SNAP Work Rules: New SNAP requirements start today, tightening eligibility for many able-bodied adults (18–65) and expanding work-program expectations for parents with children age 14+—a shift critics warn could worsen food insecurity in Virginia. Public Health & Weight Care: The American Heart Association highlights that regular physical activity improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, and fitness for adults with overweight or obesity, even without weight loss, urging exercise as a core part of obesity treatment. Maternal Mental Health: Virginia Department of Health launches “Beyond the Blues,” a campaign aimed at supporting maternal mental health. Sepsis Awareness: A report on pneumonia and sepsis risk underscores how fast infections can turn deadly and why early recognition matters. I-95 Crash Aftermath: After a deadly Stafford County I-95 bus crash, 16 people were discharged and three remain in trauma care; five died and dozens were injured. Law Enforcement Safety: A Carroll County deputy was killed during a welfare check shooting; a suspect was later captured in North Carolina. Local Animal Health Oversight: Danville Area Humane Society was fined $500 by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy over record-keeping deficiencies tied to euthanasia documentation. Virginia Tech & Health Innovation: Virginia health systems continue supporting clinician-led innovation, connecting practitioners with commercialization resources for medical devices and diagnostics.