Virginia News
Grant Expands Home Visiting Program to High-Risk Children and Families in Virginia
VDh receives $6.2 million to expand Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting project.
Childhood Injury Prevention Efforts Making a Positive Impact
Virginia’s death rates from unintentional injuries among children and adolescents from birth to age 19 has declined by 45 percent from 2000 to 2009, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Virginia’s rate surpasses the 30 percent decline seen nationally.
Health insurance rate hikes in nine states deemed excessive by HHS
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced in late March that health insurance premium increases in nine states, including Virginia, have been deemed “unreasonable” under the rate review authority granted by the Affordable Care Act.
Tuberculosis Rate Drops in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health announced that the tuberculosis rate in Virginia continues to decline. Between 2010 and 2011, the rate decreased 17.5 percent.
Is Your Area Medically Underserved?
Have you ever wondered whether the area you are located in is a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) or a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)?
ConnectVirginia.org Launches--Engaging Both Health Care Providers & Patients
ConnectVirginia, the Statewide Health Information Exchange for the Commonwealth of Virginia, announced in late February that its website is now available.
Virginia News Items
Below are a list of news items of interest from 2009
