WEBTo date in 2023, syphilis case reports are 22% higher than for the equivalent period in 2022, said VDH. In the north and northwest health regions, data shows 48 …

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