Health
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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Spanberger speaks: How she’ll fight Medicaid cuts, create more affordable housing, and protect public schools
The Democrat running for governor of Virginia vows to lead Virginians through the crises of the Trump administration.
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Trump cuts threaten longer wait times for Virginia vets, advocates say
Advocates warned President Donald Trump’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs are affecting wait times at VA clinics across the Commonwealth and country.
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‘Everybody’s getting something, except us’: VA debate over AI heats up in the Commonwealth
Two GOP bills want to ‘modernize’ the VA with blockchain and AI. But doing so could turn veterans into Big Tech’s test subjects.
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When cancer meets camp: How one Virginia nonprofit creates joy in hard times
Camp Fantastic, which takes place every year in Front Royal for kids who have received cancer treatment, is aptly named.
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In her own words: Why this Texas physician now helps women in Virginia
I remember very clearly the moment I knew I was done. I could no longer practice as a women’s health care doctor in Texas. I had a patient, probably 18 or 19 years old. I was doing an ultrasound, and she told me she needed an abortion for her safety. She said, “I’m too young.…
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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Losing sleep? UVA’s SHUTi OASIS program shows proven insomnia results
What if a good night’s sleep was just a few clicks away? This new program might be the answer.
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Back to campus? Don’t miss these health & wellness tips for college students
Are you or someone you know heading back to the on-campus grind this month? The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts recently published a great list of student wellness tips you might like to share.
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Myths vs facts about West Nile virus in Virginia
Have you ever wondered how the West Nile virus might impact you?
