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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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Administration Events Featured Local Local News Political 

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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Administration Health Local News Political 

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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Administration Global Political 

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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Administration Helpful Hints Political 

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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Events Health Helpful Hints Local Local News Sports 

Should You Walk or Run Into Your New Year’s Resolution?

February 5, 2023February 6, 2023 HRM Staff activities, Celebration, Discussion, exercise, Health, Local Businesses, local news, Marathon, Marathon Mondays, March, New Year, New Year Resolutions, Newport News, One City Celebration, Optima health, Optima Health Maritime 5k, Participating, Physical Activity, register, Tradition Brewing Company, Virginia, Walking Vs. Running: Finding Your Stride

Optima Health helps you decide this Marathon Monday Running and walking are two great forms of exercise. But is one

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Education Events Featured 

VLBC holds Environmental Justice press conference

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 HRM Staff Black Community, Black History Month, climate change, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, Health, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus

By: VIRGINIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT To kick off Black History Month, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus members held a press

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Statement of Administration Policy on Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 HRM Staff Administration, Health, Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian, Virginia Medicaid Card, White House

By: Office of Management and Budget Communications The Administration strongly urges swift passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617,

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