AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: Virginia health officials closed two Northern Neck waterways to shellfish harvesting after multiple people became seriously ill from a dangerous bacteria. Rural Access: State leaders want federal approval to classify 13 more localities as rural, potentially opening access to more than $180 million for health care. Medicaid Funding: Tri-Area Community Health is asking a court to review Virginia’s rejection of a recommended $7.48 million reimbursement for care provided to Medicaid patients. Workforce: Nearly 350 nursing students and other eligible Virginians received about $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives as the state faces a projected nurse shortage. Community Health: A new study found 42% of Virginia households experienced food insecurity; the rate reached 55% in Southwest Virginia and 70% among households with children there. Medical Research: The FDA approved a Parkinson’s drug pioneered by UVA scientists. Prevention: Richmond-area health districts are urging residents to get seasonal respiratory virus vaccines.
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