Health & Wellness
10/16/2026 · Patrick County
Measles Immunity: What Adults Need to Know About Vaccination
Adults generally achieve measles immunity with one dose of the MMR vaccine. However, specific situations can necessitate an additional dose for full protection. Understanding these criteria helps individuals assess their immunization status.
CVS Agrees to Pay $315 Million to Settle Opioid Case
CVS Pharmacy has reached a $315 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department. The agreement resolves a 2024 lawsuit regarding the company's dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances.
10/16/2026 · Virginia
Proposed Health Survey Changes and Disability Identification
A shortened national health survey may change how it identifies individuals with disabilities. Some groups indicate the altered survey could classify fewer wheelchair users, and blind or deaf individuals as having a disability.
10/17/2026 · Virginia
Adopted Individuals Encounter Barriers to Family Medical History Access
Individuals adopted or in care settings frequently face difficulties obtaining their family's medical histories. This lack of information can impede their ability to make informed health decisions. Access to such records remains a significant hurdle for many.
10/12/2026 · Virginia
Adoptees Face Hurdles Accessing Family Medical History
Individuals who experienced adoption or foster care often struggle to access their family's medical history. This lack of information can hinder their ability to address potential health risks.
10/12/2026 · Virginia
Transgender Inmates Challenge Federal Prison Policy on Healthcare Access
Attorneys representing transgender inmates have urged the Supreme Court to maintain a lower court's order. This order currently blocks the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing a new policy restricting healthcare and social accommodations for transgender prisoners. The policy, implemented by the Trump administration, eliminates access to hormone therapy and items like makeup and wigs.
10/09/2026 · Virginia
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