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Richmond Ambulance Authority: Overdose calls down nearly half since 2022
“Overdose-related calls to the Richmond Ambulance Authority have dropped by nearly half since 2022, according to data released Monday during an International Overdose Awareness Day event.
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Richmond Ambulance Authority: Overdose calls down nearly half since 2022
Virginia mom says Narcan saved her life: ‘It was a really close call’
“RICHMOND, Va. — Robyn Hantelman spent her Monday outside Daily Planet Health Services (DPHS) on W. Grace St. in Richmond asking people if they wanted to learn how to save life a life?
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Virginia mom says Narcan saved her life: ‘It was a really close call’
Richmond’s safety-net clinics squeezed by surge in uninsured patients
“Health centers serving Richmond’s poorest residents say they’re being squeezed from two directions at once. A growing share of their patients have no insurance.
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Richmond’s safety-net clinics squeezed by surge in uninsured patients
Warner says healthcare system could pay the price if ACA tax credits aren’t extended
“RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Senator Mark Warner (D) says if Congress fails to extend tax credits meant to make health insurance plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace more affordable, Virginia’s healthcare system could pay the price.
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Warner says healthcare system could pay the price if ACA tax credits aren’t extended
Richmond health group warns of ‘trickle down effect’ as ACA tax credits face expiration
“RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – As the government shutdown drags on, a battle over healthcare funding continues. Democrats are pushing for a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credit extensions, which lower or eliminate insurance premiums for millions of Americans.
For Kaine, a walk and a talk show challenges for downtown Richmond businesses
“A four-block walk in downtown Richmond took Sen. Tim Kaine past a man sleeping in a vacant store’s doorway and then to a woman who’s been living on the corner of 3rd and Broad streets.
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For Kaine, a walk and a talk show challenges for downtown Richmond businesses
A New Page
“For many nonprofit health care providers, simply keeping the doors open is a superhuman feat. But despite losing more than $2 million in federal funding this year, Daily Planet Health Services isn’t just surviving: This spring, the organization opened its newest community clinic at 24 E.
Daily Planet opens new health center in Richmond: ‘Expanding access to care’
“RICHMOND, Va. — Daily Planet Health Services’ portfolio continues to grow as it expects to serve clients at its new health center on Monday.
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Daily Planet opens new health center in Richmond: ‘Expanding access to care’
Both of Richmond’s inclement weather shelters are at capacity as bitter cold hits the area
“RICHMOND, Va. —The city of Richmond has issued a winter weather alert due to dangerously low temperatures. Officials are urging residents to take precautions when outdoors and are expanding services for those experiencing homelessness.
Richmond Inclement Weather Shelter to operate continuously this week
“RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond announced over the weekend that the Inclement Weather Shelter will stay open continuously throughout this week.
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Richmond Inclement Weather Shelter to operate continuously this week