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February is American Heart Month

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 HRMessenger Staff American Heart Month, Health, local news, Portsmouth va

As we settle into 2024, it’s a good time to consider new habits for a healthier year. February is American

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Warner Urges Google to Protect Patients and Ensure Ethical Deployment of Health Care AI

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 HRM Staff ethical deployment, Health, Health Care, health care community, Mark Warner, Mayo Clinic, medical professionals, Patient protection, reports, Research Experience, Resources, Technology, U.S. Senator Mark R.Warner, Washington D.C

By: The Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner Amid reports of inaccuracies in a new medical chatbot, Warner pushes for

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Warner & Kaine Announce $25 Million to Address Persistent Flooding in Virginia Beach

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 HRM Staff Financial, Government, government spending, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Disaster, Property Owners, State of Virginia, transportation funding, U.S. Senator Mark R.Warner, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, U.S. Senators, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Virginia, Virginia Coastal Resilience, Warner and Kaine, Washington D.C

By: The Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA)

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“Pool Safely” to Prevent Drownings This Summer

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 HRM Staff Health, national water safety month, pool, pool safety, Safety Tips, Sports

By: City of Portsmouth May is National Water Safety Month. PLEASE Pool Safely as you and your family head to the pool

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KAINE APPLAUDS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF BRANDON ACT TO HELP SERVICEMEMBERS ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 HRM Staff Advocate, America, Brandon Act, Brandon Caserta, defense department, Health, help, Implementation, leader, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health services, mental health support, National Defense Authorization Act, Naval Station Norfolk, Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate tim kaine, Senator Kaine, service members, Tim Kaine, Washington D.C

By: The Office of Senator Tim Kaine Following advocacy from Kaine, Pentagon signed a policy to implement the Brandon Act

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces State Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Shelton

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 HRM Staff America, american healthcare, Commonwealth of Virginia, COVID-19, doctors, Dr. Karen Shelton, early childhood, Governor Glenn Younkin, Health, health and human services, healthcare, medical, Primary care, Public Health, Richmond Virginia, Secretary of Health and Human Services, State Health Commissioner, The State of Virginia, United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (VBDPH), Virginia department of health

RICHMOND, VA –  Governor Glenn Youngkin today has announced his appointment of longtime healthcare leader Dr. Karen Shelton, MD FACOG as

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Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 734 – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 HRM Staff Administration, Administration Policy, American women and girls, Biden-Harris Administration, Government, Health, Healthcare System, life skills, President Joe biden, rules, Statement of Administration Policy, The White House, United States House of Representatives

The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 734. For students nationwide, participating in sports and being part of a

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Statement of Administration Policy on S.J. Res. 10

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 HRM Staff Administration, Beneficiary, Civilian Health and Medical Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, final, Health, healthcare providers, Helpful hints, Medical Program, news, Policy, program, statement, Statement of Administration Policy, The White House, Veteran Affairs, Veterans, Washington D.C

The Administration strongly opposes S.J. Res. 10, which would invalidate an interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans

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Featured Health 

Wellness Wednesdays Tips For Good Sleep

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 HRM Staff Good Sleep, Health, Wellness Wednesday

By: City of Portsmouth https://www.portsmouthva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13747/sleep-H-2

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Food Health Local 

SNAP Emergency Allotments Ended

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 HRM Staff Health, Newport News, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

By: City of Newport News The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 law recently passed by Congress ends Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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