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Virginia’s New Styrofoam Ban Starts Tuesday—Here’s What To Know
Daily Voice
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June 30, 2025
Starting Tuesday, July 1, food vendors with 20 or more locations in Virginia must stop using expanded polystyrene (EPS) containers, the result of legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021. Commonly known as Styrofoam, EPS is now...
Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven
The Advocate
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June 30, 2025
Richmond, VA, June 2025 Christopher Wiggins for The Advocate It was the end of May, with WorldPride reaching its peak in Washington, D.C., the following weekend. But about two and a half hours south, Richmond was already showcasing its LGBTQ+...
Understanding the Role of the Pharmacist in Clinical Oncology: Jody Agena, PharmD, MBA
The American Journal of Managed Care
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June 30, 2025
The pharmacists plays an important role when it comes to managing adverse effects, providing counseling, and bringing new protocols and initiatives to community oncology, says Jody Agena, PharmD, MBA, director of pharamcy operations, Virginia...
Free school entry physicals offered by FCCPS in collaboration with local health organizations
North Fairfax News - Virginia
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June 30, 2025
Peter Noonan, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools | Falls Church City Public SchoolsPeter Noonan, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools | Falls Church City Public Schools All students entering public school in Virginia for the first time must undergo a...
Kaine targets GOP budget bill with amendments to blunt its impact on Virginians
WWBT - Virginia
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June 30, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., filed a series of amendments Monday to the Republican-led budget package moving through Congress, arguing the legislation would slash essential services and disproportionately benefit...
Metro East native cycling across the country for Alzheimer’s disease
KMOV - Missouri
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June 30, 2025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Metro East native is on a cross-country journey for a good cause. Dalton Buhs is part of a team of fraternity brothers cycling across the country to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. The journey...
Virginia Aylsworth
Ladysmith News - Wisconsin
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Virginia A. Aylsworth, 85, of Troy, Ill., born Saturday, Dec. 30, 1939, in Ladysmith, and passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in St. Louis, Mo. Virginia attended St. Jerome Catholic Church and was a member of St. Ann Sodality. She was a member...
Statewide Democratic ticket makes landfall in Northern Virginia
InsideNoVa - Virginia
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On an overcast Friday afternoon, with rain clouds threatening overhead, a large, blue bus pulled into Falls Church’s Eden Center, a Vietnamese-American strip mall known for an abundance of diverse restaurants and small businesses. Exiting the bus...
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LiveScience
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June 30, 2025
A new organelle has been discovered in human cells — and scientists call it a "hemifusome." Like the full-size organs in our bodies, the organelles within cells are specialized structures that carry out specific functions. While observing...
To Your Good Health: Finding out fluoride concentration in local water sites
Marshall News Messenger - Texas
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DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you responded that fluoride is naturally occurring, and places that removed fluoride from drinking water had increased tooth decay. Is fluoride naturally found in well water? I've drunk well water my whole life,...
Virginia students required to turn cell phones off during school day
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks. FAIRFAX, Va. - A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1...
Multiple new laws to take effect in Virginia on July 1
WCYB - Virginia
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Multiple new laws will be taking effect in Virginia on July 1. Below is a list of some notable ones to be aware of. Expanded Seatbelt Law: Children under eight must be fastened in a car seat in the back seat. Adults in the backseat must now wear...
Virginia unemployment ticks up even as businesses add jobs
The Center Square
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June 30, 2025
(The Center Square) – Virginia's job market is sending mixed signals, with the state's unemployment rate rising in May even as employers added jobs. This is according to new data from Virginia Works and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The...
Virginia sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024
Old Dominion News - Virginia
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June 30, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
Vendor notebook: Streamlining how EHRs work and health systems operate
Healthcare IT News
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June 30, 2025
Altera launches new patient tools This week, Altera Digital Health launched a new patient engagement platform that fully integrates with the existing Sunrise EHR for mid-size hospitals and health systems. Called CarePath, the technology can help...
Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...
Sam Adetunji: The Visionary Behind Veri MedTech, the Healthcare Platform Serving Over One Million Patients Across the U.S.
Grit Daily News
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June 30, 2025
For millions of people across the U.S., accessing the right healthcare, especially for personal or sensitive concerns, can still feel distant and disconnected. The process is often slow, uncomfortable, and filled with barriers that discourage...
New laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia go into effect July 1
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
Minimum wage, cellphones on school grounds, seat belts for adult passengers, and protection of reproductive and sexual health data are the focus of some of the new laws going into effect around the D.C. area on Tuesday. Scroll for details: New...
As Trump Budget Looms, NJ Poised for Intensified Healthcare Crisis
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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June 30, 2025
President Donald Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill would cut health insurance coverage for nearly 12 million Americans and dramatically deepen a healthcare crisis in New Jersey, widening the gap between rich and poor. Specifically, the bill...
Investigation underway after man found dead near train tracks in Virginia
WSET - Virginia
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Police are conducting a "suspicious death" investigation after a man was found dead near train tracks Saturday. The Albemarle County Police Department responded to a report of a person believed to be dead near the...