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‘It’s miserable’: Hand, foot and mouth disease spreading rapidly in this state, officials say
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease cases. Health officials say the viral infection seems to be spreading through schools and day care facilities, with...

‘In general, it’s miserable:’ Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease spreading rapidly across Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting a sharp increase in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases spreading through schools and daycares across Central Virginia. Health officials say the average number of...

EXCLUSIVE: Radar Reveals Most Gruesome Revelations From Virginia Giuffre's Memoir — From No-Condom Rapes to Mystery 'Miscarriage', Internal Bleeding and Lifelong Sex Nightmares
Prince Andrew's alleged sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre recounts in her forthcoming memoir the most disturbing details yet of her years as Jeffrey Epstein's teenage prey – from being subjected to unprotected rapes and undergoing a...

Database Architect’s blueprint expands healthcare access and saves states millions
Photo courtesy of Vishal Jaiswal. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In a server room in Ashburn, Virginia, thousands of database transactions execute every second, processing healthcare enrollment decisions that...

UVA Health first in Virginia to use new test targeting women’s heart health
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -UVA Health has become the first health system in Virginia to use a new diagnostic test aimed at improving the detection of heart disease in women. The procedure, known as coronary function testing, measures how well...
Competitive Bidding Impacts Home Enteral Nutrition Access
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) released a new white paper, “Trends in Home Enteral Nutrition—The Impacts of Competitive Bidding on Access and Quality,” which documents the declining payment structure for...

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin brings fentanyl awareness campaign to Liberty University
First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin led a panel discussion about the national drug crisis with President of Liberty University Dondi E. Costin and Associate Dean of the Helms School of Government Dr. Amanda Trent. (Photos by Matt Reynolds)...

Government gridlock threatens women's healthcare funding, advocates warn
RICHMOND, Va. — Women's reproductive health services face mounting risks as government gridlock threatens critical healthcare funding, according to advocates and Rep. Jennifer McClellan ahead of World Menopause Day Saturday. McClellan warned that...

Hospices Make Clinical, Business Development Leadership Changes
Some hospices have made recent changes to their business development and clinical leadership teams. Compassus’ New SVP of Business Development Tennessee-based Compassus has announced Drew Johnson has joined the home-based care company as its new...

K-9 apprehends man wanted for sex crimes in Washington County, Virginia, authorities say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A K-9 captured a man who was wanted for sex crimes on Thursday, according to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office. Authorities were attempting to serve outstanding warrants on Joseph D. Craddock, 40, of...

Roanoke mentors recognized during National Coaches Day Virginia
Fleming Cheerleading Coaches, from left to right, Lillie Moon (Junior Varsity), Khyree English (Middle School), Taren McCoy (Head Coach), Jaleesa Young (Junior Varsity), Tity Jalloh (Varsity) and Aleisha Lynch (Varsity) by Shawn Nowlin There is a...

Prince Andrew’s explanation over not being able to sweat due to ‘peculiar medical condition’
Prince Andrew once claimed that a “peculiar medical condition” prevented him from being able to sweat. The Duke of York has made headlines again this week as new allegations against him came to light. A memoir written by Virginia Giuffre, who...

Health care program’s top doc has no license
The chief medical officer of the state’s health care program for the needy is practicing without a license. Records from the Arizona Medical Board show that Theresa L. Costales, first licensed in 2018, last renewed her license in 2023. Those...

Stage Notes: Review of TCTP’s ‘Virginia Woolf;’ Meow Wolf reveals a new theater experience
Stage Notes is a weekly aggregate post about theater, classical music, dance, comedy and stage news, events, reviews and other pertinent information. Stage Notes Calendar Opening this week: Second Thought Theatre: Incarnate, Wednesday-Nov. 1. UTA...

What Pfizer And AstraZeneca’s Deals With The Trump Administration Mean For Pharma
WASHINGTON, DC: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in the Oval Office of the White House as he announces a deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Getty...

Stage Notes: Review of TCTP’s ‘Virginia Woolf;’ Meow Wolf reveals a new theater experience
Stage Notes is a weekly aggregate post about theater, classical music, dance, comedy and stage news, events, reviews and other pertinent information. Stage Notes Calendar Opening this week: Second Thought Theatre: Incarnate, Wednesday-Nov. 1. UTA...

Man arrested in connection to stabbing on Meredith Court in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach police arrested Joshua Rambo for stabbing an 11-year-old boy on Meredith Court. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police have arrested a man Friday in connection with a stabbing on Meredith Court earlier this month. Officers...

Garnet Health to Join Forces With Montefiore For Better Services
News was announced this week in a press release. A press release from Garnet Health this week announced the signing of a Letter of Intent for Garnet Health to pursue affiliation with Montefiore. MIDDLETOWN, NY (Oct. 15, 2025) - Garnet Health and...

In brief: Claims still on hold, Medline recognition, Soleo Health expansion
WASHINGTON – At press time, CMS has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to continue to temporarily hold claims with dates of service of Oct. 1, 2025, and later for services impacted by the expired Medicare legislative payment...

Virginia attorney general candidates debate leaked text messages, Trump ties, and the future of the Commonwealth
Jason Miyares and Jay Jones clashed at the University of Richmond, trading barbs over prosecutorial experience and ties to Trump. RICHMOND, Va. — Thursday night, the candidates for Virginia attorney general faced off on the debate stage at the...