By Darryl Sellers (CMRIgnite) – Holding back tears, Morrell Staten shared his poignant story about…
Category: Health
Virginia health districts are ready to vaccinate children 5-11
By Maria Paula Since the introduction of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccination two weeks ago in…
World’s largest study of genetic risk factors for depression will enroll 20k
A team of researchers will lead the largest population study of its kind aimed at…
Drug Take Back Day planned in Virginia
By Maria- Paula Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching on Saturday,…
Pregnant individuals experiencing depression will have access to mindfulness activities through study
A new clinical trial at Virginia Commonwealth University aims to study the impact of mindfulness…
Newport News Launches “On the Safe Side” Sleep Campaign
Too often, the tranquil scene of a sleeping baby can turn tragic. According to the…
At her father’s side: Public health expert finds herself
facing real life crisis
Thometta Cozart, a professional advocate for health equity, got a strong dose of reality when…
Federal funding could provide immediate relief to Virginia’s state-run mental hospitals
Northam’s latest proposal a ‘down payment’ to address pressing challengesBY: KATE MASTERS With Virginia’s state-run…
Virginia will expand mental health coverage under Medicaid
BY: KATE MASTERS Eastern State Hospital in James City County (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health…
Do not wait until cancer strikes to change your lifestyle.
By MARIA-PAULADiana C. Awuor’s diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer in November 2020 shocked her…
