Latest Report Shows Virginia Air Quality Continues To Decrease

The toll of wildfires, population increases, construction, etc are taking their toll.

VA, DC Listeria Recall Update: Sandwiches, Fruit Cups Sold On Amtrak

Amtrak riders on busy routes that pass through Virginia and DC purchased products recalled because of the risk of listeria contamination.

30 VA Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

These Virginia counties are among the healthiest communities in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Virginia's COVID-19 Case Average Rises After Hitting Pandemic Low

Virginia's seven-day average COVID-19 case count climbed to 182 Friday, up from 128 on June 20, the lowest count since the pandemic began.

Mobile Vaccine Clinic Sets Visits For Woodbridge, Manassas

The Prince William Health District's mobile vaccine will visit Woodbridge and Manassas as the Gander Mountain clinic enters its final days.

How Virginia Residents Can Reduce Their Lyme Disease Risk

In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on preventing tick bites and identifying signs of Lyme disease.

Vaccine Wastage Rare In VA, But Getting Harder To Avoid

For vaccinators, the tiny fraction of wastage — roughly 0.06 percent of all doses administered — is a testament to the careful logistics.

Nearly 10% Of Virginians Skipped 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Those who have not returned for their second shots are part of "a growing concern in Virginia and nationally," the report states.

Bat Disease Continues Deadly March, Killing 90% Of 3 Species: Study

So called because of the characteristic way it appears, white-nose syndrome first appeared in the U.S. near Albany in 2007.

VA Vaccine Availability Questions As Coronavirus Case Record Set

Virginia hit a one-day record of 6,757 new coronavirus cases Saturday just as reports surfaced that a federal stockpile of vaccines is gone.

5,000th VA Death, Record 5K Daily Coronavirus Cases To End 2020

Virginia set a record as coronavirus cases topped 5,000 cases in a day on Dec. 31, and the state has confirmed 5,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Hospitals Scramble To Prioritize Which Workers Are First For Coronavirus Shots

If there’s such a thing as a date with destiny, it’s marked on Dr. Taison Bell’s calendar.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Virginia Coronavirus Update: 1,115 New Cases, 3 New Deaths

Northern Virginia saw 259 new cases of the coronavirus, four more than the previous day.

Virginia Included In Onion Recall; Salmonella Sickens 8 Residents

A salmonella outbreak linked to onions and products containing onions recently expanded to states including Virginia.

Virginia Still Experiencing Upward Trend In New Coronavirus Cases

The number of positive coronavirus cases in the state has been on the rise this week, according to the Virginia Department of Health.​

VA Coronavirus Numbers On Decline, Nearly 100K Cases Avoided

The Virginia Department of Health said in its weekly report the transmission rate of the coronavirus has dropped dramatically to below 1.

State Of Virginia Expands Coronavirus Information Database

Long before anyone heard the word "coronavirus," the state of Virginia already had a database in place to track health trends.

Virginia Sees Biggest 1-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases In A Week

The state also recorded its second case in a child of a Kawasaki disease-like inflammatory syndrome related to the coronavirus.

SNAP Recipients To Get Food Delivered; Coronavirus Cases Drop

For the first time, more than 740,000 Virginians receiving federal food assistance won't have to venture out to grocery store for food.

VA Coronavirus Survey: Trump Condemned, Job Losses Pinch Families

A survey of Patch readers shows strong approval for Gov. Ralph Northam's handling of the pandemic, but not so President Trump.

VA Coronavirus: Take Our Survey

Patch's informal survey asks how well VA authorities are coping with the coronavirus pandemic and how it has affected your family.

VA Coronavirus: Fairfax County Has Most Deaths

Fairfax County is reported to have the most deaths in Virginia with a total of 90 deaths as of Saturday morning.

How Many People In Virginia Are Burdened With Medical Debt?

The U.S. spends more per capital on health care than any other country. As a result, many Americans are saddled with debt.

Virginia Coronavirus: 890 Cases, 22 Deaths Reported

The number of cases increased by 151 in Virginia from Saturday to Sunday, with an additional five deaths, state health officials report.

UVA Doctors Decry The Hospital's Aggressive Billing Practices

Doctors at UVA Health System are expressing public outrage at their employer’s practices to collect unpaid medical debt from patients.

287 Virginia Nursing Homes Make U.S. News ‘Best’ Ratings

There were 12 nursing homes in Virginia deemed below average by U.S. News & World Report, which also identified the 26 best nursing homes.

As UVA Scales Back Lawsuits, Pain For Past Patients Persists

Over six years, the state institution filed 36,000 lawsuits against patients seeking a total of more than $106 million in unpaid bills.

Taco Bell Beef Shipped To Virginia, DC May Contain Metal Shavings

Authorities say 2.3 million pound of beef sent to 21 states, including Virginia and Washington, DC, may be contaminated with metal shavings.

UVA To Cut Back On Lawsuits Against Patients

The University of Virginia Health System said Friday it would increase financial assistance and give bigger discounts to the uninsured.

Trader Joe's Recalls Some Veggies In Virginia For Listeria Risk

Vegetables sold at various retailers across the country, including in Virginia, have been recalled for potential listeria contamination.

VA Consumers Among 177 Sickened By E.Coli-Tainted Ground Beef

Two companies are recalling thousands of pounds of raw ground beef products after 177 people became infected with a strain of E. coli.

Ground Beef Possible Source Of Virginia E.Coli Outbreak: CDC

Ground beef likely caused an E. coli outbreak in five states, including Virginia, the CDC says. Here's how to safely handle ground beef.

All Tobacco Products Banned At Schools Under New VA Law

School boards must ban any tobacco or other forms of nicotine from all school property and school-sponsored events under a new VA law.

'Zombie Deer' Or Chronic Wasting Disease Reported In Virginia

Chronic wasting disease, sometimes called Zombie deer disease, has been found in Virginia and 23 other states. Should you eat venison?

New Year’s Resolutions In Virginia, DC: Why We Fail

A new analysis suggests the availability of certain services in D.C. and Virginia may determine the success of New Year’s resolutions.

Obesity In Virginia, DC: New Maps Show How Common It Is

Obesity prevalence in the U.S. “remains high,” according to new data released by the CDC. Here's how obese Virginians are.

Asian Ticks Spreading Rapidly In Virginia, Report Says

The first new tick species found in the U.S. in 50 years is moving into Virginia. It gorges on so much blood it kills itself.

5 Foods Linked To VA Salmonella Outbreak

There are a handful of foods you'll want to clear from your kitchen in Virginia.

Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak From Raw Turkey Hits Virginia

The strain of salmonella that sickened people in Virginia has been found in raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products and live turkeys.

Plant That Causes 3rd Degree Burns, Blindness Found In Virginia

An invasive plant has been found in Virginia that causes 3rd-degree burns when you touch it, and causes blindness if sap gets in your eyes.

Fruit Recall Linked To This One Virginia Grocery Store

Update on food recall: Some fruit has been recalled from one grocery store in Virginia over potential Salmonella contamination.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.