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What's being done to help rural Virginia, North Carolina …

WebNORFOLK, Va. — Leslie Small is one of the 10,383 people who call Gates County, North Carolina home. Two years ago she spoke with News 3 about the rural …

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Virginia launches new Marketplace website as open …

WebOn Monday, open enrollment officially started online. One local leader is spreading the word about Virginia's Insurance Marketplace replacing Healthcare.gov for …

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How to preregister for COVID-19 vaccine for Norfolk …

WebIf you arrive early, you are asked to please remain in your car. If you have general COVID-19 vaccine questions, call the Norfolk COVID hotline at 757-683-2745. If …

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Hampton Roads, Northeast North Carolina News, Health

WebNews 3 brings you breaking and developing news, weather, traffic, politics and sports coverage from the Hampton Roads, Northeast North Carolina area on WTKR-TV and …

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Nansemond Tribe opening health clinic in Portsmouth

WebClinic is first of several the tribe plans to open in Hampton Roads. PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Construction was in full-force Monday inside the Nansemond …

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Transgender woman opens Portsmouth health clinic to …

WebETSI is short for "Ending Transmission of Sexual Infections". As a transgender woman, she says it is important to offer services such as HIV and STI testing, as well as …

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New program at Norfolk State University aims to improve …

WebDr. Marie St. Rose is the Director of Allied Health Programs at NSU. “We want a public health workforce with diversity representation, and Norfolk State University …

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Hampton psychologist reflects on disparities in mental …

WebTo help address the disparities, Dr. Norwood is hosting her second annual “Exhale Summit” in Newport News, Mar. 1-3. She said the event was “created by women …

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Local teens get hands-on opportunity to learn about …

WebThe EVMS Health Sciences Academy is a two-week camp, offering teenagers hands-on lessons about various specialties in the medical field. "They think being a …

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Psychiatric emergency department to open in Hampton

WebThe cost of the facility totaled more than $14 million. The City of Newport News contributed $3 million in ARPA grant money towards capital expansion of mental …

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Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute's upcoming Men's …

WebTiffany Velez Rodgers and Lourdes Hernandez discuss the Institute's innovative cancer treatment strategy, the importance of men's health awareness, and …

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Suffolk free clinic opens new dental suite to serve more patients

WebSUFFOLK, Va. - A ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday at Western Tidewater Free Clinic to celebrate the expansion of their dental clinic, giving more people in need …

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New cancer center culmination of effort to reduce cancer mortality …

WebBefore Outer Banks Health launched its effort to provide cancer treatment on the Outer Banks, patients had to drive long distances for care. Dr. Charles Shelton, a …

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Virginia Beach’s Housing Resource Center, health center now open

WebHours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 to 11 a.m. All other …

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2024 health checklist: Taking care of yourself in the new year

WebMake 2024 the year to take care of yourself. It’s important not only for you, but for the people who love you. Begin checking off important screenings for your health and …

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Hampton Roads hospitals, VDH say COVID & flu cases are down

Weband last updated 8:18 PM, Jan 30, 2024. HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — After a spike in COVID and flu cases around the holidays, the Virginia Department of Health is …

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Virginia Beach Fishing Pier has grand reopening after closing for 3 …

WebFishing Pier officially reopens. Now, three months later, the community is able to enjoy the Oceanfront staple again. Earlier this week, the pier fully reopened to …

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One year after implementation of Brandon Act, how is it working

WebThe Casertas have led a years-long push for service members to get more access to mental health treatment. "It just needs to go further," said Patrick Caserta. "It …

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Longtime free healthcare clinic in Virginia Beach established to …

WebVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - What started out as a two-room free health clinic at the Oceanfront, created in 1986 by two physicians to help the working poor, is closing. …

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Go Red for Women as part of American Heart Month

WebOne condition that is quite common and impacts more than 3 million women a year is pre-eclampsia. It can become very serious. Dr. Petra Lynch, a cardiologist with …

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Over-the-counter birth control pill to hit shelves in Hampton Roads

WebNORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. has roughly 3 million unintended pregnancies every year, according to the National Institute of Health. That's why folks are keeping an …

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Kurt Williams gives glimpse behind the curtain with prostate …

WebResearchers say there are a number of possible reasons, including a genetic component and diet. Watch previous coverage: Early Detection: News 3's Kurt Williams …

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When it comes to mental health, Chesapeake 5k shows 'gnome …

WebCHESAPEAKE, Va. - More than 130 runners and walkers gathered at Chesapeake's Oak Grove Lake Park on Sunday morning in support of children battling …

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